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Payback Time Thinking of striking back at an employee? Think twice. |
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Working Wounded: When Ex-Bosses Talk Trash Some on-line help and strategies for countering rotten reference checks. |
The Motley Fool December 2, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Get Paid to Get Smarter Employers reap tax benefits by paying for employees' education. It's a win-win situation for employer and employee alike. |
Job Journal February 27, 2005 James Challenger |
Career Pros: Worry is a Waste of Time How can you explain a ten-month gap on your resume? What can you do for a good reference? The first thing someone in this position must do is to stop worrying. |
Job Journal August 17, 2008 Lindsey Novak |
Career Pros: The Facts About Firings Employer rules and employee rights regarding terminations. |
Inc. May 2008 |
Doing Your Due Diligence Checking on potential hires is fraught with hazards, legal and otherwise. Get written consent, and make sure policies are consistently applied. A signed and dated application is a must; be clear that lying on the form is grounds for dismissal. |
Entrepreneur July 2005 Chris Penttila |
Smoke Alarm Controversy heats up over off-the-clock employee regulation. |
PC World June 2003 Andrew Brandt |
When You're Forced Onto the Web Workers sometimes face strong pressure from employers to publicize their personal data online. |
Entrepreneur January 2005 Joan Szabo |
Tax-Free Bill of Health Tax-advantaged health-care spending accounts are proliferating and that means more opportunities to save on taxes as well as more ways for businesses to help pay for health costs. Here's a look at how each one stacks up. |
Entrepreneur May 2006 Jane Easter Bahls |
Fire Power Does your employee handbook give you enough authority? |
Registered Rep. November 1, 2006 Jacob H. Zamansky |
Fighting the U5 The troubling reality is that the fate of the entire securities industry now resides squarely with the Court of Appeals. Fortunately the bench is full of very thoughtful and practical judges, who will hopefully see the wide-ranging impact this ruling will have. |
Inc. August 2008 |
Put Your Policies in Writing Five tips for putting your HR policies in writing. |
Job Journal May 3, 2009 Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Finessing Reference Checks How to look like a winner when employers check your references. |
Job Journal October 12, 2008 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Benefits a Big Deal at Small Firms When it comes to perks, smaller employers need to think big. |
Entrepreneur January 2006 Jane Easter Bahls |
Mail Call It might seem Big Brother-like for you to monitor employee e-mail, but there may be good reasons for doing so. However, the most obvious legal concern is making sure you're not setting yourself up for an invasion-of-privacy claim. |
Managed Care June 2007 |
Employers Gear up for More Employee Health Management Employers have a clear interest in expanding initiatives to help workers manage their personal health effectively, according to a survey. |
Job Journal March 10, 2013 Jessica Holbrook Hernandez |
Career Pros: Your Next Boss Needs to Hear This in the Job Interview Five points you should make in an interview that will improve your chances of getting a job offer. |
CIO June 1, 2002 Ken Segarnick |
Courts Say It's OK: Peep Away Readers' questions about the legal consequences of electronic monitoring: What rights, if any, does an employee have in protecting his privacy in the workplace?... Can the company access my personal AOL account?... etc. |
Job Journal February 8, 2009 Brian Tracy |
Qualities Most in Demand Every employer has a pretty good idea of what he or she wants more of and less of in employees. Here are the big five - traits employers want, and that you can cultivate yourself to land the role you want. |
Managed Care April 2001 |
Employees' tolerance of change underestimated? Health care prognosticators have lately been predicting the coming of a defined-contribution payment system in which an employer would give an employee a voucher (or other stipend) and tell him to go find and purchase his own health care benefits. But employers are unlikely to switch... |
AskMen.com Jasper Anson |
Illegal Interview Questions Job interviews are stressful enough, but illegal interview questions make things worse. What should you do if you are asked these questions that shouldn't be asked? |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2006 Elizabeth Feigin Befus |
New Sexual Harassment Prevention Measures Many real estate firms report that they are increasingly concerned about their liability in the area of employment discrimination, especially sexual harassment. |
Job Journal July 10, 2005 James E. Challenger |
The `Goal' Standard Have you wondered how to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? Here are some ways to package yourself as a goal-oriented employee, something employers find irresistible. |
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 Betsy Feigin Befus |
Is Your Company in Compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act? Employers would do well to review their compliance under the current rules, which are the frequent subject of employee-initiated complaints and costly litigation. |
Entrepreneur August 2004 Jane Easter Bahls |
Under Pressure If an employee feels forced to quit, it could be trouble. Here's how to avoid a "constructive discharge" lawsuit. |
Investment Advisor September 2010 Angela Herbers |
The Fast Track: The Six Most Common Problems with Employees Owner advisors, read this column, then give it to your employees. |
Information Today September 17, 2015 |
iCIMS Shares Findings From Employee Referral Program Study iCIMS released its study findings on the impact of employee referral programs on employee satisfaction. |
AskMen.com Sunder Ramachandran |
Providing References 101 Ultimately, a stock of good professional references can elevate a suitable candidate to a top choice. So here are some things you should know about dropping names on your resume. |
AskMen.com Ian Harrison |
The Importance Of Job References When you hit the job market, assume that each firm you interview with will verify your record. The final call to a reference could determine the outcome of your entire career. |
Job Journal September 11, 2005 James E. Challenger |
Know Thyself An honest self-appraisal is fundamental to finding a fulfilling career. |
Job Journal December 18, 2005 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Does Injury Negate Job Offer? Questions about the job-search process and just how much protection an individual has during that process. |
Job Journal April 2, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Personalize Your Interview Interview rules are made to be broken -- sometimes. |
Job Journal August 27, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples. |
Job Journal March 2, 2008 Darlene Zambruski |
Resume Remedies How to write a resume that papers over the fact you were fired. |
Entrepreneur January 2009 Employee X |
Why I Finally Quit Why did a bright, 28-year-old employee with a degree from a top university and a ton of high-level computer experience bail on the company he really believed in? One employee explains what drove him to resign. |
Entrepreneur April 2009 Chris Penttila |
Awkward! 10 potentially sticky work situations and how to manage them. |
Job Journal February 7, 2010 John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you. |
IndustryWeek December 1, 2006 Jonathan Katz |
Handling A Workers' Comp Claim Some basic tips for responding to a worker's compensation claim. |
Job Journal August 22, 2004 James Challenger |
Career Pros: The Confidence Game Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment history, for various reasons. But for a successful job interview, you must be positive and confident. |
AskMen.com March 8, 2001 Armando Gomez |
Being Overqualified: You're Too Good For The Job Being overqualified is the perfect example of a catch-22; you need qualifications to get a job, but having too many is a problem... |
Investment Advisor June 2007 David Juliano |
A Win-Win Retirement Plan Nonqualified benefit plans are great opportunities for executives who have maximized their qualified plan contributions. These benefit plans are also attractive recruiting and retention tools for employers. |
The Motley Fool September 14, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
The Definition of Independence For a small-business owner, hiring an employee is a big step. Ignoring the rules classifying employees can be a costly tax mistake for your business. |
Entrepreneur November 2005 Jennifer Pellet |
Power of Choice Can managed competition lower health-care costs? |
Entrepreneur February 2005 Jane Easter Bahls |
It's Settled A new law makes it easier to reach settlements in employment discrimination cases. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2007 Laura A. Candris |
Manager No-No's Disgruntled employees can sue employers at any time. Here are some common employee relations mistakes management should avoid. |
Job Journal January 24, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Experienced Jobseekers Often Lose Their Edge in Interviews Experienced jobseekers can't afford a cavalier approach to interviews. |
Managed Care February 2005 MargaretAnn Cross |
Big Companies Push For Better Online Tools Now that large companies are adding health information to their benefit portals on the Web, insurers will have to work more closely with them. |
IndustryWeek April 1, 2009 Jonathan Katz |
How to Play Fair Pay Clarification on what the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act means and how manufacturers can protect themselves from future claims. |
Job Journal October 30, 2005 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Countering a Checkered Past Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment records, but they should stop haunting themselves about any skeletons in their career closets. |
Job Journal November 21, 2004 James Challenger |
Are You Defeating Yourself? When looking for a job, you need to put your best foot forward and do all you can to make a good impression on a prospective employer. |