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‘Let me get this straight, my good looks cost me the job?’


August 17, 2010 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Contrary to popular belief, good looks will actually hurt your chances of landing that job — if you’re a woman trying to work in these fields.

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Surprising legal snares of sending ‘friend’ requests


November 12, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benchmarking, Communication tips, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues, Technology

A common scenario: While browsing around on Facebook, a manager comes across the profile of one of his or her employees and sends a friend request. Here’s why it shouldn’t be done.

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‘What’s your sign? You’re hired!’


May 27, 2009 by Shane Borer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Job postings, Latest news & views, Lighter-side

An insurance company’s catching flack for judging job candidates not by their experience or education, but by their zodiac sign.

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Claiming bias just got easier: 4 must-check areas for new Fair Pay Act


February 4, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Benefits, Communication tips, Government, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

Better huddle together with HR to make sure you’ve got all bases covered when it comes to the recently passed Ledbetter Act.

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13 new reasons to worry about the office bully


November 17, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Posted in: Communication tips, Healthcare, Latest news & views, Management issues

Tough economic times bring out the worst in certain office personalities, awakening latent bullies or making active ones more belligerent. Here’s why you should care.

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4 gotchas hidden in wellness programs


October 3, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, IRS, Management issues, Special Report

Wellness

Wellness programs have helped many companies save money — and cost some a small fortune.

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5 illegal screening questions everybody asks


July 14, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, In this week's e-newsletter, Internal controls, Latest news & views, Management issues

How many of these have you asked when searching for just the right staff for Finance?

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ID’ing the office bully


May 19, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Posted in: Communication tips, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Management issues

They’re probably not shaking anyone down for milk money, but office bullies are just as damaging as the ones on the playground. And they’re costing companies … a lot.

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