Yesterday, We Know Next, the muscle-bound social media arm of the Society for Human Resource Management, hosted a NextChat session on Twitter. Oh, you don’t know NextChat? NextChat is a one-hour session on Twitter, which runs every Wednesday from 3-4 PM EST on a topic du jour — that’s the…
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NLRB ok’s firing of two employees who trashed their company on Facebook
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed discipline for employee Facebook behavior. So, let’s go over some basics. Generally speaking: one employee, griping alone on Facebook about his employer, can be fired; but two employees, complaining together on Facebook about their employer, cannot be fired. The distinction is…
NJ votes to increase minimum wage to $8.25
On Election Day, NJ voters approved a constitutional amendment increasing the state’s minimum wage by $1, from $7.25 to $8.25. The new wage rate will take effect on January 1, and future increases will be tied to inflation. Governor Chris Christie, who was re-elected on Tuesday had opposed the increase,…
Nearly half of employers investigate job applicants online
This according to a CareerBuilder.com survey (here) released last week. Of the 2,775 hiring managers polled, almost half (48%) responded that employers will use Google or other search engines to research candidates. Nearly the same number (44%) will research the candidate on Facebook. Just over one quarter (27%) will…
That’s what they said: Social media and the workplace and the lawsuits
One social media-related post in October. One may be good enough for the Red Sox — eat it, Detroit — not here. So, with a little help from my friends, I’ve got three stories on the the impact that the technology in the workplace has on litigation proceedings. Over at…
Fan gets fired for playing hooky to maintain his Yankee Stadium attendance streak
You’re probably thinking to yourself, “What kind of person cares that much about going to a baseball game that he would risk losing his job over it?” The guy who hasn’t missed a Yankees home game for 38 years. According to this CBS2 New York Report, Joseph Neubauer, who hadn’t…
Woman’s Kanye-inspired “take this job and shove it” video goes viral. Would YOU hire her?
Here’s the video: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew_tdY0V4Zo Here’s the question: <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/7438559/”>Would you hire this employee?</a> Would you hire this woman? Tell me why or why not in the comments below. UPDATE: What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander. (h/t Mashable.com)
Your resume is in Klingon, plus 11 other ways not to impress the hiring manager
Last week, CareerBuilder.com released its survey and study of resume do’s and don’ts. The one I received on used toilet paper was both a do-do and a don’t. But, at least she used 12-point Times New Roman. Still, that didn’t make the list. Here’s what did… How long should…
GUEST POST: Three keys to maximizing your onboarding success
Today we have a guest blogger at The Employer Handbook. It’s Holly DePalma. Holly is Director, HR Services at MidAtlantic Employers’ Association, a single source for HR services, delivering responsive, practical solutions to its members. (Want to guest blog on an employment-law topic at The Employer Handbook? Email me). *…
Hiring managers share 10 awesome job pitches, and 10 epic fails!
There’s a fine line between genius and insanity. Voting for this blog for the ABA Journal Blawg100 (today is the last day to nominate blogs, so, please, please, please): genius; Boston Red Sox Chardonnay: nutbars. When applying for a new job, you need more than just a resume to stand out…