Buried deep in the 1,079 pages of the Recovery Act — and its $787 billion — are a few gems for small and midsize businesses, and maybe a few ideas for HR managers to discuss with their financial officers. More…
The Internal Revenue Service released new detailed information that will help employers claim credit for the COBRA medical premiums they pay for their former employees. More…
The HR Certification Institute announced it’s going to stiffen eligibility requirements for certification exams, mainly by demanding more education and experience from those who seek professional status. More…
Alert to Payroll: You must start using IRS’ new withholding tables by April 1. And don’t forget to mention the silver lining to your employees: They’ll will end up with more take-home pay under the Obama Administration’s “Making Work Pay” tax credit. More…
Near the top of the list of uncomfortable workplace situations is when a friend gets laid off. Specialists in worker psychology have suggestions about what to say after a layoff — and warnings about what to avoid. More…
One poll by HR Morning shows what HR managers think of, and expect from, President Obama’s policies on employment law. Another poll by a legal-research organization describes worker attitudes toward the Employee Free Choice Act. More…
There are right ways and wrong ways to preside over a layoff. The right ways can get everyone through it with as little pain as possible. The wrong ways can get you sued. More…
Here’s a rundown of what you’ll have to do differently post-stimulus.
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You’ve probably seen it. Joe or Josephine the supervisor is a decent, capable person — who makes dumb decisions that cause trouble for the company. More…
