by Dennis Beaver | employment, leadership, workplace
March 15, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “One of the things that can lead to an employment lawsuit,” observes Southern California-based labor law attorney Jay Rosenlieb, “is a failed interview that resulted in a job offer. “Often the ‘hiring manager’ is a long-term employee... by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, human resources, leadership
March 1, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver Have you or someone you know ever been let go from a job, not because of something that you or they did, but just because the boss could? In all states but one, most employees are “at will,” meaning, in general, that they... by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, workplace
December 29, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Have you ever thought that it would be nice to know what other employees who have the same job duties as yours are paid? Or, what a company pays its other employees, before you accept a position there? That’s what recently minted... by Dennis Beaver | business, employment
December 6, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver One theme in science-fiction is the ability to either “read” others’ thoughts or implant memories or even knowledge. The 1990 film Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the 2012 remake, with Colin Farrell in the lead... by Dennis Beaver | communication, employment, tattoos, workplace
November 28, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I do the hiring for a paint and coatings company based in the South and frankly wonder if I am going insane, or if today’s job applicants think that a job interview is the same thing as Saturday night with the gang —... by Dennis Beaver | business, employment, government
November 22, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver Even low-skilled workers are subjected to non-compete clauses, but that could change as lawmakers take them on for restricting mobility and keeping wages low. “My family operates an upscale Italian restaurant, and our employees are...