Every company loses top performers once in a while. Smart companies figure out how to bring them back. Dr. John Sullivan, writing on the recruiting website ERE.com, defines “boomerang rehires” as former star performers that return to their former employers after an absence of a few years. And, Sullivan says, they often turn out […]
Posted on May 31st, 2014 by admin
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Back problems are some of the most common physical ailments among employees — and among the most tricky to deal with under the ADA. Two companies recently learned that lesson the hard way. In the first case, Florida-based American Tool & Mold was ordered to pay $150,000 for violating federal disability discrimination law by withdrawing a […]
Posted on May 30th, 2014 by admin
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For the seventh straight year, the number of wage and hour lawsuits filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has increased — and there are a number of reasons employers should fear the news is only going to get worse. In the 12-month period preceding March 31, 2014, the number of FLSA lawsuits filed […]
Posted on May 29th, 2014 by admin
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The IBM Employee Experience Suite helps organizations leverage social software and real-time collaboration to deliver a personalized employee web experience across many channels. This white paper from IBM, showcases five organizations that are strategically integrating emerging social software and tools with their existing investments and seeing measurable results in return on investment. Click here to […]
Posted on May 28th, 2014 by admin
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Whether your company administers a defined-benefit (DB) or defined-contribution (DC) retirement plan, a recent court case offered an important lesson on why including a disclaimer in all of your benefits statements is a smart move. Spiewacki v. Ford Motor Co.-UAW Ret. Bd. of Admin. centered around a retiree who brought a lawsuit against his former employer for […]
Posted on May 27th, 2014 by admin
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Turns out the way to employees’ hearts really is through their stomachs. Bagels by the printer. Pizza in the breakroom. Restaurant gift cards for a job well done. Keeping employees fed does so much more than just put a temporary smile on their faces. It also makes them more loyal to your company and may even […]
Posted on May 26th, 2014 by admin
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We get that employers need to uphold their policies, but this employer seems to have taken things to the extreme. Hollywood Casino Columbus in Ohio had a very strict anti-theft policy. It read: 13. Theft (unauthorized removal) or misappropriation (unauthorized storage, transfer, or utilization) of the property of guests, Team Members or Hollywood Casino Columbus. […]
Posted on May 25th, 2014 by admin
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By now, you’re sadly familiar with the National Labor Relations Board’s efforts to poke their nose into employee handbooks — probing company policies on such things as social media use, email and even your at-will statements. But the NLRB recently greenlighted a Washington State company’s at-will provisions, providing other firms with an example to follow. […]
Posted on May 24th, 2014 by admin
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Need more convincing the DOL will be ramping up its FMLA enforcement by showing up on the doorstep of firms it thinks may have dubious administrative processes? Check out these real-life examples. As you know, the DOL recently announced it would be increasing its on-site visits regarding FMLA investigations, a tactic the agency had seldom employed in the past. […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2014 by admin
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It’s hard to improve the work environment when you don’t know what’s driving your employees nuts. Enter a new workforce survey that looks to set the record straight on why some employees hate their jobs and co-workers. The survey was conducted by animal welfare organization The Brooke in commemoration of World Donkey Week. In asking […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2014 by admin
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