Employee Leave: Survey Says … How Do You Compare?
Thanks to all 3,158 individuals who participated in the survey! Here are the detailed responses:
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Making Return-to-Work Work for You
Spend a few hours in front of the TV on a weekday, and you’ll get an eyeful of what injured workers see every day—ads for lawyers promising large settlements for their injuries. But experts recommend getting employees off the couch and back on the job as soon as possible. Today we’ll look at the benefits […]
Listening to Music at Work Won’t Get You in Treble
Most retail workers know that listening to music on the job is a requirement, and for those who work at Abercrombie and Fitch or Hollister, they are slightly deaf because of it! But what about most other jobs? Is it OK to listen to music then? According to a study, listening to music on the […]
They’re baaack! 5 considerations for rehiring boomerang employees
by Sara Hutchins Jodka The return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers riveted the sports world and reinvigorated Cleveland. For employers, however, James’ “going home” has prompted conversations about boomerang employees—i.e., employees who leave an employer only to return later. This article looks at this relatively new concept and outlines what factors employers should […]
Contingency Planning for Weather Emergencies
With winter nearly upon us, is your organization prepared for weather emergencies? Snow, ice storms, high winds, power outages—any number of things during these cold months can create a situation in which your employees may be unable to safely get to work.
3 More Rs for Effective Repeat Training
A truly effective safety program is one that encourages continual learning and improvement. Here’s how to create a training program that consistently reinforces your safety training. Revise. The information you gave to workers may go out of date quickly, or conditions in the workplace may change after training is completed. Are you changing out […]
DOL Supports State Laws Barring Low Stop-loss Attachment Points
State laws barring stop-loss policies with low attachment points are not preempted by ERISA, the U.S. Department of Labor said in Technical Release 2014-01. Ten states have passed such laws, many of them since the advent of the Affordable Care Act. When small groups self-insure, they are subject to proportionately larger impacts from particular expensive claims, have […]
A scar is born
On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the other night, the host and Matthew McConaughey competed to see who could throw the most footballs at the other guy’s face. Not his physical face, of course, but glass plates printed with each guy’s face. Toward the end, McConaughey steps in front of Fallon as he is […]
HIPPOs Are the Enemy of the Geeks
Special from HR Tech Las VegasIn yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Andrew McAfee offered his thoughts on the rapidly developing world of technology. Today, his take on the role of geeks and HIPPOs.
PAY Attention to Geeks; Mind the HIPPOs
Special from HR Tech Las Vegas Yesterday’s Advisor featured consultant Andrew McAfee’s thoughts on the rapidly developing world of technology. Today, his take on the role of geeks and HIPPOs.