Avoid These Ugly Preemployment Pitfalls
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed the good and the bad of preemployment inquiries; today, we take a look at some of the just plain ugly questions that you should never even think of asking.
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Winning Compensation Scorecards: What to Measure for Effective Results
Compensation Scorecards A compensation scorecard is any dissemination of aggregate compensation information beyond the HR organization. There are several types of scorecards, says Insler, who is the senior vice president at Sibson Consulting and leader of Sibson’s Western Region. His tips came during a recent BLR-sponsored webinar. Basic compensation information (e.g., average merit increase) Comparative […]
Eldercare Obligations Contribute to Turnover
The growing need for eldercare among aging parents is reshaping the workplace dynamic, especially for adult children who find themselves navigating full-time jobs alongside caregiving duties. Need for Eldercare on the Rise According to The Wall Street Journal, nearly 29 million U.S. workers now balance employment with caring for elderly family members. This dual responsibility […]
Premium Pay for Holidays a Popular Benefit, SHRM Says
More than half of employers provide employees with premium pay when they work holidays, a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey found.
Survey: Health, Wellness Programs Offer Satisfaction, But More Personalization Is Needed
Personalization, providing rewards, and understanding what employees want are key to maximizing value in employer-sponsored health and wellness programs according to results from a new national survey released by Welltok, Inc., developer of the CaféWell Health Optimization Platform ™ and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a nonprofit organization that leads initiatives to address […]
IRS Ruling Seen Opening Employer Plan Options for Student Loan Repayment Benefits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a private letter ruling (PLR) on August 17 that appeared to give the go-ahead to an employer-sponsored student loan repayment benefit offered through the company’s 401(k) plan.
Onboarding: Making a List and Checking It Twice
In a recent Recruiting Daily Advisor article, Steve Bruce shares general considerations for onboarding. But how do you make sure you don’t overlook an important consideration? And what about those seemingly minor considerations that make an impression on a new hire?
Employment Law Tip: 5 Tips for Drafting Bereavement Leave Policies
It’s a sad situation that every employer must face at one time or another—the death of someone in an employee’s family. While there’s no law in California requiring private employers to provide bereavement leave in this situation, most employers do allow employees a few days off when an immediate family member dies, and sometimes the […]
Onboarding for Remote Employees
More and more organizations are hiring employees who work from remote locations instead of commuting into a central workplace. If your organization is one of them, you’re aware of the fact that onboarding for a remote employee can look a bit different than it would otherwise.
Committing to Continuing Employee Education
Almost every organization—regardless of industry—shares a similar greatest asset: their workforce. In fact, for many organizations their human capital is what differentiates them from their competition. The right talent will constantly hit the points your organization is striving for—whether through having meaningful and productive conversations with clients, making good decisions that benefit the organization, or contributing to an overall positive work environment.