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Metrics let people make decisions based on objective information rather than simply guessing or going by instinct. Metrics also let people know what is important to the organization, since a metric that is tracked will be analyzed. HR metrics have historically often focused on the past. For example, HR metrics often include things like turnover […]
Federal judges are required to reduce jury verdicts in discrimination cases brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if a jury awards more than is permitted under federal caps. But a bill now pending in Congress, the Equal Remedies Act of 2024, would end […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Erin Pappo, client services director for Camden Consulting Group, discussed the value of stay interviews to organizations. Today, Pappo reveals 10 questions to ask in a stay interview and how to use the feedback effectively.
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of trade secrets to an organization’s ability to successfully compete against others in its industry, as well as the tricky balancing act required to both ensure employees who need it have access to trade secret information and protect that information from misuse. In this post, we discuss […]
Beachboard made his remarks at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Chicago. He is a shareholder in the Los Angeles and Torrance, California, offices of law firm Ogletree Deakins. Urban Legend #1 Assistants and secretaries need to have BlackBerries to better support those they work for—and they understand that (and don’t expect to […]
We’ve been reporting on litigation surrounding Nevada’s minimum wage all year. Although some issues remain unresolved, we now have important guidance from the state’s highest court on the scope of the term “provide” under the minimum wage law as well as which statute of limitations applies to wage claims. The following article provides an overview of the court’s ruling.
As you interview new candidates to fill open roles, what makes your organization stand out from the crowd? What about when you’re focusing on retaining your current employees? Or simply trying to boost morale?
In part one of this article we explored the value of internal social media (ISM) and it’s impact on the workplace. Today we’ll look at how to make ISM easy to access and ideas for making ISM work for your business.
Local governments and municipalities face many of the same wage and hour challenges as other employers, but they must deal with unique issues that could subject them to litigation if they aren’t fully up-to-speed on their compliance obligations. One tricky issue involves the proper classification of all workers — whether they fall under one of […]
by Lisa Bodell, futurethink This past summer, IBM announced that it would exchange annual performance reviews for a different approach: instead of being held to a set of goals drafted every January, employees will check in with managers throughout the year and get more frequent feedback, shifting priorities and goals if needed. The new process […]