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Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his thoughts on karma and leadership in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. Here’s what he said: “Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” […]
Any California employer can tell you there are differences between the FMLA and CFRA. But what are the major differences and how do they affect employers? Here are the four biggest differences between the two laws and the impact each difference has from the employer standpoint.
When it comes to openers and closers, safety consultant Linda Tapp urges trainers to keep in mind the law of primary and “recency.” Trainees are going to remember what you do first and last. So you want to make sure to choose the right activities—activities at the beginning of the session that will get trainees […]
by Lyndel Erwin An eager young college graduate approaches you looking for work as an intern and offering to do the job for free just to gain experience and make contacts in the industry. A retiree offers to volunteer in your hospital just to have something to fill her day. It looks like a win-win […]
With the rising cost of higher education, some are considering whether a 4-year degree is worth the price, or whether they could land a high-paying career with an associate’s degree. A new CareerBuilder® survey, conducted with Economic Modeling Specialists, lists the highest-paying jobs that require an associate’s degree. Here are the top five jobs, along […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the long awaited notice of proposed rulemaking on Employer Shared Responsibility for Healthcare—better known as Play or Pay—that takes effect on January 1, 2014. The IRS has also issued a Q&A on the requirements of the proposed regulations, says BLR® Senior Legal Editor Martin Simon, JD. In the […]
In a previous SBT we asked readers, “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen or heard in an interview?” Here are a few responses, all with a common element, inappropriate attire (and attitude for story #2): One reader wrote: Applicant came to interview for office manager/receptionist job, with short (midriff showing) sleeveless blouse with cropped jeans. Not […]
Employees who want to work ergonomically, feel toned, and lose weight are bringing stability balls and treadmill desks to their offices. But they may be losing something other than weight—like their wellness, productivity, and respect for their work. According to a MarketWatch article by Jen Wieczner, “the idea of ‘active workstations’ sounds great,” but there […]
Employee engagement is very important in ensuring transfer and retention of knowledge. That’s because employee engagement: Drives customer loyalty, which creates business profitability; Aligns the goals and concerns of the employee base with those of the organization; Makes use of discretionary time; and Transforms “just a job” into an important part of the individual’s personal […]
On February 4, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule implementing two expansions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The rule was issued to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Act. One of the expansions provides families of eligible veterans with the same FMLA-protected leave available […]