Given the ever-increasing costs of employee benefits programs — and the need to maintain them in order to attract the best talent — it only makes sense to know exactly what you’re getting for your benefits buck. Guest poster Brenden Mielke explains how analytics can help. _______________________________________________________ As big data continues to drive business decisions, […]
Posted on February 9th, 2016 by admin
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When it comes time to hire or promote someone into management, Facebook has come up with a checklist of what you should be looking for in a leader. The social media giant was on a quest recently to determine what makes a manager successful within its walls. The approach it took to finding out what […]
Posted on February 8th, 2016 by admin
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Finding the right HR software for your organization is essential to implementing and executing a transition from the old to the new. Many software companies have focused on developing integrated suites that allow HR departments to track an employee’s entire life cycle within an organization. But there are so many HR software systems available today, […]
Posted on February 7th, 2016 by admin
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The recruitment process can be arduous for both employers and candidates. From sourcing candidates to tracking current applicants and ultimately hiring the ideal candidate, an ATS will reduce the time and expense of hiring new employees for both HR departments as well as recruiting and staffing agencies. There are hundreds of ATS solutions currently on […]
Posted on February 6th, 2016 by admin
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We’re all aware that generous benefits packages are an effective enticement for potential hires. But are you willing to go as far as these companies to sweeten employee perks? Glassdoor, the online jobs board and employee research firm, recently unveiled a list — compiled from current employees — of the Top 20 benefits offered by companies […]
Posted on February 5th, 2016 by admin
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Imagine being sued by an employee who claims she was sexually harassed, but she never bothered to report it to anyone. Your company won’t be held liable, right? Well, you’ve got to pass a three-pronged test first, according to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court used this three-factor test to throw out a sexual harassment […]
Posted on February 4th, 2016 by admin
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Multiple agencies within the federal government are applying the joint employer standard very liberally. As a result, you could be liable for another firm’s mistakes. Here’s what you need to know about the feds’ latest plan of attack. First, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) tried to implement a broad interpretation of what a joint […]
Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by admin
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Benefits communication efforts falling flat? You may want to try personalizing the information to fit workers’ different needs. Reason: More than half (55%) of employees said their company’s benefits communication doesn’t help them understand how they would pay for specific service or educate them on their benefits options. That’s according to MetLife’s 13th annual “Employee […]
Posted on February 2nd, 2016 by admin
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Even at the best workplaces, there’s always room for improvement. And, in many cases, front-line employees can spot opportunities that managers may have missed. TINYhr, an HR research firm, asked employees what they’d do differently if they were in charge. Top 5 changes The top changes employees would make if they had the ability, according […]
Posted on February 1st, 2016 by admin
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