By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Friday, July 12th, 2013 in Job Search Advice. No Comments
By Leslie Walbridge In these economic times, unemployment has become a reality for many people who used to make up “middle class America.” Individuals face bankruptcy, eviction, even homelessness, and these circumstances inject the desperation factor into job hunting. However, as Jorgen Sundberg states in The Undercover Recruiter, “when someone sees the glint of desperation … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Thursday, July 11th, 2013 in Nonprofit HR News. No Comments
By Julie Gallion, Senior Human Resources Consultant, Nonprofit HR Last week, the federal government decided to delay the mandate that would require all large employers (with over 50 employees) to provide affordable health insurance to their employees. In general, this is a good thing for employers who do not currently offer coverage and for those … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 in Nonprofit HR News. No Comments
By Julie Gallion Last week’s determination that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional has implications on medical insurance plans and retirement plans offered by employers. Previously, all employees with domestic partner insurance coverage (domestic partners previously included same sex couples who were legally married per their state laws) were taxed on the value … Read more
By Atokatha Ashmond Brew
on Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 in Nonprofit HR News. No Comments
By Leslie Walbridge Sitting down to write your first resume can feel like a daunting task. There are all these seemingly-arbitrary rules about formatting, verb-tense, length, punctuation, and so on. Furthermore, in the event that you decide to search online for some advice, you will find a mind-numbing amount of information, much of which is … Read more