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Trying applicants on for size: Know the limits of job tryouts
Ever been fooled in a job interview? Some applicants interview well but then turn out to be disappointments on the job. Others might seem iffy during the interview process but become star employees. The uncertainty inherent in the hiring process has led many employers to devise ways to test candidates in real world situations, either […]
IRS Offers Temporary Safe Harbor for Some Premium Reimbursement Arrangements
Small employers and certain other plan sponsors can continue to reimburse individual premiums until July 1, without the threat of extreme penalties for offering coverage that does not comply with Affordable Care Act insurance mandates, under new guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. IRS Notice 2015-17 reiterates IRS’ previous warning, in Notice 2013-54, that giving employees […]
Let Your Training Get Corrosive if Need Be
In yesterday’s Advisor, we gave background information and instructions for corrosives training. Today, we provide best practices and emergency first-aid training instructions.
The Pros and Cons of Using Electronic Employment Applications
How does your organization collect applications when it needs to fill a new job opening? Do you solicit résumés to be sent in the mail? Do you use online application software that collects applicant data for you? Do you use a recruiter? Perhaps you have some hybrid of these examples?
Best Practices and Areas of Need—More Results from BLR’s Termination and Exit Interviews Survey
>In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented results from our 2014 Termination and Exit Interviews Survey. Today, more findings from this study, including best practices and methods regarding severance pay.
Further Results of the 2014 Termination and Exit Interviews Survey—What Are the Best Practices?
In yesterday’s Advisor, we announced findings from BLR’s Termination and Exit Interviews Survey. Today, more results from our study, including information regarding best practices and what’s happening with severance pay.
Does Your Training Need to Get Corrosive?
Are your workers in danger from corrosive chemicals? If so, today’s Advisor gives you the training information you need to give them so that they can protect themselves.
BLR’s Termination and Exit Interviews Survey Has Concluded … What’s Happening in the Real World?
Unfortunately, you can’t retain all employees … termination and turnover are going to happen. The 2014 Termination and Exit Interviews Survey examined how HR pros are handling these challenges. Let’s see how you compare!
Our Termination and Exit Interviews Survey Is In … How Do You Compare?
Employee termination and turnover are daily challenges for HR—unfortunately, you can’t retain them all! BLR’s Termination and Exit Interviews Survey sought to discover what’s happening in the real world with these important processes. How do your practices stack up?