What Defines the American Workforce in 2018?
Today’s workforce certainly looks much different than it did a decade ago, thanks to technological innovation, new generations joining the workforce, and expanding global commerce and communications.
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Is Your Company Making Drastic Efforts to Compensation Offerings?
While money may not buy you happiness, it may be able to “buy” you employees. If your compensation practices are falling short, you may be losing top talent to the competition, and a new study shows that there is a “radical shift” in how companies are planning their annual compensation packages.
Who Benefits the Most from Data Analytics Training?
Did you know that data are now the most valuable resources in the entire world, even outpacing oil? And the most competitive and successful organizations have already identified this and are acquiring the right technologies and are training their employees in data analytics.
7 More Technological Tools Your Employees Must Know How to Use
Adding to yesterday’s post, here are seven additional apps, tools, and platforms your employees must know how to use.
Despite the Rise in Digital Shopping, Brick and Mortar Stores Increase Holiday Staffing
Starbucks has released its pumpkin spice latte and the box chain stores have had Halloween decorations out since July. Also, Amazon just announced it will now be selling live Christmas trees on its website. With all this festive news it can only mean one thing … the holiday hiring season is in full swing!
Nontraditional Candidates: Hire the Unexpected
If you’ve been struggling to find hirable talent lately, you aren’t alone.
Answering Questions Raised by IRS Authorization of 401(K) Contribution Student Loan Payments
In a recent Private Letter Ruling (PLR), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authorized making 401(k) plan contributions to participants who repay their student loans instead of contributing to the plan. (See related August story.)
Could Federal Paid Family Leave Become a Reality in the United States?
The topic of paid family leave is gaining more and more attention across the United States and among employers nationwide. With states and localities establishing varying paid sick time and family leave requirements, the issue of paid family leave has become a hot topic among federal lawmakers. Just a few months ago, senators from both […]
Listening to Music at Work: What Is the Impact?
New research shows that listening to music at work is not only widespread, but also potentially beneficial for productivity.
Josh Gordon: The Final Straw?
The NFL season is back, and with it comes personnel news. Are the Steelers and Antonio Brown going to smooth things over? Is Tom Brady getting along with his boss? Will Dez Bryant find work? For me, though, the most interesting move to date was New England’s trade with Cleveland to acquire the services of […]