Spring—The Best Time to Renew Your Optimism
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What Notices Are Employers Required to Post?
To maintain legal compliance, employers must advise employees of many of their rights—and several of these notices must be made in the form of a publicly visible posting or notice.
Spring—The Best Time to Renew Your Optimism
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. —Helen Keller
HR soul searching: New report calls for ‘extreme makeover’
Forward-thinking leaders of change or stuck-in-the-past resisters of change. Which phrase describes today’s human resources professionals? Serious HR practitioners aspire to the first description, but a new report warns that the profession is in need of an “extreme makeover” to ensure it can meet the engagement, leadership, development, and other challenges facing today’s workforce. The […]
Recruiting and Retention … How Do You Stack Up? [Survey Results]
Recruiting and retention—top challenges for every organization—and it’s only going to get more challenging through 2015. How do your recruiting practices stack up against what others are doing in today’s war for talent?
EEOC calling for changes to ADA regulations related to wellness programs
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing how employer wellness programs can be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The EEOC announced the proposed rule on April 16, and it was published in the Federal Register on April 20. Members of the public have until […]
DOL Fiduciary Proposal: Best-interest Broker Contract Planned
The U.S. Department of Labor on April 14 previewed proposed changes to the 40-year-old definition of “fiduciary” that the agency says will increase consumer protection for those seeking advice on retirement investments and 401(k) rollovers. The long-awaited changes will include a new contract for broker-dealers to sign that pledges they will “formally commit to their […]
Make Your Compensation Work Across Generations
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at the first two of Payscale’s five compensation tips for workers at all stages of their careers, referencing their report, Compensation Challenges for a Multi-Generational Workforce. Today, we’ll take a look at the rest of the list.
Use Peer Training to Keep Trainees Engaged
In yesterday’s Advisor, we heard from one expert on how to keep training lively and engaging. Today, we learn about the importance of peer training.
Salary Negotiation Tips for Employers
When it comes to hiring new employees, reaching an agreement on an appropriate salary can be a sticking point. Employers often have a range in mind, and they must balance the need to stay within a tight budget with the need to hire the best fit for the job.