The six pillars within the Character Counts program have never been so important to employees and employers as today in these uncharted and choppy business waters.  A recent SHRM-sponsored study discovered the most egregious misconduct witnessed by HR professionals was abusive and intimidating behavior by other employees.  According to Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO) seven elements… Read More Character STILL Counts

Discrimination claims filed with the EEOC jumped 15 percent in 2008 to 95,402 — the highest level since the agency opened in 1965, said spokesman David Grinberg.  Age discrimination charges were up 29 percent.  Preliminary figures to be released by the EEOC this week show that claims of age discrimination saw the biggest jump last… Read More Discrimination Claims Expected to Rise in 2009