If your company was one of the many to put bonuses on the chopping block during the recession, it may be time to bring them back (if you haven’t already) or risk losing the talent acquisition/retention war. The reason: Adoption of four main types of employee bonuses — referral, spot, signing and retention — are on […]
Posted on June 30th, 2014 by admin
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One slip up involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can lead to an investigation of all your company’s administrative practices — and can result in huge fines or lawsuits. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) isn’t exactly known as a forgiving agency. All it needs is a small crack in your administrative foundation in which to […]
Posted on June 29th, 2014 by admin
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When you have limited HR resources it probably seems easier to print off forms than sign up for software, but that pile of paper will cost you more in the long run. Get smart with your performance management, embrace technology you’ll be able to: Easily track progress and make sure everyone completes their reviews Collect […]
Posted on June 28th, 2014 by admin
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The Supreme Court has ruled that President Obama’s 2012 recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board were illegal. The decision was unanimous, although there was a split between the liberal and conservative factions of the court concerning the legal timing of a president’s ability to make such appointments. The ruling came out of a […]
Posted on June 27th, 2014 by admin
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Congratulations, HR pros. More and more employers are putting their money where their employees’ best interest lies — in stronger health and wellness benefits. Despite rising costs, employers are redirecting more resources toward health and wellness benefits, according to the 2014 SHRM Employee Benefits report from the Society for Human Resource Management. There are tradeoffs, of course — the SHRM […]
Posted on June 26th, 2014 by admin
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The dreaded annual performance review: whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, it can be an uncomfortable experience for both managers and employees. But it doesn’t have to be. See how great organizations use reviews to: • Motivate employeesIncrease employee productivity • Create an on-going dialog between employees and managers • Support overall organizational […]
Posted on June 25th, 2014 by admin
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When the Department of Labor (DOL) provided firms with new model COBRA notices, it also tucked away other key health reform info in that document — info that you might have overlooked. In addition to the COBRA notices, the DOL’s latest FAQ — FAQ XIX — delved into some of the finer points regarding the new Affordable Care […]
Posted on June 24th, 2014 by admin
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Few things do a better job paving the way for an employee lawsuit than an acrimonious termination. Whether there’s a case to be made against an organization or not, too many employees simply try to seek revenge on their former employers by dragging them into court — claiming they were fired for this, that or some […]
Posted on June 23rd, 2014 by admin
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Same-sex married couples in all 50 states will be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act under a new rule change proposed by the Department of Labor. The proposal comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor. In that 2013 ruling, the court struck down the Defense of Marriage […]
Posted on June 22nd, 2014 by admin
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Everyone has those moments when you suspect what a job candidate’s telling you in an interview is a bold-faced lie. But without more evidence, it’s hard to decide if it’s a deal-breaker. Enter Dr. Lillian Glass, a behavioral analyst, who’s worked with the FBI to unmask body language signals of deception. She recently authored the book The Body Language […]
Posted on June 21st, 2014 by admin
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