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Human Resources - 01.23.2012

Office space

Some companies move toward allowing employees to work from home, others fear accountability issues

If given the option of working from home — albeit with a 25% pay cut — would the average employee choose that option? Read more
 
Human Resources - 01.23.2012

Getting the job

What once worked for job seekers may no longer be effective in today’s world

Resolutions come and go, but for job seekers and those looking for a career change, the same tactics used in previous years may not work as well. Read more
 
Human Resources - 01.11.2012

Oklahoma Quality Foundation announces speaker Allyson Young

K&N Management's HR director will give her address “Building a Guest Delight Culture” in Oklahoma City on Jan. 18.

The Oklahoma Quality Foundation’s Sharing of Best Practices Series, which features CEOs and senior leaders from various companies who are recipients of the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, is pleased to announce Ms. Allyson Young as the keynote speaker on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Read more
 
Human Resources - 12.21.2011

Foreign ground

Many international students work full time just trying to find a job after graduation.

After graduating from U.S. universities, international students must find a job in their degree field, continue their education in a graduate or doctoral program, change to another visa status or return home. Read more
 
Human Resources - 11.22.2011

Getting even

Employers, human resource departments work to navigate a retaliation minefield

A potential pitfall. A trap. A lawsuit waiting to happen. Read more
 
Human Resources - 11.22.2011

State unemployment rate up again in October

For October 2011, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Oklahoma increased by 0.2
percentage points to 6.1 percent. Read more
 
Human Resources - 10.26.2011

Generation crunch

Employees from each generation have different values, requiring different managerial styles

For the first time in our nation’s history, four generations are working side-by-side. Read more
 
Human Resources - 09.28.2011

Veteran vocations

New programs are in place to assist veterans in the private sector

Two upcoming opportunities in Midwest City aim to help military veterans find a job, find a better job or start a business. Read more
 
Human Resources - 08.10.2011

Worker's Compensation Symposium set for Aug. 24

Learn the Latest in the Workers' Compensation System from all Facets of the Industry, August 23-24

The upcoming Workers’ Compensation Symposium will feature presentations from a “Who’s Who” of Oklahoma workers’ compensation specialists, along with national experts in the field. Read more
 
Human Resources - 08.01.2011

Compensation station

Symposium set to address numerous workers’ compensation issues

In 2010, employers were forced by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay a staggering $6.5 million in back wages to more than 5,000 employees, a wide jump from the $2.6 million paid to 2,190 employees just a year earlier. Class-action lawsuits against employers by independent contractors also increased in 2010 by 50%. Read more
 
Human Resources - 06.30.2011

Unemployment declines in May

State rate drops to 5.3 percent as national rate climbs

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate improved through May, dropping to 5.3 percent over the month.  Read more
 
Human Resources - 06.24.2011

OCU chooses five business leaders for Hall of Honor

Each will be honored at a luncheon in November

Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business has chosen five business leaders to induct to the Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor.
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Human Resources - 05.27.2011

Innovative Ideas Program receives 35 award applications

Economic Development Generating Excellence fund to give awards

The Innovative Ideas Program received 35 applications this year from Oklahoma researchers for the chance at $25,000. Read more
 
Human Resources - 05.03.2011

LGBT = A-OK

Study suggests Oklahoma needs to include gender identity and sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination laws

Although many companies in Oklahoma have policies in place to protect all employees from discrimination, a recent study shows it falls behind in protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender – or LGBT – employees in the workplace. Read more
 
Human Resources - 04.29.2011

State, central Oklahoma counties see drops in unemployment for March

Large drops of a percent or more registered in central Oklahoma counties

Oklahoma’s unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent over the month to 6.1 percent in March 2011. This rate is down from 7.3 percent over the year. The national unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent over the month. Read more
 
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