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The Feds are always on the lookout for administrative, civil, and criminal infractions. However, Attorney Christine D. Mehfoud says an organization needn’t worry as long as it has an effective compliance program supported by thorough internal investigations. Is your company prepared?
At some point, every workplace is faced with allegations that a supervisor behaved badly. Perhaps it was a stray remark about a disability, age, or race. Or maybe they treated someone in a way that wouldn’t pass the smell test under the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities […]
Employee Stock Purchase Plans can reduce 401(k) plan loans, a prominent money management firm says. Fidelity Investments found that employees are less likely to take out a loan from their 401(k) account if their company also features an employee stock purchase plan. Employee funds held in these often-discounted stock plans, which are increasingly seen as […]
Among the speakers at the HR Tech conference held recently in Las Vegas was Josh Bersin, a highly respected consultant and principal and founder of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting. “Talent Management? Isn’t that for Hollywood?” he asked. Here is some of Bersin’s research along with tips for succeeding with a talent agenda for the […]
The holiday season certainly brings customer service to the forefront of our thinking, but excellent service is needed 24/7/365 in order to have a successful business. Therefore, in today’s Advisor, we continue our discussion of what makes great customer service—year-round. It’s not about shoes, says Internet shoe company Zappos’ CEO, Tony Hsieh. It’s about […]
By Steven Parker Cultivating a culture of continuous feedback is something we hear about daily, and just about every manager on the planet claims to have an “open door” policy. But, are we really following through on this promise?
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Josh Bersin offered research and tips on talent acquisition; today, we present his take on corporate “soul,” engagement, and The Simply Irresistible Organization®.
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las Vegas In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned about advancements in healthcare benefit management that were presented at HR Tech Las Vegas; today, innovations in connecting new recruits with seasoned mentors in your organization.
Focus on your culture, and the profits will follow, says Zappos’ CEO and author of Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose, Tony Hsieh. And the culture at Zappos is all about customer service. The company, known primarily for its Internet shoe business, does very little advertising, Hsieh says; instead, it counts […]
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las Vegas The exponential growth of technology is affecting the workplace in exciting ways, and the fields of HR, Compensation, and Benefits are no exception. Among the innovators at this year’s HR Technology® Conference and Expo in Las Vegas was Castlight Health.