All wellness programs are not created equal. One-off wellness initiatives aren’t enough to achieve the ultimate goal, which is really two-fold: get employees healthier and keep healthcare costs down. Firms need to be smarter and invest in a well-designed health strategy in order to see a return, say researchers. 3-pronged approach Effective wellness programs have […]
Posted on June 25th, 2019 by admin
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The growing strains from marijuana use in the workplace are stirring the pot for HR pros. And all puns aside, it’s very serious business — and very confusing, too. For instance, the CDC says 9.4% of the U.S. population used an illicit drug last month, and by far the most popular drug was marijuana. Except […]
Posted on June 22nd, 2019 by admin
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As an HR professional, you usually don’t have to deal with payroll tasks beyond the basics when onboarding a new employee. But making sure workers get paid is essential to your job, since you’ll be the one dealing with any complaints. And you want a system that streamlines payment processes and keeps your business compliant […]
Posted on June 21st, 2019 by admin
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New research by ADP, a leading provider of human resources software and services, suggests managers striving to understand the art of employee engagement take lessons from the “team leaders” who report to them. ADP says just 16% of employees surveyed said they are “fully engaged.” So, what are the other 84% up to all day […]
Posted on June 20th, 2019 by admin
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A long-time worker at Boeing’s North Charleston, North Carolina plant says that he has experienced repeated racial harassment at work for years, including finding a noose hanging over his desk when he returned from an off-site assignment earlier this year. He says the plant management retaliated against him for complaining about harassment by his co-workers. […]
Posted on June 19th, 2019 by admin
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All companies can custom-design maternity leave benefits as a tactic to compete with larger firms in attracting and retaining talent while also creating a great company culture. Under FMLA, employers with 50 or more employees must provide new and adoptive moms up to 12 weeks to care for themselves and their infant. (Also, check your […]
Posted on June 15th, 2019 by admin
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Not content to wait on the federal Dept. of Labor (DOL) to update exempt/nonexempt OT rules, the state of Washington announced this week it’s moving ahead with consideration of a new limit of $80,000, more than three times the current salary exemption level of $23,660. Wow! The proposed rules being finalized by the state would […]
Posted on June 13th, 2019 by admin
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Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with your organization. And, while you may think you are offering top-notch learning and development programs, they don’t think you are doing such a great job. Surveys show that workers and employers don’t agree on how well […]
Posted on June 12th, 2019 by admin
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Employee surveys show that financial worry is a leading cause of workplace stress in the U.S., contributing to $250 billion in stress-related lost productivity each year. Because employee debt’s the biggest contributor to those worries, more firms are looking at offering debt relief benefits alongside more traditional benefits. Debt assistance is also proving a powerful […]
Posted on June 11th, 2019 by admin
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As it struggles to fill open positions, Walmart is redoubling its efforts to attract high school students by sweetening its tuition assistance offers with free SAT and ACT prep as well as extending its $1 per day college degree program, according to published reports. Walmart is also offering graduation bonuses of up to $1,500 to […]
Posted on June 7th, 2019 by admin
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