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Performance Management and the Employee Review Process
When performance management is mentioned, people often think of the employee performance appraisal or review, however, performance management involves so much more. Properly constructed appraisals should represent a summary of an ongoing, year-round dialogue. Focusing only on an annual appraisal form leads to misunderstanding and a lack of appreciation for the benefits of performance management.
DOL Sues Colorado Company to Recover $82K in Missing Retirement, Health Plan Contributions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court of Colorado against Central Security Communications Inc., CEO Robert Millikin, and fiduciary Howard Klinger to restore more than $82,000 owed to the Greeley, Colorado-based company’s retirement and health plans, as well as additional lost income, according to a new DOL […]
ADA Accommodations: Is Speed Essential to the Interactive Process?
by Peyton S. Irby, Jr. A recent decision by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—discussed a scenario in which an employer moved fairly slowly in engaging in the interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations. Let’s see what happened.
Feedback: The Key to Growth, Motivation, and Company Strength
A toxic culture can disrupt business, resulting in low engagement and high turnover and ultimately damaging your company’s reputation. However, culture can be influenced, and new norms can be internalized to help companies bounce back. Even if a company is not suffering from the effects of a negative culture, creating a strong purpose and values from the beginning helps to institutionalize the right kinds of behaviors.
Payroll Issues During Blizzards and Snow Days
As we head into the heart of the winter storm season, it is inevitable that employers could face some severe snowstorms and blizzards in February. Hence, this is an excellent time to brush up on the wage and hour laws, which dictate whether you are required to pay salary or hourly wages to employees who are unable to get to work during a blizzard or severe snowstorm. Here is a timely refresher article on these issues.
Ask the Expert: How Do We Handle Last Paycheck of Employee Who Stole from Us?
Question: We terminated an employee for falsifying payroll records and receiving pay for shifts she did not work. Can we issue her a last paycheck for hours worked and then keep the money to apply to her theft of over $100,000?
How to Prepare for a Successful HCM Cloud Deployment
by Emily Liddle, HR strategy and transformation lead, North America, Presence of IT
Rolling out new systems and software was traditionally IT’s job. Moving to the cloud changes all of that. The cloud is disruptive and fundamentally changes the relationship between IT, HR, and finance and administration. Suddenly, the new system is HR’s responsibility. It’s new territory, and one full of pitfalls.
2017: 2 out of 5 Employers to Hire Full-Time Workers
The hiring forecast for 2017 is better than it has been in the last 10 years. According to CareerBuilder’s forecast, as many as 40% of U.S. employers are looking to add full-time positions over the course of 2017.
The Best Source of Company Knowledge Your Training Program May Be Ignoring
It’s becoming more common for companies to invest in learning management systems or a wide array of other cutting-edge training programs. But a recent survey suggests these companies might be overlooking one of the most valuable training resources at their disposal: their own employees.