by Magi Graziano, Conscious Hiring® and Development CEOs, business leaders and managers are acutely aware of the fiscal costs of a mis-hire, but there are some invisible – and potentially insidious – costs that can wreak havoc on an organization. Although it might not be top of mind, when a person is hired who does not fit with the organizational culture and/or operating … [Read more...] about Four Insidious Impacts of a Mis-Hire
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Benefits that Attract and Retain Employees
by Dan Regovich, AJ Augur Group LLC What attracts prospects to your company? Conversely, what drives employees away from your company? There are many reasons people change jobs. I don't know that I could pinpoint the one reason that is the most common, but it typically is due to some kind of pain being experienced in the work life which ultimately affects the personal life. … [Read more...] about Benefits that Attract and Retain Employees
Vaping in the Workplace
By Brittany Willes, Plastics Business In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes (also known as vaping) has become more popular among adult smokers in the United States. The World Health Organization deemed them safer than traditional cigarettes as most do not work by combusting tobacco. While some states have moved to include e-cigarettes in their indoor smoking regulations, … [Read more...] about Vaping in the Workplace
Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks
by Wayne "Skip" Adams III, Ice Miller, LLP Since the start of 2014, the number of lawsuits filed against employers and staffing firms alleging the use of unlawful background check practices has increased dramatically. Many of these cases were class action lawsuits with millions of dollars in potential liability. This sudden surge in litigation underscores the importance of … [Read more...] about Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks
Offering Employee Relocation Expenses
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business As the job market becomes ever more competitive, recruiting the most qualified employees is essential. However, those employees may not be local, and moving households is both time-consuming and expensive. According to a survey conducted by Atlas Van Lines, employee relocation has been on the rise since 2010. In 2014 alone, nearly half of … [Read more...] about Offering Employee Relocation Expenses