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When you are recruiting, you might think that your various types of cash compensation are an attractive feature for any recruit. However, Bryan Van Noy, an expert in compensation and the cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness, says maybe not. Cash compensation might not have the pull you thought it did. By Bryan Van Noy When […]
I have an employee who is requesting FMLA paperwork due to having migraines. From my records, I do not see where she has missed 3 consecutive days of work in a row at any given time. She does meet all preliminary requirement for FMLA (worked 12 months, worked 1250 hours, and we have more than […]
Of the many HR metrics we study, perhaps some of the most requested are turnover metrics. It’s important to know how much turnover we have so we can make estimates on how much this turnover is costing the organization and to take steps to reduce both the turnover and the associated costs. These costs have […]
By Bryan Van Noy Whenever your company is thinking about giving out some additional compensation, it seems so easy to go with cash. But Bryan Van Noy, a compensation expert and cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness, says that cash compensation lacks what really matters about compensation: staying power, not to mention originality. When it comes […]
By Holly Jones, JD, Senior Legal Editor Yesterday we heard from BLR® Senior Legal Editor Holly Jones, JD, who had some excellent tips on getting your goals strategically oriented for 2016. Today, more from Jones on setting and accomplishing strategic goals, posters in the workplace, and other HR housekeeping. Refinable Goals Refinable goals are those […]
So, what’s your problem? We’re not trying to be confrontational but asking a sincere question. If you’re one who designs, processes, or transacts your company’s compensation program, it isn’t a stretch to think that you may have a few headaches.
By Holly Jones, JD, Senior Legal Editor As another year comes to a close, many HR departments take on the annual task of the compliance audit, the update of the company policy manual and/or employee handbook, the review and replacement of workplace notices and posters, and any other HR housekeeping. But, what about your strategic […]
It’s a given that HR professionals are actively involved in many areas of an organization, but where exactly? A recent BLR® survey looks at how HR plays a role in strategic business planning and other key strategic areas.
To start off the week in the Training Daily Advisor, we present tips on building a better workplace in an article adapted from Why Should Anyone Work Here? What It Takes to Create an Authentic Organization (Harvard Business Review Press, November 2015) by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones.
by Maurice Uenuma Yesterday’s Advisor illuminated how a lack of training has the potential to increase the risk of cybersecurity breaches at your organization. Today, Maurice Uenuma, chief operating officer for the Council on CyberSecurity, explains how HR professionals are integral to the security of enterprise data and networks.