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NLRB: Costco Social Media Policy Unlawful

Costco Wholesale’s policy on social media use by employees violates protected communications, according to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board. On September 7, the NLRB issued a Decision and Order invalidating Costco Wholesale Corporation’s electronic posting rule; they also found unlawful portions of the employee handbook, which prohibited employees from making statementsContinue reading “NLRB: Costco Social Media Policy Unlawful”

How Job Seekers Stand Out From the Pack

The market for job seekers is highly competitive; a quick look at the unemployment rate can confirm that. With fewer jobs available to more people, employers seem to have the upper hand. Faced with a tough job market, there are ways that you (and your excellent skillset) can get noticed by employers. It is necessaryContinue reading “How Job Seekers Stand Out From the Pack”

6 Steps to Getting More Stuff Done

Technology’s great, but it can distract us to the point where productivity suffers. Here’s how to minimize the disruptions. By Karl Stark and Bill Stewart for Inc.com. Let’s face it: Despite all of the positives associated with today’s rapidly changing business environment, technology can also cause distractions and put a strain on our productivity.

Keys to a Social Media Hiring Strategy

Human Resource professionals are rapidly embracing social media as a recruitment strategy; Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sit at the forefront. At the same time, hiring managers are easing back on traditional employment outlets like job boards. For those following trends in recruiting tools, this is encouraging. Forty-six percent of HR and recruitment professionals say theyContinue reading “Keys to a Social Media Hiring Strategy”

Effective Use of Social Media in Hiring

With the rise of social media, businesses have access to more information than ever. Online platforms offer so much potential for a company; including valuation of current clients and customers, reaching new and emerging markets. Employers are also using social media to investigate the profiles of job candidates, which opens a door to many humanContinue reading “Effective Use of Social Media in Hiring”