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From The Oswald Letter By Dan Oswald CEO, BLR “I’d rather be lucky than good.” Those famous words were uttered by Lefty Gomez, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees who played primarily in the 1930s. Take a minute to let that quote soak in. Would you rather be lucky or good?
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 […]
With Congress considering a couple of bills aimed at preventing wage discrimination—and several states with pay equity laws already on the books—employers may want to take a close look at their compensation practices, according to attorneys who help employers with pay matters.
In December 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced plans to outline how consumer lending laws interact with earned wage access (EWA) programs. These programs have grown in popularity as a solution for employees living paycheck to paycheck, offering early access to earned wages and, in theory, helping to dodge financial penalties like late […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put hiring and talent management programs front and center, as many employees across nearly every industry have been impacted by remote work, furloughs, and layoffs. To stay afloat, many organizations are continually reshaping staffing plans and may need to make further budget adjustments as 2021 unfolds.
There are many reasons as to why group training sessions will not work. Even though old-style classroom-based training has many benefits, often, employees feel forced into attending, and this is not conducive to learning. It’s also possible that they are reluctant to have the spotlight on them or fear role-play, but whatever their concerns, training […]
It’s what we’re all supposed to be striving for at work: the promotion. The holy grail of employment. However, according to ADP research, recently promoted people are more likely to quit their jobs. Why might frontline workers, specifically, quit when faced with new roles? They may encounter a gap between their skills and those required […]
Today’s macroeconomic backdrop is leading candidates to seek employers that truly care about them as people, are willing to invest in their future, and don’t treat them as disposable. This is especially true for recent college graduates, who fill a vital role in the talent pipeline but also have much different expectations of employers than […]
Gwen Kolader, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Hexaware Technologies, has carved out a notable career in the field of corporate diversity and inclusion. With over 20 years of experience in people and culture roles, Kolader’s journey reflects a deep commitment to fostering inclusive work environments. Here we explore her career […]
Reaching retirement is a bittersweet goal and achievement for many Americans. On the one hand, it represents a well-earned transition to a quieter, more relaxing life after a long career. On the other hand, it represents the loss of some measure of purpose and worth for many. But for a growing number of Americans, retirement […]