HR Headliner

It's time for our third annual installment of "just when you thought you'd heard it all" stories from the world of HR. We know you work hard every day to protect your business and advocate for your employees, and it's nice to know you're not alone in the craziness...

"A situation or relationship involving mutual or reciprocal action or obligation." ~ Oxford Dictionary Most California employers are well-versed in the requirement to engage in an interactive process and provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's disability....

These statements, and many others like them, were recently posted by job seekers on a public Indeed forum, and are enough to scare even the most seasoned hiring manager. It may be hard to believe that the professional-looking candidate sitting across from you is...

HR Headliner: May 2019 The Right Stuff Identifying and Closing the Skills Gap in your Workforce Hiring and retaining talented employees is becoming a significant challenge for today's HR professionals. A recent study published by the Society for Human Resources...

March 2019 The Growing Trend of Ghosting... and What You Can Do About It! Out of hundreds of resumes and applications, one stood out as your ideal candidate. The initial telephone interview was a delight, the in-person interview is scheduled, and you can practically...

2018 has been quite a year, hasn't it? No doubt, you've seen some awesome wins, some tough challenges, and plenty of situations that make you shake your head in disbelief! To remind you that you're not alone, and to give you a few laughs as we head into year-end, here...

October 2018 Improve Retention With Onboarding Feedback You've interviewed... you've contacted references... new hire paperwork is filled out and orientation checklists are checked. So why don't things seem quite right with your new employee? The fact is, many...

According to a recent survey by FlexJobs, 65% of employees believe they would be more productive working from home than in a traditional office environment, with most respondents citing fewer distractions and interruptions as the reason for better performance. The...

The summer has flown by, and many of your employees are sending their children back to school this month. Here is your “refresher course” in the leaves of absence provided by California law relating to school activities. Labor Code section 230.7, which applies to all...

July 2018 HR Headliner Consistency is Key: Build Trust and Minimize Risk Through Consistent Standards for Employee Conduct Most of the media coverage about Harvey Weinstein’s Hollywood exploits has faded, but the story still holds an important lesson for California...