4 HR management trends coming to 2018
Business trends come and go, but they impact our daily work lives. When it comes to HR management, evolving technology and a shift in workforce needs will continue to shape the trends we’ll see in 2018.
Human Resource Management
A kinder, gentler approach to managing your workforce
The key to employee engagement is a feeling of fulfillment, says 25-year HR vet Maria Robare. She outlines a plan to reach employees through their own inner motivations.
A question to ask yourself about iffy job candidates
The next time you come across a resume that doesn’t quite knock your socks off, there’s a question you may want to ask yourself before digging deeper into the pile.
Absenteeism could be eating up 22% of your total payroll costs
Everybody’s aware of the disruptive effect of employee absenteeism. But how much does absenteeism really cost?
An Obamacare pitfall you may not have thought about
When it comes to Obamacare compliance, most employers are preoccupied with the number of full-time workers they have on staff. But there’s another shared-responsibility factor that has the potential to blindside many firms.
Are nine out of 10 of your employees satisfied with their jobs?
U.S. workers are feeling good about their jobs again.
Benchmarking benefit plans: What's offered out there — and to how many
To help themselves survive the recession, more employers are cutting back their benefits packages than expanding them. But what exactly are employers cutting, and what are they keeping?
Bill would allow employers to provide tax-free student loan assistance
Student loan repayment benefits have become an increasingly popular tool for recruiting and retention in recent years and, if this bill passes, that trend is only likely to continue.
Congress aims to greatly expand HSAs: What HR pros should know
Congress recently passed two bills that could drastically expand the usage of HSAs.
Dealing with worker absences on election day
Head’s up! Election Day is coming, and depending on which state your facility is located, you may be required to give workers notice about their voting rights and provide paid or unpaid time off to vote.
Developing a CBD oil policy? It gets complicated …
Developing a company policy for CBD oil use can get complicated.
Do your employees feel safe in the workplace?
With all of the news coverage of terrible violence in public places, it’s no wonder some businesses are asking: “Could we be vulnerable?”
Do your managers know how to stop workplace conflicts?
Workplace conflict costs time, hurts productivity and can cripple morale. Here’s a quick blueprint to help managers deal with these personality clashes early and effectively.
Don't overlook the threat of the Paycheck Fairness Act
The Paycheck Fairness Act has reared its ugly head again — and while it’s not likely to make it through this session of Congress, it’s definitely something employers need to keep an eye on.
E-Verify for contractors delayed by lawsuit until Feb. 20
A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Society for Human Resource Management, among others, will delay the required use of E-Verify for federal contractors, and could be a sign of opposition to the required use of the program by all employers.
E-Verify: Will it die or become mandatory under Obama?
A rule issued by the federal government requiring many employers to use the E-Verify employment verification system is scheduled to take effect on January 15. But a pending lawsuit claims the rule is against the law.
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