Should benefits packages be tailored to different generations?
It’s often said that employees in different age groups want different things. Does that mean companies should change their compensation packages accordingly?
Wellness
Traffic controller oversleeps; flights have to wait
Add this one to the list of reasons employees give for being late to work: My cell phone alarm broke.
Workers say they're punished for taking sick time
One in six workers surveyed recently by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago say they or a family member had been fired, suspended, punished or threatened by an employer for taking sick time.
Religion bias: 3 questions managers must ask to stay out of court
HR knows how tough enforcing company policies can be. But it can be even tougher to decide when you need to bend the rules to avoid a day in court.
Whistleblower fired; company has to pay
Here’s a message for HR to pass along to managers: When an employee raises a safety concern, it’s best to listen carefully instead of just ignoring them.
Court: PDA covers in vitro fertilization
A recent court ruling has expanded the reach of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
Companies reveal plans for capping health costs
If you’re looking to benchmark your approach to keeping a lid on company health costs, take a look at the details from a survey asking 3,000 HR managers what tactics they’re planning.
No training: Plastic surgeon botched hundreds of operations
How important is it for HR to check up on applicants’ certifications? One word: Very.
Outsourcing: Making the right moves — for you and the organization
As you stare at that mountain of HR paperwork on your desk, from time to time you may ask yourself: Is there a better, cheaper way to get some of this done?
