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Is absenteeism a problem in your workplace? It’s a tough problem to tackle, especially because employee absences can occur for so many varied reasons. Let’s take a look first at some of the laws that affect the way employers may handle employee absences, and then we’ll review a few tips on how to manage or […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed a few of the benefits of mentorship along with some different types of mentoring put forth by the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Today, we present a few more of OPM’s various styles of mentorship.
by Joelle Hong and Amelia Morrow Gerlicher Washington’s expanded data security breach notification laws are set to take effect July 24, meaning employers must make sure they have safe and effective privacy practices in place and are ready to respond in the event of a security breach. Under the old law, businesses that own or […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Amy Letke, SPHR, GPHR of Integrity HR, Inc., walked readers through the ins and outs of market data aging factors: Lead, lag, or lead/lag—each has its own merits depending on the needs of your organization. Today, Letke looks at additional considerations as you set out your compensation philosophy and strategy.
Mentorship can be a very useful training tool in any organization. An effectively implemented program will not merely communicate valuable skills information, but it can enhance company culture, create opportunities for succession planning, and increase engagement.
When reviewing salary budgets, employers often must make some tough decisions. For example, should the company lead, lag, or lead/lag the market rate? What variables play a role in aging market data to suit the needs of the business? When is it time to retire your current market data? The best strategy depends on your […]
International business practices aren’t an issue for only huge companies anymore—smaller companies are now increasingly reaching foreign shores.
Believe it or not, as I write this, the first half of 2015 has come to an end. That’s right, the year is half over, and it’s a good time to mark your progress. Are you well on your way to achieving the goals—both personal and professional—you set for yourself this year? We have flipped […]
In the Broadway show “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” the office staff members are so obsessed with coffee breaks that they break into a song of lament when the pot is empty! (Hey, it was pre-Starbucks). Do your employees keep checking the clock until their next caffeine session? If so, you may […]
Employees straggling in late or not coming in at all is often at the top of the list of employer frustrations. The problem can lead employers to devise creative solutions, such as requiring management employees to clock in and even docking their pay when they’re late. But a solution that’s legal is more important than […]