In more ways than ever before, employees now have the upper hand over their employers. As many industries continue to suffer from labor and talent shortages, employers may find themselves asking – what can I do to retain and attract employees? And...
In more ways than ever before, employees now have the upper hand over their employers. As many industries continue to suffer from labor and talent shortages, employers may find themselves asking – what can I do to retain and attract employees? And...
The Fall is the time when managers and business owners transition from the slower summer to the busy winter season. Many employers have completed...
Hiring the best possible candidate for the job is typically every employer’s objective. Then why do many employers fail to check job references...
The 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is a major hit but also a cause of controversy. The series is based on Jay Asher’s fiction novel 13 Reasons...
Lawyers are often criticized for not returning calls or acknowledging messages from both clients and colleagues. Given the many electronic means...
As Jules Halpern Associates LLC embarks on its 13th year, it is a perfect time to take stock of our original mission and review our history. When I...
Bullying in schools continues to be a significant topic of debate for students, parents, educators, and legislators. Although there currently is no...
America has long held the title for having one of the most hardworking workforces in the world. Compared with other countries, the amount of...
It appears that employers may introduce evidence of an employee’s disrespectful behavior to defeat a claim of discrimination. A circuit court...
The best way to protect confidential information in the workplace is to provide employees with a framework of procedures and policies. Confidential...
As the struggling economy pushes this issue to the forefront, employers should consider the following "best practices" when hiring from a job pool...
On February 16, 2011, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a public hearing to examine what many consider to be a growing trend of...
In today's increasingly litigious and highly competitive workplace, confidentiality is important for a host of reasons: Failure to properly secure...
SEPTEMBER 2009 Is criminal history a “protected class” like race or national origin? Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,...