The High Cost of Turnover [Infographic]
Employee unhappiness and disengagement cost companies in the U.S. between $450 and $550 billion a year, making it essential to understand what incentivizes employees to come on board and stay.
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Ensure your team is working together for a common goal
by Dan Oswald Our newly inaugurated president is in the midst of selecting the team he will work with to achieve his vision for our country. And while, in his case, many of those selections will require congressional approval, they are nonetheless his choices. It’s an interesting process to watch. Imagine recruiting and hiring your […]
Trump takes aim at ACA on first day in office
Following his inauguration on January 20, President Donald Trump signed his first round of Executive Orders, including one directing federal agencies to ease enforcement of some Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements. Trump told agencies to “waive, defer, grant exemptions from, or delay the implementation of”ACA provisions that impose fees or other burdens on a range […]
The power of habit and HR policies
At the start of a new year, many individuals set goals and resolutions, hoping to change bad habits or form new ones. Exercising, eating healthy, reading more books, learning something new, and spending more time with family or friends are all common resolutions. But many of these well-intentioned goals and resolutions fall off days, weeks, […]
Trump Takes Aim at ACA on First Day in Office
Following his inauguration Friday, President Trump signed his first round of executive orders, including one directing federal agencies to ease enforcement of some Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
Commander in ‘Beats’?
Now that ex-President Barack Obama has a little extra time on his hands, how will he spend his “retirement” from commander in chief? One music-streaming website is offering Obama a chance to become president again, but not for the United States.
How to Prevent Job Search Gender Bias
Most organizations strive to be gender blind when hiring. The focus is on finding the best talent, regardless of sex. However, even the best intentions can go awry, leading to job search gender bias.
New Report Examines Trends in Wage and Hour Class Action Suits, Settlements
Seyfarth Shaw LLP has released its 13th annual edition of the Workplace Class Action Litigation Report, which offers a complete guide to complex workplace-related litigation. In this year’s report, Seyfarth analyzed 1,331 class action rulings on a circuit-by-circuit and state-by-state basis to capture key themes from 2016 and emerging litigation trends facing U.S. companies in […]
9 Tips for Retaining and Screening for New Employees in A World of ‘Continuous Candidates’
More than one-third (37%) of employees across the globe are always looking for their next job opportunity, according to a global study of job seekers conducted by ManpowerGroup Solutions. These employees are known as “Continuous Candidates.”
Ask the Expert: Are Employee Recognition ‘Gifts’ Taxable Income?
Question: If we create an employee recognition program that awards points to employees that can be used to purchase company-branded items from an online store, does the value of the items “purchased” by the employees have to be added to their gross income for tax purposes?