2012 trends in base pay, perks: Do you stack up?
Here’s what your peers have planned when it comes to employee compensation in 2012.
Relocation
Attracting great applicants when qualified people are scarce
More than three in four employers say they’re struggling to find qualified people to fill their open positions.
Company wants to relocate, but workers aren’t happy: Best way to convince them?
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Constant communication was the key to a smooth office relocation
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Court: Even a sensitive nose can be a disability under ADA
When is a medical condition serious enough to qualify as a disability? It’s one of the toughest questions HR has to answer — and setting the bar too high can wind up getting a company dragged into court.
Endangered species: 21 employee benefits
More than three quarters of HR pros say their benefits offerings have been hurt by the slumping economy, found a recent study. Which benefits have taken the biggest hit?
House passes anti-NLRB measure, but Senate hopes dim
The House of Representatives has officially voiced its disapproval of the recent conduct of the National Labor Relations Board, passing a bill to limit the NLRB’s authority. Unfortunately, there’s very little hope the measure will make it into law.
Housing, transportation woes bring bad news for recruiters
It’s something more companies are hearing from applicants and employees:
More workers ready to relocate for better job opportunities
Is this one more sign that employees are beginning to chafe under the working conditions that were the inevitable outcome of the economic downturn?
Relo reimbursement shrinks with the economy
If your company offers to pay the relocation expenses for out-of-town hires, you probably have a recruiting edge on the competition.
Retention in 2013: What do employees really want?
As employers complain about how hard it is to find workers with the skills they need, retaining top performers becomes more and more crucial. So the question becomes, what do employees really want?
The tough stance on benefits many employers are taking
During the past six months, 20% of employers have cut back on employee benefits. And if the economy doesn’t improve, 32% say they’ll do the same in the next six months.
This year's 10 most popular non-cash rewards
CFOs can be tough nuts to crack when it comes to getting them to sign off on ramping up employee rewards programs. But here are 10 things they said they’re willing to pay to provide this year.
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.
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