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The Rush to Source Candidates from Internet and Social Networking Sites: Let's Slow Down and Think About This for a Minute
No discussion on recruiting these days is complete without an analysis of how the Internet is used for sourcing candidates. From social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook, to blogs, Twittering, online videos, and business connection sites such LinkedIn or Plaxo, recruiters have become focused with laser-like intensity on how to make use of these sites.
Discrimination and Your Customers - Choose Your Clients Wisely
You don't have to work for everyone... and you shouldn't want to, either. I decided to fire her as a client. I called her back and told we wouldn't be providing our service for her. She was incredulous. "You mean even though I agreed to pay your price, you still won't clean my carpet"? Yep, you got it.

The Importance of Exit Interviews
Exit interviews can be a valuable source of information beyond learning the reasons why employees are leaving your company. When exit interviews are done well, they can uncover issues that can be addressed before they turn into lawsuits - issues such as harassment, discrimination and workplace violence. They can also provide information on how to improve procedures and can identify the programs in the company that are highly valued. Exit interviews can provide you with honest, focused feedback that you can act upon in your own time frame.

Lesson #3: Everybody Deserves The Opportunity To Succeed
“I just wanted to make a million dollars,” says Gardner. “But I couldn't sing and I couldn't play ball, so I said to my mother, ‘How am I going to make a million dollars?’ And she said to me, ‘Son, if you believe you can do it, you will.’” He couldn’t sing, he couldn’t play ball; he was also homeless and he was black – Gardner definitely had the odds stacked against him. However, he took his mother’s lesson to heart and was determined to succeed regardless.

The Pursuit of Happiness: Gardner’s Climb to the Top
“One of the things young people always ask me about is what is the secret to success,” says Gardner. “The secret is there is no secret. It’s the basics. Blocking and tackling.” Gardner has gone from homeless to Hollywood, rising from the depths and despair of poverty to become not only a millionaire stockbroker and successful entrepreneur and author, but also the star of a major motion picture. How did he do it?
Lesson #5: Make Perseverance Your Motto
“There is no royal flower-strewn path to success,” said Walker. “And if there is, I have not found it for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.”

From Menial Worker to Millionaire: How Walker Achieved Success
In 1917, Walker commissioned a 34-room mansion to be built for her on the Hudson River. It was her dream house, something she had worked for years to be able to afford. But when area residents found out who their new neighbour was going to be, they were less than happy. “One of the race,” wrote one newspaper, “is invading the domains of New York’s aristocracy.” The New York Times even wrote, “No woman of her race could own such a place. Does she really intend to live there?”

County: Smokers Need Not Apply
If you smoke, don’t even think about applying for a government job in Sarasota County.
Ageism Rageism!
As an entrepreneuer, and an established Senior Managment and Technology Consultant, and agaist my own advice, I tried to test the waters once more and find a job. I was quickly and bitterly reminded of the dire consequences of working for others!
Genetic Tests and Group Health Plans
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) amends ERISA to restrict the collection and use of genetic information in connection with group health benefits.

The Importance of Job Descriptions
The EEOC recently published its Best Practices to assist employers in avoiding violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to employees with caregiving responsibilities (read more about avoiding caregiver discrimination claims at instanthrsolutions.com). One of the recommendations is that employers develop "specific, job-related qualification standards" to ensure that hiring decisions are based on an applicant's qualifications, rather than on his or her personal caregiving responsibilities. The same holds true for any other protected category under federal equal employment opportunity laws, including race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or age.

How to Handle Discrimination Claims
The key to handling discrimination claims is knowing what to do BEFORE it goes to court.
What Makes An Employer of Choice?
Far from business determining the future of the workforce, the workforce now determines the future of business. The dollars that come from work continue to be of major importance but not so the commitment to any one employer. The workers want more than money - they want employment that enables them to achieve their personal dreams and goals. Employers of Choice understand that every employee, or potential employee : – is on their own personal journey through life, only some of which is spent in the workplace – has a unique set of life aims and objectives – chooses workplace cultures that best help them achieve those goals, and – sees work not as an end in itself but as a means to other ends.

Checking and Giving References – Both Sides of the Coin
To Check or Not to Check - that is the question many employers ponder. The answer, you should always check and do your due diligence, but do it correctly.
Why do I need an employee manual?
When businesses hire their first employees, they often start without having thought through fully all of the implications of what they are doing and don't have an employee manual in place. This new person is going to be representing you and your company to your customers and clients, will be in your premises and will gain access to all of your knowledge and resources. Many people find that what starts out with great promise ends up in disaster when they haven't considered all of the implications.
Are You Listening?
The act of listening is probably the most powerful tool you have as a leader. The act of listening is carefully paying attention to sounds, not just to words. It doesn’t take much to practice this. If you start now, in a few weeks you will be a more skilled listener than the majority of people on the planet. Keep practicing and people will notice. Soon you will be a more effective leader. Are you listening?
5.11 Rights and labour law reform: Working Out of Poverty
Development of a programme to eradicate child labour and the linkages to improved access to schools. Data on child labour require a special approach, given that it is often hidden.
How to Prevent Discrimination in the Workplace
Some important tips for entrepreneurs to know how to follow the law when it comes to discrimination in the workplace.

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Age Discrimination Review
A generalised review of the new Age Discrimination Regulations and what they mean for employers.
Web Site Accessibility and Compliance with the WC3 Standards and ADA regulations
Thomas Ingham, Chief Technologist/Co-founder of Coalmarch Productions discusses Web site compliance as it relates to the discrimination allegations against Target.com and its possible effects on e-tailers.
1.10 Overcoming discrimination: Working Out of Poverty
Discrimination is a basis for social exclusion and poverty.
Other Discriminatory Practices Covered Under EEO Laws
Title 7 also prohibits not only intentional discrimination, but also practices that have the effect of discriminating against individuals because of their race, color, national origin, religion, or sex.
How to Handle Discrimination Claims
The key to handling discrimination claims is knowing what to do BEFORE it goes to court.
What the Fair Pay Act Means For Your Business
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law this year and may mean an increase in pay discrimination claims. Read this summary of actions you can take to protect your business.
Ageism or Age Discrimination-Not In Your Best Interest
In management you are called upon to recruit new staff and without consciously realizing it you are guilty of ageism or age discrimination. How does that work?
More Discrimination Lawsuits Expected in 2010
More discrimination suits can be expected in the future and employers need to make sure they have proper procedures and policies in place so as to mitigate the risk of such claims.
GINA COMES TO LIFE AS FIRST CASE IS FILED UNDER THIS NEW FEDERAL LAW
What is GINA? Gina is a law passed to eliminate genetic discrimination in the workplace. Read this article and understand where it came from and who it can help.
Coping with Biases
After over 25 years in the field of Equal Employment Oportunity I can truthfully say discrimination is alive and well. It may be subtle but it still exists. Below is some advice to those may be victimized during the course of their career.
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