If you asked HR pros what employees would need to make to feel successful, most would probably answer $100,000 or more. But the good news for employers is: That number is actually much lower. The majority of Americans said they’d feel successful making less than $70,000, according to a new salary survey from CareerBuilder conducted by […]
Posted on July 31st, 2014 by admin
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CEB research shows that more than half of your employees are less focused on the right activities and do not feel aligned with corporate priorities. CEB’s ClearAdvantage framework for your employee engagement survey measures engagement, alignment, and agility – three competencies that every organization needs to succeed today – and also assesses the specific workforce […]
Posted on July 30th, 2014 by admin
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39% of U.S. employers report that they are having difficulty finding staff with the right skills for their organization. In construction, engineering, and supply the percentage is even higher. Companies have already begun to innovate and look for new ways to attract the right employees. What about your organization? Download this whitepaper to learn about […]
Posted on July 29th, 2014 by admin
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Where’s the likeliest place to find the kind of talent you need? Your direct competitors, of course. Guest post author Adam Robinson offers some tips on hiring these top performers efficiently and safely. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ While the job market is stronger than it has been in years, the search for qualified talent is growing more […]
Posted on July 28th, 2014 by admin
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OK, everyone knows the pace in the office tends to slow a bit during the dog days of summer. People take vacation and almost everyone seems a little more easygoing. But you probably don’t want people this easygoing. The folks at CareerBuilder.com (who else?) recently compiled a list of employee activities that aren’t exactly the types […]
Posted on July 27th, 2014 by admin
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We all want to hold onto our best, brightest employees. And sometimes, a key component of that retention effort is being able to recognize when they’re trying to locate greener pastures and finding ways to increase their loyalty. But what you need to know first are the red flags that indicate an employee is conducting […]
Posted on July 26th, 2014 by admin
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Don’t be ambiguous with poor and underperforming employees when it comes to their standing with your company. Uncertainty breeds even worse performance and behavior, according to two noted researchers Tinne Vander Elst, a postdoctoral researcher in organizational and personnel psychology at the University of Leuven in Belgium, and Tahira M. Probst, a professor of psychology at […]
Posted on July 25th, 2014 by admin
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As you’ve probably heard, two federal appeals courts issued contradictory rulings this week concerning the part of the Affordable Care Act that provides subsidies to individuals who can’t afford health insurance premiums. So what does this mean for the future of Obamacare? First, some background. Both cases center on a single phrase in the […]
Posted on July 24th, 2014 by admin
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With all the attention paid to complying with federal wage-and-hour laws, it’s easy for state pay laws to get overlooked. That becomes a major issue when those state laws are more stringent than the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That’s one of the major takeaways from a recent lawsuit involving electronics giant RadioShack Corp. (RSH). A […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2014 by admin
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Here’s a case that shows how potentially dangerous the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) agenda really is. Besides making it easier for unions to organize, it’s issuing rulings that contradict the guidance put forth by other federal agencies. The case in question involves Consolidated Telephone Co., the workforce for which is largely comprised of union employees. […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2014 by admin
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