Training Classes and Hours of Work
If you make an offer to a candidate that is contingent on passing your training classes, can you make those training classes unpaid?
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Qualifying Events Under The FMLA And ADA: How Do They Compare?
This article series examines similarities and differences between the FMLA and the ADA so that you can stay in compliance when both laws apply. Here, we compare what’s considered a qualifying event under both laws. Read more.
What Are Flexible Benefit (AKA Cafeteria) Plans?
Flexible benefit plans (also called cafeteria plans) offer employees multiple choices of benefits that are paid for by salary contributions on a pretax basis. These plans give employees a choice of which benefits they would prefer to take, and they also give employees the choice to forgo the benefit and take a cash option instead.
The Toughest Leadership Transition
Tacy M. Byham, Ph.D., and Richard S. Wellins, Ph.D. When individual contributors become leaders for the first time, the challenges that accompany the transition can be overwhelming. The severity of those challenges is something those of us in HR shouldn’t ever lose sight of, especially given all that we can—and should—do to help new leaders […]
New Paid Sick Leave Requirement for Federal Contractors (In 2017)
President Obama has signed an executive order requiring that federal contractors and their subcontractors provide paid sick leave to their employees performing work on covered contracts with the federal government. Read more.
Techniques to Manage and Improve Employee Performance
Every company understands there’s always room for improvement. In today and tomorrow’s Training Daily Advisor, business consultant Bridget Miller has some advice for managing—and improving—your employees’ performance level.
Due Diligence for the Win, Literally
We constantly hear about cases where employers are found to be in violation of federal regulations and are summarily fined and, often, successfully sued. Today, we’ll look at when claims against employers don’t hold up in court and what you can learn from them.
Last Chance to Participate in the High Potential Employee Survey!
Time is running out for you to let us know how your company handles high potential employees (HiPos). Who are these employees? How do you identify them? What do you do once you know who they are? We want to know, and if you tell us, you can find out what your competitors said! Help […]
Tips for Incorporating Employee Development into the Work Culture
According to a recent study by Randstad US, more employees leave jobs for career growth than for money.
Women, Retirement, and Money: Closing the Gap
While retirement savings rates among women are catching up to those of men, the average salary deferral rate for women still lags behind those of their male counterparts. Click here to read more.