The EEOC has proposed new regulations to enforce the expanded version of the Americans with Disabilities Act passed last year. They’re going to have a big impact on many HR functions, including hiring.
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Tags: ADA, ADA Amendments Act, EEOC
Interview etiquette is a two-way street — candidates and interviewers both have to make a good impression.
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Tags: behavior, Development Dimensions International, interviews
Some managers think their best employees will stick with the company just because they have nowhere else to go — but that type of attitude could leave many employers with a huge turnover problem in the near future.
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Tags: Adecco, managers, rebound, retention problems
When the economy begins picking up, companies will need to consider whether they want to rehire employees who’ve been let go. Not handling that question properly got this company tangled up in a big court battle.
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Sometimes even managers’ best intentions can lead to big court battles. Example: when employers unwittingly discriminate in an effort to hire a diverse workforce.
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Tags: affirmative action, Humphries v. Pulaski County Special School District
Competition for jobs is high, and many candidates will go to great lengths to stand out — including lie to you.
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Tags: dishonesty, employment gaps, FakeResume, lies, reference checks
When hiring for some jobs, managers need to take into account how the candidates will interact with customers. But managers can’t let customer preferences sway them into making biased decisions.
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Tags: "men's jobs", "women's jobs", bias, customer preference
Companies face a lot of staffing decisions in a rough economy — which are often complicated by tough legal questions. For clarification, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a fact sheet on legally trimming exempt employees’ salaries and schedules.
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If the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) passes, hiring managers will need training on how to avoid new types of discrimination.
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When it comes to recruiting and retaining employees, bad bosses are many companies’ biggest obstacle. Another problem: Bad bosses often don’t realize what they’re doing.
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