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Las Vegas Luxury Hotel Worker Allegedly Fired For Saying 'Bye-Bye,' Sues For Pregnancy Discrimination

Melodee Megia was fired from her job at a luxury Las Vegas resort casino in September 2011, allegedly for saying "bye-bye" on the phone instead of "goodbye." But after enduring...


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The Death of Facebook?

Here’s What Could Kill Facebook and the Biggest threat they're facing right now Facebook is nearing a billion users, but what could topple the big blue giant? Government intervention, the shift...


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Walmart Pays Big in cheating Employees from Overtime Pay

US Department of Labor recovers $4.83 million in back wages, damages for more than 4,500 Wal-Mart workers Misapplied exemption resulted in pay violations; nearly $464,000 assessed in penalties WASHINGTON — Wal-Mart Stores...


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Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Narrows Scope of Federal Laws Protecting Trade Secrets

On April 11, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a much anticipated opinion explaining the reasons that it vacated the conviction of former Goldman...


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Worker’s Heart Condition Poses Direct Threat to Safety under ADA, Federal Appeals Court Rules

An employee with a heart condition who poses a direct threat to workplace safety does not have a viable claim of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S....


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Alcoholic accuses Boss of Disability Discrimination

Jennifer Zeigler had been working as a Georgia middle school teacher for 25 years when she lost her job after driving drunk to school one day. Now Zeigler has filed...


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You've been served : OFCCP Sends Out Large Round of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters With a New Twist

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has sent out a new round of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (“CSALs”) to 2,000 employers identifying establishments slated for compliance review during OFCCP’s...


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But You’re Just Not Doing it Right

But You’re Just Not Doing it Right

That’s the response I get from the people who are very passionate about strategic planning. In case you don’t know me, I think strategic planning is horrible. In Humanize, we devote nearly 8 full pages to why strategic planning doesn’t work. And it’s not just us pontificating. We cite respected business school professors, people published in Harvard Business Review, peer-reviewed research studies.

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HR, Recruiting & Employment Industry Knowledge Base

Don’t Make HR Mom Go All Helicopter

kristaThe other day, I had an exchange with a Facebook friend concerning an article about helicopter parents at work. She said, “Krista, do you see any helicopter parent involvement in the applications you receive? Any parents show up for the interview? This seems SO CRAZY.” I told her that I have HR colleagues who’ve had employees’ parents call to argue performance review ratings. And while I haven’t encountered that myself, sometimes young folks respond to job offers with,”I have to ask my mom.”

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Why you might have the wrong manager on the payroll

kenkellerThe company was growing rapidly, and the owner decided that a new sales manager was needed to take advantage of all of the opportunities that were surfacing.

The owner had an aversion to paying headhunters and employment agencies, and quickly reached the conclusion that the best choice was right in front of him. He decided to promote the most successful salesperson on his staff.

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How to get a job in a stressed economy

findajob copyAs a recruiter what I have often seen as the biggest mistake that candidates make in looking and getting a job - they apply to jobs of which they are not qualified. They look for jobs that they think they would be great at, but not what they Have Actually Done, nor do they any practical experience.

 And especially today, with so many unemployed, candidates don't recognize that if they Send out too many resumes to the same company; especially resumes that do not demonstrate qualifications to the positions which they are applying - the companies will ultimately blacklist these individuals.  

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Why Good Communication is Like a Nap

kimberlyrodenBoth are underrated, refreshing and should be enjoyed more frequently!

It seems that all I can think and write about is forms of communication — whether it’s feedback, sensitive discussions, listening, body language or the how’s and the why’s of communicating.

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Emerging Trends YOU Need to Know NOW in the Recruiting Industry-- Trends with Clients

michaelgiontaIgnore them at Your OWN RISK!!! Part 2 Of  3 *

Last week I wrote about how the recruiting industry is growing and evolving, yet I see many recruiters with their head buried in the sand!  

 

So where is the recruiting industry going?  What are the trends that are showing that they will alter the way we do business?  These are the questions I recently asked at my closed door retreat and mastermind meeting with 16 of my Platinum Coaching Members at our retreat in Florida.

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