What are your employees’ favorite perks? If your workforce is anything like the 1,227 participants in a recent Unum survey, the answer is time away from the workplace. Leave, flexibility carry the day The company gave survey participants a list of 15 perks (non-insurance or retirement benefits) and here’s what they chose as their top […]
Posted on March 30th, 2019 by admin
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The ability to work from home has morphed into a highly valued perk. In response, many companies are implementing work-from-home-benefits for employees in an effort to attract and retain top talent, and to stay competitive. As these benefits become more popular, and more customized, employers are wise to take caution: It’s possible that without a […]
Posted on March 27th, 2019 by admin
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In the past few years, there’s been an explosion of employers – of all sizes and from all business sectors – looking to start wellness programs to contain their long-term health costs. And when wellness programs are conceived and carried out properly, they’ve been proven to get results. But here’s the key component for a […]
Posted on March 26th, 2019 by admin
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The freedom to work from home is one of the most highly sought after perks today. And in order to attract and retain top talent, many companies are implementing a work from home benefit for their employees. But without a clear remote work policy, things can quickly spiral out of control. Creating an airtight policy […]
Posted on March 23rd, 2019 by admin
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Walmart is already paying a heavy public relations price for its announced decision to eliminate the “Greeter” position at its U.S. stores, replacing those jobs with a new position it is calling “customer host.” Now it faces at least one lawsuit and numerous EEOC complaints alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new […]
Posted on March 20th, 2019 by admin
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A typical day in HR is… anything but typical. Whether you’re dealing with an employee suddenly leaving or your CEO demanding results, you’re constantly on the move and putting out new fires. You’re busy, to say the least. And on top of it all, you still have to answer questions about payroll and keep up […]
Posted on March 19th, 2019 by admin
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As the job market tightens, many companies turn to formal cross-training programs to make sure they’re operating at top efficiency. Since not all workers will be excited about learning a new set of skills, the steps taken to prepare employees for a cross-training program go a long way toward making sure it’s a success. Here […]
Posted on March 16th, 2019 by admin
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Nineteen United Parcel Service employees are suing the giant parcel distributor, saying they suffered repeated racial discrimination and the company did nothing to stop it, according to published reports. Managers and supervisors enabled and even encouraged the hate at the distribution center in Maumee, Ohio, according to the lawsuit filed March 13. The workers claim […]
Posted on March 15th, 2019 by admin
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Are changes in your market forcing a change in strategy that will demand new talent? Have one or more of your long-time stars started thinking about moving to a competitor or retiring? Or are you just trying to make sure the wheels keep turning for a few weeks or months if one of your top […]
Posted on March 12th, 2019 by admin
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Another sign of a tightening job market: More than half of professionals (55%) participating in a recent survey said they tried to negotiate a higher salary with their last employment offer. That’s a 16-point jump from a similar survey conducted last year, according to research from the staffing firm Robert Half. And it looks as […]
Posted on March 10th, 2019 by admin
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