IRS Guidance Updates Determination Letter Procedures
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance on its advice provided by determination letters and private letter rulings reflecting several changes that took effect January 1.
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Can Your Employees Come Back from Burnout?
Employee burnout is a dreaded phenomenon—it can make even the best employees more likely to look for a new job, and, even if they’re not looking, productivity can suffer. Employees suffering from burnout are more likely to call out sick and are less likely to be satisfied with their job.
Friday Funday: HR FTW Comic Strip by James Davis
We are kicking off our new segment, Friday Funday! Check out the HR Daily Advisor every Friday for a new type of fun, created right here at BLR by our editorial staff.
The Three Reasons Why Coaching Works
By Sara Guerreiro Coaching is an important part of workforce training—but why, exactly? We’ll find out in today’s Advisor from guest columnist Sara Guerreiro, a consultant with The KonTerra Group.
Up-to-date handbook a vital tool for onboarding, training, and more
Employees and their supervisors need to know the rules, and handbooks need to communicate that information. But getting the most from a handbook means putting it to work in onboarding new employees, training managers and supervisors, defending employers when employees complain, and more. Charles S. Plumb and Courtney Bru, attorneys with McAfee & Taft in […]
In A World of Competition, A Little Collaboration Goes a Long Way
Whether the topic is recruiting, human resources, or leadership, the businesses that lead in these fields are in constant competition. They might compete to get more business, to get the best hires, or to have the best brand. The powerful market force of competition, however, has a twin force: collaboration.
Attention Hiring Managers: Too Little Pay Could Cost You Top Talent
The low unemployment rate, coupled with a looming labor shortage, has resulted in organizations having to work much harder to attract and retain top talent. In its annual 2017 Salary Guides, Randstad US, an HR service and staffing company, provides job seekers with insight into how their compensation stacks up with others and helps employers […]
From Digitization to Digital Transformation: A Strategic HR Guide
The move to “digital” systems is a priority across virtually every organization. Most departments have been through some form of this disruption, including HR teams, where paper-only files have given way to workforce management, talent management, and other solutions in the cloud.
What’s the Skill Your Managers Need to Improve On Most?
The skills associated with good management include communication, leadership, and expertise. However, a new survey is showing that most managers lack these skills. Strong communication skills are necessary at every career stage, but especially for those in leadership positions. How does your management team stack up in the eyes of your employees?
Mississippi Court Allows Employee’s Self-Diagnosis Under the ADA
Even though the federal trial court in Aberdeen rejected a terminated employee’s claims of wrongful termination and interference under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it accepted her self-diagnosis of a disability. This case is worth another look.