EVP—Enron’s Was Chiseled in Marble
Many EVPs (employee value propositions) have nice-sounding platitudes that don’t represent how the organization behaves, says consultant Stephanie Tarant, PhD. Take Enron, for example, she says.
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Supreme Court Will Resolve Split over ERISA Reimbursement
The U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear a case to resolve whether an ERISA health plan can recover money it spent on a plan participant’s care from his or her personal injury settlement, even if the participant has already spent those particular funds. To settle this question, the Court granted certiorari March 30 in Montanile v. Bd. of Trustees […]
McDonald’s joins Wal-Mart in boosting wages
The wage and benefit increases McDonald’s announced on April 1 put the fast-food giant on the same path retailer Wal-Mart took in February when it announced an increase in its starting wage. McDonald’s announced that beginning July 1, it will raise starting pay at company-owned restaurants to $1 over the locally mandated minimum wage. Full- […]
Exempt Employees and Pay Deductions—Where’s the Line?
Yesterday’s Advisor presented the rules for deducting pay for nonexempt employees as explained by Attorney Ted Boehm; today, Boehm reviews how deductions can be applied (or not) to exempt workers.
Learn How to Use Social Media for Better Recruiting
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned valuable information about how social media can improve recruiting efforts. Today, we get more expert answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on how best to use social media for recruiting.
Recruiting Sin #1—Leaping Before You Look
Whether you are placing print ads or using the latest technology, the basic business tenet remains: Recruiting—who you let in the door—is the primary determinant of success, both for the organization and the hiring manager. In this continuing series, Recruiting Daily Advisor will explore the major sins that recruiters and hiring managers make. Who You […]
What’s Your Market Position?
Yesterday, we looked at tips from BLR’s Senior Compensation Editor Sharon McKnight, CCP, SPHR, on aging your salary data. Today, McKnight’s insights on figuring out your market position—are you leading, lagging, or lead-lagging?
From Dull Job Description to Attractive Posting
Yesterday’s Advisor covered Recruiting Sin #1—Hiring before you know what you need. Today, how to take your understanding of the job and turn it into a posting that will attract great candidates and turn away undesirable ones.
7 Questions (Answer Only if You Want A Players)
Yesterday’s Advisor offered consultant Mel Kleiman’s “eagles or turkeys” hiring advice. Today, seven questions Kleiman, founder of hiring consultancy Humetrics, suggests you ask before you start hiring.
Try to Truly Disconnect from Work on Your Next Vacation!
Remember the old Eveready® battery commercial with Robert Conrad in a muscle shirt playing the tough guy? He had an Eveready battery sitting on his shoulder while he muttered the line, “I dare you to knock this off.” I’m not sure why he was daring anyone to knock the battery off his shoulder or what […]