For several days, the media has reported constantly on the situation of Steven Slater, the flight attendant that dramatically quit his job as a JetBlue flight attendant. The public eagerly devoured the reports, quickly dividing into two camps: one that applauded Slater’s actions, and ...
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Webinar: Workplace Violence in the 21st Century – 2:00 PM Eastern 11:00 Pacific
Tampa, Fl., August 11, 2010—In the wake of the beer distributorship shooting and tragic loss of life in Manchester, CT on August 3rd, many Human Resource professionals and business leaders are taking a fresh look at their policies and procedures that address workplace violence. A new webinar, “Workplace Violence in the 21st Century: Top 10 ...
Embellishing Your Work Experience is it That Risky?
As the economy slides closer to recession and the job market tightens, the inclination might be to inflate your credentials and your work experience in order to impress potential employers. If you're feeling the pressure to pump up your profile, you're not alone. Research shows when times get tough jobseekers are more inclined to exaggerate—or ...
Employment Screening
On March 18, 2010, President Obama signed the new Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE) into law. This federal legislation creates brand-new tax breaks for hiring and retaining unemployed workers, extends the enhanced business equipment deduction that was available last year, and reinforces the "Build America Bond" program. Here's a quick rundown on these three ...
