The 2015 Policies Survey Results Are In!
The results of our 2015 Policy Practices Survey are in, and reveal that 94.5% of participants have formalized policies (up from 89.8% in 2014).
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Hiring Within—Improve Morale, Save Money and Time
A recent survey suggests that only about one-third of organizations are committed to internal hiring. The question is, are these companies avoiding difficulties or missing out on opportunities? A look at the pros and cons of hiring from within suggests that it’s worth it—for one thing, an internal hire is already trained!
Long wait for Dodd-Frank standards turns out to be much ado about nothing
by H. Mark Adams “Much ado about nothing” is just one literary turn of phrase that comes to mind when considering the initial uproar over Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the long wait for its implementing regulations. Here’s some background to add some perspective to that observation. […]
10 Reasons Why Your Best Employees Quit
By Rakesh Singh Are all your best, most efficient employees gradually leaving your organization? Is there a pattern that seems to be in motion? If the answers to these questions is Yes, you need to reconsider the internal workings of the company, and a whole lot of other things besides.
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance going on November ballot
Voters in Houston will decide the fate of the controversial Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) when they go to the polls in November. On August 5, the Houston City Council decided to put the measure on the ballot after the Texas Supreme Court ruled on July 24 that the council had to either repeal the […]
Train for Internal Investigations, Avoid Compliance Issues
It’s tough to train for all HR contingencies—the feds are always keeping an eye out for administrative, civil, and criminal infractions. But attorney Christine D. Mehfoud says an organization need not worry so long as its compliance program is supported by thorough internal investigations. Are you training appropriately?
Law or no law, paid sick leave generating buzz among employers
Love it or hate it, paid sick leave is an idea gaining momentum across the country. A handful of states and local governments have passed laws in the last five years guaranteeing the leave for a good many private-sector workers. Connecticut blazed the trail by enacting a law in 2011 covering “service workers” that went […]
Is ‘Training’ an Antiquated (or Even Obsolete) Term?
Don’t get us wrong—training your employees will NEVER go out of style! But with evolving methods and shifting generational trends, we’re looking at a lot of the aspects of training differently. Should we be rethinking the entire way we brand it as well?
Generational Differences at Work Abroad
Yesterday, we got some interesting insights from Jacque Vilet, president of international consulting firm Vilet International, on workplace compensation issues outside the United States. Today, her take on intergenerational differences at work—and some words of wisdom if you’re thinking about launching an overseas location.
Avoiding the “own goal” at work: 3 lessons from Women’s World Cup
On Sunday, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) soundly defeated Japan to claim the nation’s third World Cup championship. With this year’s Women’s World Cup breaking TV ratings expectations at every turn, it’s likely you or someone you know was glued to the tube as this spectacular victory unfolded. I know I was. And […]