Diversity 

When Differences Matter: Employers’ Rights and Risks 
Organizations regularly discriminate when hiring--whether it's a university that chooses to hire a native English-speaking male professor instead of a Taiwanese female professor whose command of the English language is limited, or an upscale women’s-clothing retailer that makes hiring choices, in part, on how “good-looking” the applicants are. In some cases those choices are perfectly appropriate; in some cases, they are illegal.

Generational Differences: New Way to Discriminate?
There are now five generations in the workplace, and boy, don’t we know it. Seems like you can hardly pick up an HR- or business-related publication these days without some reference to one of these groups: the Traditionalists (1925-45), the Baby Boomers (1946-64), Gen X (1965-80), Gen Y or Millennials (1981-95), and Generation Zen (1996-present).

Immigration Bill Would Significantly Alter the Employment Landscape
After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of senators unveiled sweeping landmark legislation, proposing substantial changes to the country’s immigration laws.

Female HR Leaders Share Lessons They've Learned

Hard Hat Culture Lauded for Advancing Women

How Important Is 'Canadian Work Experience'?
Even though Canada prides itself on opening doors for immigrants, experts say those who obtain higher education and professional skills in their home country may face barriers seeking employment in the Great White North. Employers often tell skilled immigrants that their lack of “Canadian experience” is the reason they are not selected for a position.

Key Talent Considerations for Working in Iraq
Beyond the significant infrastructure and security challenges in Iraq, how can companies successfully engage with talent throughout the country to build their business there?

Managing Intra Asian Workforces

Yes, Women Make Better Leaders
In decades of analyzing exceptional leadership, John Zenger and Joseph Folkman have identified 16 traits required for success. These include integrity, initiative, self-development, problem solving and a drive for results. With regards to the differences in effectiveness between male and female leaders, their observations are striking: Women outscore men in leadership effectiveness.

What can we do to infuse some new enthusiasm into our diversity program?