U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Review Religious Challenges to ACA Contraceptive Mandate
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to once again review the contentious issue of the contraceptive mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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IRS Announces Pension Plan, 401(k), and Other Retirement-Related Limits for 2016
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2016.
You’re hired? U.S.A., Inc., eyes Trump for CEO
by Kylie Crawford TenBrook Let’s say—hypothetically—you are conducting a search for your next CEO. One résumé in particular has caught your eye. The candidate’s qualifications include managing a real estate empire worth billions and owning a marginally successful enterprise whose business model is founded on judging women by their looks. Wanting to know more, you […]
Trending Recruiting Practices: Video Interviewing
In yesterday’s Advisor we learned how more than ever, companies are relying on video interviews during some portion of the hiring process. Today we’ll see what kinds of video interviewing strategies and technologies are available. Article by Dave Imbrogno, President, ADP® National Account Services HCM Technology As the Internet becomes a more central part of […]
Left Can Be Right for Workers Wanting to Start the Day in a Good Mood
You want your workers to get a good night’s sleep so they will be productive. But, have you ever considered where they sleep to be important? A new study says it might be important!
Recruiting Online: 3 Companies That Do It Right
In yesterday’s Advisor, digital recruitment expert Kelly Dingee, offered tips for telling your story online. In today’s Advisor, she presents three companies who are good models for any recruiter. Dingee, director of strategic recruiting at search firm Staffing Advisors, offered her advice at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas. Dingee also […]
California school activities leave expansion starts January 1
by Cathleen S. Yonahara California’s law allowing unpaid time off for employees to participate in their children’s school or daycare activities will be expanded effective January 1. Current law requires employers with 25 or more employees to provide unpaid leave to employees who are a parent, guardian, or grandparent with custody of one or more […]
Better Coaching Means Better Engagement
Yesterday’s Advisor suggested that tapping internal experts at your company as coaches can enhance both your training initiatives and your overall retention. Today we take a look at another benefit of good coaching—increased engagement. Low employee engagement continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing organizations, with data from Gallup showing employee engagement in […]
Despite Lower Pay, Many Positives to Working in Retirement
Employment is now a part of the retirement experience in the United States, and many newly retired Baby Boomers who are in a position to continue working are doing so for reasons beyond money, says a recent study.
Ask the Expert: ‘Extra’ Pay for Exempt Employees
Our IT department wants to be able to pay our IT staff for after-hours work or holiday pay other than comp time. These employees are exempt employees. We were wondering what other companies do in a case similar to ours?