Michele O'Donnell
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You Heard it Right: There is a New California Leave Requirement
On January 1, 2011, The Michelle Maykin Memorial Donation Protection Act (Donation Protection Act) became effective. This leave is one of many that California employers must be familiar and comply with, but there is one big difference with this leave…..it is an employer paid leave of absence. You did read that correctly….this is an employer paid leave of absence. The... (posted by Michele 331 days 22 hours ago.)
On January 1, 2011, The Michelle Maykin Memorial Donation Protection Act (Donation Protection Act) became effective. This leave is one of many that California employers must be familiar and comply with, but there is one big difference with this leave…..it is an employer paid leave of absence. You did read that correctly….this is an employer paid leave of absence. The... (posted by Michele 331 days 22 hours ago.)
The Necessity of Background Checks
The overall success of any organization is dictated by its employees. Certainly superior products and/or services are a requisite ingredient, but an organization's human capital will make the ultimate determination of overall success. As such, particular emphasis should be placed on the skills, experience and background of all employees. The value of running thorough, comprehensive background checks greatly outweighs... (posted by Michele 1 year 99 days ago.)
The overall success of any organization is dictated by its employees. Certainly superior products and/or services are a requisite ingredient, but an organization's human capital will make the ultimate determination of overall success. As such, particular emphasis should be placed on the skills, experience and background of all employees. The value of running thorough, comprehensive background checks greatly outweighs... (posted by Michele 1 year 99 days ago.)
Rules for Hiring Unpaid Interns
As the summer season draws closer, so does the scramble for many college students to find summer internships. In recent decades, internships have largely been used as a vehicle by college students to learn valuable skills in the business world, gain experience to add to their resume, and help them get their foot in the door with a potential future employer. In today's economic climate, the... (posted by Michele 1 year 258 days ago.)
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As the summer season draws closer, so does the scramble for many college students to find summer internships. In recent decades, internships have largely been used as a vehicle by college students to learn valuable skills in the business world, gain experience to add to their resume, and help them get their foot in the door with a potential future employer. In today's economic climate, the... (posted by Michele 1 year 258 days ago.)
Employee Discrimination Claims Skyrocket
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) won $294 million on behalf of employees in 2009, and this number is expected to continue to rise in 2010. To illustrate this point, below are 10 headlines that were found with a quick Google search. Administaff to pay $115,000 for Religious Bias Suit K-Mart to pay $120,000 to settle Age Bias Suit (posted by Michele 1 year 289 days ago.)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) won $294 million on behalf of employees in 2009, and this number is expected to continue to rise in 2010. To illustrate this point, below are 10 headlines that were found with a quick Google search. Administaff to pay $115,000 for Religious Bias Suit K-Mart to pay $120,000 to settle Age Bias Suit (posted by Michele 1 year 289 days ago.)
Building Bridges Across Generation Gaps
It goes without saying that the general demographic of today's workforce is vastly different than it was 10 years ago. Countless employers have realized the bonuses and challenges when it comes to having workers of all ages present in the workplace. In this article we will focus on the "older" worker. In times past the older worker was seen as someone 60+ age range. Exactly who an older worker is, will depend on... (posted by Michele 1 year 360 days ago.)
It goes without saying that the general demographic of today's workforce is vastly different than it was 10 years ago. Countless employers have realized the bonuses and challenges when it comes to having workers of all ages present in the workplace. In this article we will focus on the "older" worker. In times past the older worker was seen as someone 60+ age range. Exactly who an older worker is, will depend on... (posted by Michele 1 year 360 days ago.)
4 Ways to Start Fresh for 2010
With the dawn of a new year approaching it is time to start planning the organizations Human Resources priorities for the new year. This can be a daunting task and quite a large undertaking for many employers. Many Human Resources initiatives involve long time lines and careful planning is always advised. If you have identified your organization's Human Resources needs or initiatives for 2010 make sure enough time is... (posted by Michele 2 years 57 days ago.)
With the dawn of a new year approaching it is time to start planning the organizations Human Resources priorities for the new year. This can be a daunting task and quite a large undertaking for many employers. Many Human Resources initiatives involve long time lines and careful planning is always advised. If you have identified your organization's Human Resources needs or initiatives for 2010 make sure enough time is... (posted by Michele 2 years 57 days ago.)
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