Business managers have occasionally suggested to human resources consultant Bob Floreak that they wished they could shed older employees and shift to a younger workforce. He responds with one basic question: Why? Read More: http://www.post-gazette.com/aging-edge/aging-edge-reports/2016/10/31/Workforce-keeps-aging-but-it-doesn-t-mean-age-discrimination-cases-disappear/stories/201610300009
David Smith hoped for a long career in the oil and gas industry, but when he got laid off last year, he searched for a different job that would be in high demand. The most promising opportunity he found was beneath the hood of a car. “There’s a vast new business going on in automotive,”… Continue…
With the Rio Olympics putting the very best of humanity on display for all of us, it’s easy to think that the athletes who go home with gold are somehow superhuman. But they aren’t. They put their pants — or speedos, or fencing gear — on one leg at a time like the rest of… Continue…
Recruiting has evolved more in the past 10 year, than in the past 40. To further validate LinkedIn’s role for the future, read Jeff Weiner’s message regarding Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-microsoft-changing-way-world-works-jeff-weiner
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development released today their analysis on the regional job market for the coming decade. Aligning HR /Talent Acquisition / Employee Retention with overall business strategy is becoming critical. http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2016/05/04/pittsburgh-may-have-80-000-worker-shortage-by.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2016-05-04&u=+y6XHBJc7XN79wiOagyH2g0473d6c0&t=1462392562&j=72927802
Overtime Rule Marches Closer to Enactment Business owners, managers, and HR professionals have been in a period of watchful waiting for final wording and dates for changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which determines who is eligible for overtime pay. The $50,440 threshold change is anticipated to affect millions of employees. The time to… Continue…
Look no further for one of the most entertaining and informational speakers in the Pittsburgh business community. Align your company vision and your business objectives with insightful wisdom from Bob Floreak. http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/promo/pi-speakerspace
The ACUITY HR Forecast for 2016 is Ready: Winds of change and uncertainty are swirling. Legal Updates, Workplace Challenges, Election Year Impact and More. Successfully navigating the Human Resources Challenges of 2016 is emerging as one of the top concerns of both HR professionals and business leaders.Consult with our professionals today to prepare for the… Continue…
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Acuity is excited to be attending the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition June 27 thru July 1. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Their mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the… Continue…