Despite lots of warnings, the IRS has yet to impose any non-compliance penalties on employers during the two years the ACA reporting provisions have been mandatory. And with all of the efforts to kill or water down Obamacare, many employers are wondering if they should even make ACA compliance a priority at all. Now, the […]
Posted on August 17th, 2017 by admin
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The turnover rate among hourly workers is a whooping 49% on average, according to some research. When turnover is that high, it almost always means engagement is precipitously low. And in many cases, engagement among hourly workers is suffering because execs tend to focus their efforts on salaried staffers and, in particularly bad cases, actually look […]
Posted on August 14th, 2017 by admin
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Health screenings play a vital role in workplace core benefits, but do you know the latest type of screening employers are adopting? With 30% of employees having children, many employers now realize the advantages of adding child development screenings. Companies who have embraced developmental screenings are seeing reduced health care costs, reduced absenteeism and increased […]
Posted on August 13th, 2017 by admin
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When Google fired a software engineer over a memo he wrote criticizing the company’s diversity efforts, little did it know it would set off a chain of events that put it smack dab in the middle of a national media frenzy — and an HR nightmare. The engineer, James Damore, initially published a 10-page memo, […]
Posted on August 12th, 2017 by admin
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Let your employer brand shine through your entire hiring process. Your candidate experience can make or break your company’s reputation. Yes, really—43% of candidates who have a negative candidate experience will sever their business with a company. So, it’s more important than ever to communicate clearly and consistently with potential employees, from the moment they […]
Posted on August 11th, 2017 by admin
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Do you have to accommodate employees’ use of medical marijuana even if you have a drug policy that follows federal law and prohibits illegal substances including marijuana? Maybe. A recent landmark court ruling shows just how tricky it can be for HR pros when state and federal marijuana laws collide. The case, Barbuto v. Advantage […]
Posted on August 10th, 2017 by admin
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The Human Resources Management Kit – August 2017 brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your Human Resources Management related decisions. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on August 7th, 2017 by admin
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Strategic minded companies and leaders know that a good candidate experience can lead to great employee engagement and future customer referrals. As a result, companies are taking a closer look at the job candidate experience through their recruitment process. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on August 6th, 2017 by admin
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Yes, employers can — and should — enforce drug policies that prohibit employees from working under the influence of drugs that impact performance and safety, even if the substances are legally prescribed prescription drugs. However, there is another a caveat to even the most black-and-white policies employers must keep in mind. That caveat involves the […]
Posted on August 5th, 2017 by admin
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When it comes to spousal surcharges and all the fallout that follows such a move, employers have a variety of options to choose from. It’s understandable that employers are looking for ways to kick spouses off of their plans or, at the very least, limit the availability to certain individuals. The average spouse can cost up […]
Posted on August 4th, 2017 by admin
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