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BLR’s HR editors met recently to share their insights about upcoming challenges in 2013: in today’s Advisor, interesting doings at the NLRB. For insights about the overly aggressive NLRB and the recent court decision concerning the legitimacy of President Obama’s recess appointments, we spoke with Patricia Trainor, BLR’s senior managing editor, HR. “There’s a very […]
By Seth Kahan HR’s responsibility to recruit and develop the right team of leaders is critical to business success—shirk it at your peril. Talent development and acquisition is a make-or-break success factor for those organizations leading the way in business innovation. HR leaders have the upper hand and are uniquely positioned to make an ROI […]
By Bryan Wempen and William Tincup How is social media changing HR? Bryan Wempen and William Tincup, SPHR, find out in a revealing conversation with Jay Kuhns, SPHR, vice president of human resources at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Wempen and Tincup are hosts of DriveThruHR, a daily talk radio blog that focuses […]
“Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness,” a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the effectiveness of wellness programs. The company has found that more than half of workers do not know enough about their company’s wellness programs to participate in them. Winners of […]
Oswald’s original column concluded: “Don’t spend your time thinking about how unfair life is because some people seem to be benefiting despite the way they are living their lives. You may never know what price they have paid or will pay for their apparent success, but rest assured there is one because what goes around […]
Lifshey, who is managing director at the New York office of Pearl Meyer & Partners, offered her executive pay tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. Overview of New Glass Lewis Protocols Shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis has also made changes in its evaluation process. Effective Date Effective for annual meetings […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Joseph DiMisa offered real-world metrics for incentive pay; today, reps that make more than their managers, sign-on bonuses, plus practical guidance for all employers who operate in more than one state. Can reps make more than their managers? Yes, it’s fairly common, says DiMisa, and, in most companies, there’s no limit […]
Employers that retaliate against employees for reporting violations of certain health reform requirements could be subject to government investigations and hearings, as well as damages that include back pay awards and compensatory damages, under interim final rules issued Feb. 22 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The rules flesh out […]
Final health insurance market reform rules issued Feb. 22 could result in higher health premiums, a major association of health insurers predicted, even though the policy goal is make health insurance more dependable and valuable for consumers. The final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are designed to ensure that […]
“Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness,” a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the effectiveness of wellness programs. The company has found that more than half of workers do not know enough about their company’s wellness programs to participate in them. In fact, […]