Salary Structure

Salary History Bans Lead to Salary Structures to Reduce Gender Pay Gap Recently, policymakers in multiple states, including Illinois, have been pressing to ban employers from asking applicants to provide their salary history. This has been a question asked by many...

Employees Requesting More Feedback

Over the last two years HR professionals have been grappling with the idea of ditching annual performance reviews. Historically, both the employees and supervisors dread the annual review process, at the same time, many supervisors believe they have regular contact...

Engaging in the Recruiting Process to Create a Championship Team

As the college basketball season kicks into high gear I am struck by the similarities between the elements it takes to create a championship basketball team and the expectations of a recruiter working for any business.  Being an HR professional, I spend a great deal...

Have You Reviewed Your Anti-Harassment Policy?

After several months of news coverage and conversations regarding workplace harassment claims, I am struck by the emotion this topic evokes.  The most painful, of course, are from the victims; but also impactful are the reactions from many business leaders who...