Human Resources News & Insights

Managers’ report card: A’s in ethics, but just C’s in motivation

There’s good news and bad in a recent survey on how employees view their supervisors. Managers excel at acting ethically, but they’re not so hot at motivating their charges when things aren’t going well.

64.3% of HR pros not ‘fully confident’ they comply with regs

A small survey of HR professionals has revealed some disturbing things.

Rapid reaction: How many physicians think individual mandate will work?

A group of primary care physicians has already weighed in on whether or not the recently upheld healthcare reform law’s individual mandate will achieve its objective of spreading insurance to all individuals.

And the key to employee engagement is …

Just what do employees really want, anyway?

Say what? To be able to telecommute, 5% would get divorced, 12% stop showering

If it wasn’t clear before, this survey makes it painfully obvious: Employees want the ability to telecommute – and wait until you see what they’re willing to give up to get what they want.

Finally! Employees’ retirement confidence is on the rebound

Pull yourself away from all the doom and gloom talk surrounding U.S. workers’ financial situations for a second, and enjoy this breath of fresh air:

Fox theft? Cat hiccups? 10 crazy excuses for arriving late to work

These employees should’ve just claimed that they were “sick.” Because even if they weren’t physically ill, you could definitely make the case that they’re at least a little sick in the head.

Reform: 65% of employers will drop health plans in 2014 if …

The vast majority of companies say they have no plans to drop their health benefits in 2014 when the bulk of the reform law kicks in. But they said there’s one thing that could make them change their minds.

Do health plans & social media mix?

Here’s something you may want to make sure your next healthcare plan has: A social media component.

No more average joe! The perks of an office coffee swap

Here’s a low-cost way to improve employee morale: