HR Communication Fails to Meet Employees’ Needs, Says Survey
Most employees at large U.S. companies say HR communication doesn’t prepare them to make smart decisions, according to a recent survey from Davis & Company.
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Employee Engagement, Your Key to Success
Success in business requires a competitive edge—it takes that special something that makes a company and its products or services stand out in a rapidly changing marketplace. A high-performing, engaged workforce can give you that edge. Engaged employees are innovative, enthusiastic, and passionate about their job and where they work. That combination is the key […]
From Exempt to Nonexempt: A Guide
With the release of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime regulations, employers and Human Resources (HR) professionals will not only be dealing with the dollars and cents of shifting numerous employees from the exempt to nonexempt categories under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) but also be tasked with bolstering employee morale and handling […]
Best Outlook for College Students in 10 Years
Staying on top of college recruiting means being aware of their expectations, and expectations are pretty high right now. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 67% of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, which is up from 65% last year and is the highest outlook since 2007.
New Overtime Regs—Handling Employee Concerns
New overtime regulations can cause a shakeup in the workplace—and HR professionals must be prepared to handle employee concerns. Employees may have certain issues with being transitioned from exempt to nonexempt, and BLR® Legal Editor Susan Prince, JD, MSL, has advice for helping employees navigate these worries.
Dredging: The Invisible, but Crucial, Task of All Managers
When I was a little boy, I had a book that was filled with pictures of heavy equipment. Like many boys, I was fascinated by the large bulldozers, cranes, and trucks. There was one piece of equipment that intrigued me because I had never seen anything like it. It was a grab dredger.
Employees Want to Take the Wheel—But Managers Still Have to Navigate
When it comes to career development, employees want to be able to steer—but they also know that they can’t do it all by themselves. Employers must still provide training, and managers should know how to provide advice and guide employees’ advancement.
EEOC, OSHA issue retaliation guidance
by Whitney Brown Earlier this year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues, which follows on the heels of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) November 2015 proposed guidance Protecting Whistleblowers: Recommended Practices for Employers for Preventing and Addressing Retaliation. Here’s an overview of both […]
Dredging: The Invisible, but Crucial, Task of All Managers
When I was a little boy, I had a book that was filled with pictures of heavy equipment. Like many boys, I was fascinated by the large bulldozers, cranes, and trucks. There was one piece of equipment that intrigued me because I had never seen anything like it. It was a grab dredger.
A $15 California Minimum Wage?
Most California employers will see the state’s minimum wage reach $15 an hour by 2022 if reports of a deal in the state legislature materialize as expected. Some businesses and industries may be impacted more than others—how will the proposed wage increases affect your company?