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Counter Offer Counterpoint—Employee vs. Employer

In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Chuck Csizmar pointed out pros and cons of counter offers; today, the employer’s and employee’s concerns, plus an introduction to the all-HR-in-one site, HR.BLR.com The Employer’s Concerns There are a number of concerns that management has when contemplating counteroffers: Lack of privacy—transparency. Privacy is generally not an option—the work will get […]

Counter Offers–Does the Bad Outweigh the Good?

Bob, a valuable employee, has just resigned! What can we do? A counteroffer is always an option, but should you or shouldn’t you? Caution, says consultant Chuck Csizmar CCP; you may succeed, but you may not like the result. It’s important to recognize that if you’re considering a counteroffer, it means that you missed the […]

BYOD: It’s Way Ahead of the Law, But You Need a Policy

There are 10 key challenges for HR under Dodd Frank and its various “Say on” requirements, says consultant Deborah Lifshey. Although about half are not currently in force, it’s still a significant hassle. Many employees are bringing their smartphones and tablets with them to the office—and employers need to be prepared, says attorney Brian Jackson. […]

DOL Gets Serious About Federal Contractor Compliance; Slaps Companies with $1M in Back Wages in November

Companies that violate the federal government contractor laws risk not just fines and citations from the U.S. Department of Labor, but also debarment that prevents them from bidding on any other federal contracts for a specified period. For a company that relies predominantly on federal contracts, or that was depending on a financial infusion from […]

Counter Offers–Effective or Comp Structure Killers?

It’s important to recognize that if you’re considering a counteroffer, it means that you missed the opportunity early on and head off Bob’s resignation. And it’s an indication you didn’t know this employee as well as you should have, says Csizmar, founder and principal of CMC Compensation Group. Other Players Are Watching One thing’s for […]

Victims of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking protected against bias

by Edward Sisson As an employer, you know that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. You also know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. What you may not know is that those federal […]

Jail Administrator Sued for Pursuing Female Employees

Ten US Airways employees are flyin’ high this holiday season—and no, it’s not from imbibing at the company party. These employees went “above and beyond” delivering outstanding service to not only the airline’s customers, but to fellow colleagues—and some took home $10,000! What happened. The two women, “Dudley” and “Wilson,” were correctional officers at the […]