Win the war for talent: 7 perks job candidates say they want
Every HR pro’s been here before: You find a candidate with all the right qualifications, only to have them slip away right before closing the deal.
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EEOC sees retaliation claims rise: How to stay off its radar
The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency.
10 signs your workplace culture is toxic (and how to fix it)
It’s a hard thing to admit … that your work culture may be toxic. But identifying the symptoms and finding the antidotes for them can quickly improve morale, engagement, retention and productivity. Let’s get started. Here to help is Ross Kimbarovsky, founder and CEO of crowdspring, who has some unique insights into the signs of […]
Company out $5.1M after forcing employees to 'harness happiness'
Any employer would love to have workers who are emotionally aware and good at solving problems, but one company went about teaching these skills the wrong way.
Court voids key parts of EEOC's wellness regs: Here's what happens next
When a federal court asked the EEOC to reconsider its rules on wellness incentives under the ADA and GINA, it expected the agency to move swiftly with its response.
What are the most annoying co-worker habits? Study says …
If you get annoyed by your co-workers from time to time, you’re not alone. In a recent survey conducted by Olivet Nazarene University, 2,000 American workers were asked if they ever get annoyed at work. One-hundred percent of respondents said yes.
Judge deals major blow to EEOC's wellness regs, leaves employers in limbo
In a recent high-profile court ruling, a judge didn’t flat-out strike down controversial EEOC regs regarding employer wellness plans, but his ruling does have the potential to alter the fate of those regs.
Employer defeats worker's retaliation lawsuit by calling on its policy
Can you discipline an employee who has recently complained about harassment? Yes, but you must be ready to prove the discipline was unrelated to the complaint. Attorney Bob Neiman breaks down a recent lawsuit that shows some of the circumstances under which this can be done.
Total compensation statements: Don't overlook their morale-building value
Employers across the country indirectly increased employees’ compensation recently, and in many companies, it seemed like nobody noticed. Why? Because management was guilty of a big oversight.
It's a jungle out there: Setting up an effective progressive discipline plan
In an ideal – if boring – world, employees would show up for work on time every day, exceed standards in their day-to-day duties, get along perfectly with their bosses and co-workers, and follow every company rule. Alas, we don’t live in an ideal world. And that’s where the concept of progressive discipline comes in. […]
Obamacare guidance covers much ground: 7 things you need to know
In its 29th set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the ACA, the DOL covered everything from preventive services like lactation counseling/equipment to the Mental Health Parity Act.
Top 3 ways to break down the silos between employees, departments
Technology should be increasing collaboration between workers and departments, but in many cases, it’s actually creating more barriers.
Maybe March Madness isn't such a great morale-builder after all
Every year at this time, scores of employers lose countless hours of work time and obscene amounts of money because of a little thing called March Madness, the start of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But this year, employers are a little less likely to take the usual “Well, what can we do?” approach.
A list of the Top 20 employee perks you're probably not offering
We’re all aware that generous benefits packages are an effective enticement for potential hires. But are you willing to go as far as these companies to sweeten employee perks?
5 sneaky ways your health plan could lose grandfathered status
Employers that have managed to hang on to their grandfathered health plans for this long will want to pay close attention to the feds’ final regs on the subject.
Shedding good employees who just can't keep up: A humane, sensible approach
Good thing: Many U.S. companies are reinventing themselves, preparing for success in a ever-accelerating business climate. Bad thing: Some of your employees just aren’t going to be able to keep up.
