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Did the White House Just Make a Big HR Mistake?

Don’t make these three mistakes when terminating an employee.

The White House fired F.B.I. Director James Comey last week, and it was one of the worst HR mistakes we've ever seen. While I won't delve into any of the political aspects of his tenure,…

Bizzy Coy

Mobile-Friendly Job Description

Creating Mobile Friendly Job Listings

Your job listings must be optimized for the best possible mobile experience. Otherwise, you’re leaving lots of fantastic candidates on the table.

Bizzy Coy

As congress puts together a tax cut plan, 401(k) contributions could be on the chopping block. Here’s what you need to know.

Congress Weighs Massive Changes to 401(k) Contributions

The 401(k) is an employer’s best friend, isn’t it? This extremely popular workplace benefit allows employees to save up to $18,000 a year in a tax-deferred retirement plan. (Workers over 50 can save up to…

Mark Lerner

Elevator pitch for employers

Build your Elevator Pitch for Employers

An elevator pitch is an absolute must when you’re hiring. Every employer, hiring manager, recruiter or HR representative should have a pitch written, memorized and ready to go at a moment’s notice. You never know when you’ll need it.

Bizzy Coy

Tesla, Uber, and Apple Make HR Headlines

Editor's note: This is an older article that was recently updated. HR made headlines this past week as big-name tech companies announced major staffing changes. Here’s what you need to know: Tesla’s Dangerous Factory Leads…

Mark Lerner

Addiction in the Workplace: What Every Employer Should Know

The opioid epidemic and addiction in the workplace are serious issues for employers and HR managers. Of the 21 million Americans with a substance use disorder, nearly 2 million are addicted to opioids, and nearly…

Mark Lerner

employee managing interns

A Newbies Guide to Managing Interns

Before you had interns, you probably joked about needing one. It would be fantastic to have an eager college student take on the dullest parts of your job, fetch you coffee and deliver it with…

Hannah Orenstein

Job titles are important.

A Guide to Job Titles

Here are six things you can do today to put your job title to work for you.

Bizzy Coy

interview

9 Types of Candidates You’ll Interview and How to Handle Each

For years, experts have been arguing that job interviews are worthless. Many employers choose the wrong person simply because they favor a personable candidate over a qualified one. When faced with a less-than-perfect interviewee, you…

Mark Lerner