Governer Brown signs two bills that affect employers in California
On September 9, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills that affect employers in California.
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Key Considerations for World-Class HR Metrics
Yesterday’s Advisor featured consultant Rick Buchman’s take on how to connect HR metrics to meaningful company goals; today, key considerations for world-class metrics.
What Are the Main Types of Violence in the Workplace?
We hear about violence every day. Employers are keenly aware that violence can and does permeate the workplace. We want to do everything we can to eliminate violence and keep one another safe.
Key Considerations for World-Class HR Metrics
Key Considerations for World-Class HR Metrics Does the metric align with company performance?
Forward-Looking HR Metrics Let You Act Before Problems Arise
HR activities, such as training, staffing, orientation, discipline, and benefits, are difficult to directly connect to operational performance metrics, such as sales, profitability, costs, delivery, quality, and service. And they tend to be reactive, not proactive. Consultant Rick Buchman shows you how to connect the dots.
Plan Identifier Rules Not Written for Self-funded Plans
With the HIPAA deadline for obtaining a health plan identifier less than two months away, plan sponsors have encountered major problems trying to get one — if they’ve started at all, according to a poll conducted by the ERISA Industry Committee. “ERIC’s members are really struggling with the requirements for health plan identifiers,” said Gretchen […]
New Massachusetts law provides leave for domestic violence victims
by Susan Fentin Employers in Massachusetts with at least 50 employees are now required to allow employees who are victims of domestic violence to take up to 15 days of unpaid leave within a 12-month period to deal with the violence. The law, which went into effect August 8, also allows leave for covered family […]
Do You Train Leaders on These 5 Leadership Skills?
Anyone can go to school to learn their profession. But being a leader is a learned skill that can be gained only in the field. Through an accumulation of experiences and a deep understanding of the knowledge gained about their organization and teammates, workplace leaders can make multiple decisions at a moment’s notice. These decisions […]
Caught AND recorded in the act
E-mails, audio recordings, and video surveillance. This trifecta of evidentiary support was put front and center in two disturbing incidents from the sports world that made headlines in the past week. Earlier this week, Atlanta Hawks controlling owner Bruce Levenson stepped down, stating his intention to sell the team, because of a 2012 e-mail that he […]
Résumés Not Getting You Noticed? Try a Billboard!
After the recent job recession, all too many people know the struggles of looking for a job. Sending out multiple résumés and making dozens of phone calls can only get you so far. How do you attract the employer of your dream job? Try a billboard!