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Litigation Value: From Dunder Mifflin’s corporate perspective, likely $0, though it might find itself having to defend claims that it should be liable for Michael’s tuition promise. Michael on the other hand . . . but you can’t get blood from a turnip, right? Just how long has Michael Scott been wreaking havoc on the […]
Jessi Marcoff, Chief People Officer at InvoiceCloud, didn’t take a traditional path to HR. Her journey began in change management at Portland General Electric, where she discovered a passion for connecting people with purpose. This early experience ignited a spark, leading her to explore the intersection of business strategy and human potential. After honing her […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) on April 4 released details of a 60-day delay in implementation of its new fiduciary rule and Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE). The rule formalizing the extension, was published in the Federal Register on April 7, also delivered changes that significantly reduce compliance burdens during a transition period until January […]
Before January 1, 2014, employers covered by the employer responsibility provision of the health care reform law—also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—will need to decide if they will provide health care insurance to their employees or pay the penalties for not doing so. This decision is commonly referred to as ‘play or pay.’ […]
If someone requests a leave of absence because of pregnancy or serious illness, you probably know the federal and state laws that apply. But you may not be aware that there are a host of other rules allowing employees to take leave in other situations-such as going into drug rehab, taking an adult literacy class […]
An organization is only as strong as its people, so in order to operate at its best, employees need to be at their best. That’s where a good wellness program can really make a difference.
A look at Gallup research on employee engagement during the pandemic is revealing. You’ll notice what many people didn’t expect: Engagement levels remained steady. For all the wholly justified concern about employee isolation and a potential disconnect from company culture while working from home, workers stayed engaged, and their efforts helped employers weather COVID-related economic […]
In today’s multigenerational workforce, it’s constantly a challenge to train, motivate, and lead your organization’s employees. Visualization and imagery can help, however, as shown in today’s article by Chris Ainsworth, head of talent and organizational development for TD Bank®.
Corporate functions often have a distinct if largely unspoken split between customer-facing and back-end roles. While salespeople, marketing teams, and customer service reps interact with groups of or specific customers on a regular basis, those with more behind-the-scenes roles may rarely interact with customers or potential customers in their day-to-day activities. But in today’s competitive […]
Two major plan sponsor organizations urged the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to withdraw the revisions it proposed to the Form 5500 reporting requirements for group health and retirement plans.