Top Performing Company Pay Practices: 2016 PayScale Report
So what’s new in the way your company approaches compensation? As the economic climate continues to evolve, so does the strategy at many of your peer organizations.
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5 Essential Recruiting Strategies for a New Generation
As recruiters begin to grapple with the influx of Millennial talent into the workforce, many are finding that their tried-and-true tactics and strategies don’t seem to be as effective as they had been for previous generations.
Gender Identity: Bathrooms and Changing Facilities
Under Executive Order (EO) 13672, which took effect in 2015, federal contractors and subcontractors are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Career Development Programs Are on the Rise
Rewarding employees goes above and beyond base salaries, and with that in mind, companies are prioritizing career development more than other alternative rewards, benefits, and bonuses. According to new research, career development program expansion is viewed as a way to engage and retain workers.
Harassment at work: Do victim’s wishes matter?
by Alexandra Meunier When assessing whether behavior constitutes sexual harassment, Canadian decision-makers usually look at the situation objectively. In other words, they don’t typically put much emphasis on subjective elements, such as the perception of the victim. Recently, an arbitrator in Quebec has done just that.
4th Circuit ruling favors transgender student
by Rachael Luzietti After the Norfolk federal district court refused to order the Gloucester County School Board to grant the student’s request, he appealed to the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Virginia employers). Recently, the appeals court reversed the district court’s decision and issued a ruling favorable to the […]
Cooling hot political buttons
During every political campaign, I am reminded of the notion that if we speak about our co-workers or subordinates in the manner in which the American voter speaks about political candidates, we should expect some remediation by our superiors or human resources. For example, if we question the legitimacy of an employee’s birth certificate, criticize […]
Problems with Performance Appraisals
Were you surprised at the title to this article? Performance appraisals are usually discussed with an eye toward all of their various benefits, like improved productivity, keeping employees focused on goals, and aligning employees with the organizational vision. Indeed, there are arguments on both sides of this issue, and clearly both advantages and drawbacks abound. […]
Research shows rewards, recognition programs not one size fits all
Figuring out how to keep employees engaged can keep human resources professionals up at night. Good pay, generous benefits, and various perks contribute to the mix of techniques used to motivate employees. But a simple pat on the back may be the best place to start. Although employees value pay hikes and prestigious titles, a […]
New Things to Learn About FMLA
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Just when you thought you’d finished learning all you could about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) releases some new material. Fortunately, BLR® Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, JD, has the facts on the new poster and guidebook.