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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. 

Holistic Employee Advancement: Ensuring Success Beyond Promotion

It’s what we’re all supposed to be striving for at work: the promotion. The holy grail of employment. However, according to ADP research, recently promoted people are more likely to quit their jobs. Why might frontline workers, specifically, quit when faced with new roles? They may encounter a gap between their skills and those required […]

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 […]

Compensation: How Do We Calculate Premium Pay for Employees with Certifications?

I would like direction on how to determine additional premium pay for employees with certifications, such as a Certified Public Accountant. Is there a general rule or guidance on determining premium pay? I appreciate your help. — Allison in Sacramento   Sometimes premium pay is tied to shift work, temporary assignments in other locations, or […]

Internal Investigations: Don’t Make a Legal Determination

When HR managers do internal investigations, one of the most common mistakes is to wind up the final report with a legal determination, says attorney Jennifer Brown Shaw. “Don’t do that,” she urges. “Just find out and report what happened.” In California, for example, Shaw says, a legal conclusion reached in your investigation report is […]