A recent case proves the unfortunate fact that employees will try to drag their employers through the legal system no matter how ridiculous their claims are. Case in point: Jonathan Blazek was an employee for the City of Lakewood, OH. He worked SCMR — streets, construction, maintenance, and repair. He did a lot of leave pick-up, snow removal, […]
Posted on August 31st, 2014 by admin
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No matter how meticulous and experienced you are, handling payroll can be a headache. Add in the stress of potentially stiff penalties for tax filing omissions, and you’re left with a financially-induced migraine. In fact, every year approximately 40% of all small businesses pay an average fine of $845 (including penalties and interest) to the […]
Posted on August 30th, 2014 by admin
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If employees badmouth your company — even in a way that hurts business — you’ve got to grin and bear it if the criticisms are made under the guise of attempting to improve work conditions. That was the takeaway from a recent ruling by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge against a Jimmy John’s sandwich shop franchisee. […]
Posted on August 29th, 2014 by admin
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More than three in four employers say they’re struggling to find qualified people to fill their open positions. Outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas recently conducted a survey of 100 human resources executives in a variety of industries nationwide. The bottom line: 77% of respondents said they were having trouble filling open slots because the […]
Posted on August 28th, 2014 by admin
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Finding the right software for your organization is essential to implementing and executing a transition from the old to the new, but your time is valuable and there are so many human resources (HR) software systems available today. How do you find the one that’s right for your organization? Let the experts at Software Advice […]
Posted on August 20th, 2014 by admin
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A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit highlights the dangers of fixed leave policies. Princeton HealthCare System, which operates several medical facilities, will pay $1.35M to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit stemming from a fixed leave policy and leave tracking system it had in place. According to the EEOC, Princeton’s leave tracking system only took […]
Posted on August 19th, 2014 by admin
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Think about this: The owner of a restaurant that encourages people to grossly overeat says he’s actually fighting against America’s obesity epidemic. That’s right. Employers and healthcare professionals may rely on incentive-driven wellness programs to make people healthier, but Jon Basso insists it’s much more effective to weigh people using cattle scales and serve food that […]
Posted on August 18th, 2014 by admin
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It’s oddly comforting to learn that American managers aren’t the only ones that can act like jerks sometimes. The website of the Guardian newspaper in Britain recently opened an online discussion on the question, “What’s the strangest thing your boss has asked you to do?” Here’s a sampling of the responses (prepare to be […]
Posted on August 17th, 2014 by admin
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There are 17 terms that HR pros and hiring managers have identified as major turn-offs on resumes. These terms were identified in a CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Poll and included responses from 2,201 hiring managers and HR representatives. The main problem with the terms outlined below: They help candidates talk a big game but usually […]
Posted on August 16th, 2014 by admin
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Here’s a benchmark for you: According to recent research, the average raise in 2015 will be 3%. Are you in that ballpark? Along with the strengthening economy and growing job market, pay raises for US employees are improving, according to Mercer’s 2014/2015 US Compensation Planning Survey. That 3% figure is up slightly from 2.9% in […]
Posted on August 15th, 2014 by admin
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