Category Archives: Career Development

You’re Making Quality Hires… Find Out Who They Are

Tom GimbelJune 28, 2015 Tim Sackett, SPHR, recently wrote an interesting blog post about ‘highly selective’ employers. Many employers take pride in their rate of hiring compared to their volume of applications. Yet citing research from Time Magazine about selective universities, Sackett questioned whether quantity of applications was an accurate measure of selectivity or quality … Continue reading You’re Making Quality Hires… Find Out Who They Are

5 Reasons Not To Bully Millennials (And Why We Still Do)

Michelle BrammerJune 27, 2015 You know, we’ve become bullies (seriously, hear me out on this one). Bullies pick on other people or groups for a variety of reasons—sometimes in retaliation, sometimes ‘just because.’ Other times, bullies target others simply because they’re different. Let that sink in a bit. Millennials are taking over the workforce. By … Continue reading 5 Reasons Not To Bully Millennials (And Why We Still Do)

Grammar Hammer: How to Capitalize Formal and Job Titles in Your Writing

Catherine SpicerJune 24, 2015 In the war over proper grammar, one of the biggest minefields writers must navigate is when to capitalize a person’s title. For PR and marketing professionals, there’s no way to avoid title capitalization drama. Press releases, blog posts, media rooms and email pitches often include references to people at your organization. … Continue reading Grammar Hammer: How to Capitalize Formal and Job Titles in Your Writing

How To Attract Top Millennial Talent

Jeremy BoudinetJune 19, 2015 Five mantras for attracting and obtaining top Millennial talent in your industry. Much has been made about the challenges associated with Gen-Y employees. Whether the topic is Millennial management (they’re needy and crave feedback), loyalty (they’re mercenary and impatient about promotions, raises, and leadership opportunities), or focus/motivation (they’re distracted by social … Continue reading How To Attract Top Millennial Talent

FLSA Changes Are Coming! Are Your Job Descriptions Ready?

Ashley RobinsonJune 17, 2015 Following President Obama’s directive to “modernize and streamline” white collar overtime exemption regulations, the Department of Labor is poised to release changes to the FLSA any day now. Experts are urging HR professionals to prepare by scrutinizing the validity of their job descriptions. The administration has yet to release the details … Continue reading FLSA Changes Are Coming! Are Your Job Descriptions Ready?