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By Jennifer Carsen, J.D. Many HR professionals have spent a lot of time thinking about the best ways to express appreciation to employees. We here at BLR have, too, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not about the big, expensive, flashy gestures. Sometimes simple is better. Straightforward. Solid.
The World of Work is changing in a myriad of ways and the HR industry is no exception. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a wave of innovative HR tech that have reshaped HR management. From securing HR data with blockchain technology to immersive learning with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), to […]
Yesterday we learned how the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) can notify employers about any employees that enrolled in Marketplace coverage with advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) and cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). Today, we’ll look at how to appeal those notifications.
The inclusion of artificial intelligence in workforce modernization creates a reality where organizations are tracking their workforce’s actions with greater accuracy and detail. How valuable are these efforts? How do improvements in tracking impact the employee? Today we are joined by Lakshmi Raj, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Replicon, a software company providing cloud time tracking […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, going to work sick was pretty common for many workers, especially those who live paycheck to paycheck. But now that COVID-19 has changed life as we know it, will this trend become a thing of the past?
Metrics let people make decisions based on objective information rather than simply guessing or going by instinct. Metrics also let people know what is important to the organization, since a metric that is tracked will be analyzed. HR metrics have historically often focused on the past. For example, HR metrics often include things like turnover […]
Portions of Vermont’s new law allowing people 21 or older to possess limited quantities of marijuana will take effect July 1, but the new law won’t require employers to change their policies or permit the use or possession of marijuana at work.
Q We run a fine-dining restaurant in which the ambient atmosphere is an integral part of our business. We host many business lunches and other professional-type meetings because of the quiet and relaxed environment. That environment has changed a little bit lately as the result of our new hostess, Kimberly. Kimberly is quite the talker. […]
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has reminded Public Works contractors and subcontractors to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) using DIR’s online system. The Labor commissioner resumed enforcement of this requirement August 1, 2016. If this applies to you, read on.
Companies face an ever-expanding range of workforce crises, from an extremely tight labor market to new norms and expectations in the workplace that are forcing HR teams to meet more stringent employee demands than ever before. As if these problems weren’t difficult enough, rampant inflation and rising interest rates are threatening to cause a severe […]