Executives Think the War for Talent Will Rage On, Says Survey
New research shows that most executives believe that competition for talent will ramp up throughout the remainder of 2018.
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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.)
Tackling Tough Questions in the C-Suite
SPECIAL from the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition, Orlando The atmosphere is a little different in the C-Suite, and the questions are fast and furious. If you are not ready to field tough questions, says consultant Dianna Booher, you’re not going to get what you want.
Case Study: Examining DEI One Year After SFFA v. Harvard/UNC
In a momentous decision overturning decades of precedents, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC last year that the use of race in college admissions violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Harvard) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (UNC). While the decision was focused on higher […]
What We Learned From … Employee Benefits Week 2023
We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources around benefits and compensation. As this year’s Employee Benefits Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources. Monday A Seat at the Table Podcast | Supporting Your Workforce with Divorce Benefits Join host and […]
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace: How to Increase Productivity and Happiness
Conventional, and arguably dated, wisdom suggests that if we pay employees enough, they’ll be productive. But recent studies now suggest otherwise: Researchers have discovered a link between employees’ happiness and their productivity at work.
Gambling on independent contractor status? Stack the deck in your favor
by Gary S. Fealk Smart businesspeople are adept at finding ways to reduce their costs. However, cutting costs associated with employment by using independent contractors is a big risk unless you take great care to make sure you aren’t misclassifying employees as independent contractors. What’s all the fuss about? Various government agencies have been increasingly […]
‘Mr. Oswald, Thank You’ (WWII Vets Honored)
In a recent issue of the Advisor, BLR CEO Dan Oswald wrote of the moving experience of seeing World War II veterans being honored at the Austin, Texas, airport. The article moved many, as evidenced by the following comments.
The Crucial Role of ERGs in Shaping Remote Work Culture
The foundation of culture can be deeply rooted in the health and vitality of your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). In our own company, we have experienced that these groups are not just extracurricular activities but essential components of an organization, fostering trust through meaningful opportunities of learning and connection. ERGs are the heartbeat of culture […]
SHRM Session: How Non-Hispanic Supervisors Can Lead Hispanic Employees
We at the HR Daily Advisor are here at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans. Yesterday I attended a session by Glenn Llopis, a best-selling author, columnist, and senior advisor to Fortune 500, entitled Leading Hispanic Employees (for Non-Hispanic Supervisors).