You want to hire the best, brightest talent available, which is why Ninja Gig has compiled some interesting statistics to help you find and recruit applicants for your organization. 79 percent of job seekers are using social media to conduct a job search. For Millennials, this number increases to 86 percent. Nearly 75 percent of […]
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Right now, our nation is being slammed by daily reports of companies and individuals that are receiving new sexual harassment claims. Thanks to Harvey Weinstein blowing the lid off the top of the entertainment industry’s harassment scandal, victims everywhere are making a stand, demanding to be heard, especially when it comes to sexual harassment at […]
Today’s companies face ever-evolving workforce threats – ranging from cyber breaches, workplace violence to mental health issues and employee well-being – today’s HR professionals must comply with a myriad of laws. Here are some of the top HR challenges that companies face in 2018. Top HR Challenges Harassment – Courtesy of Harvey Weinstein, harassment has plagued […]
As a Human Resources professional, it is essential that you stay up-to-date on the latest trends. Having a company that is competitive and treats employees well means that you’ll attract more qualified job candidates. In our last article, we highlighted the importance of offering continuous feedback, digital training, unique benefits and wellness programs. Now, we’ll […]
The new pay docking rules set out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are difficult to understand. FLSA does not generally permit deductions from exempt employees’ salaries. State regulations specify that the amount of salaried pay an employee earns cannot be dependent or a reflection of the number of hours or days he/she works. […]
Five days ago, a friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I am going to the park to play Pokemon if anyone wants to come with me.” This was from a 30-something year old! At the time, way back last week, Pokemon Go wasn’t in my vocabulary, but this new game has taken the world by storm – […]
I subscribe to many local new sources directly through my Facebook feed. You can imagine my shock and surprise when I sat down last night and read the blaring headline, “Police Chief Reprimanded.” There is no way to sugarcoat the rest of this story unless you start eating powdered donuts, while you wonder aloud about […]
I have a 52-pound poodle that requires a ton of exercise to keep her happy and from destroying my backyard. Walking is not enough for this eight-month-old puppy, so we have to run. But, I can’t run fast enough (or long enough) to give her the exercise she needs, so I ride my bike while she […]
Have you seen the new movie “Inside Out”? No matter your age, this is a great movie for all ages. I won’t ruin the movie for you or give away any spoilers, but there are many deep lessons in the movie that I walked away with that can help you be a better employer. However, one lesson […]
In many parts of the world, July is the hottest month of the year. While we can’t do much to control the weather outside, there are many things we can do to help control the environment in our own workspaces, and we’re not just talking about the temperature, but workplace stress. In any company, there […]