BLS Reports Little Change in Unemployment at 3.7%
As we hit the halfway mark of 2019, one thing remains consistent: unemployment numbers continue to hover just below 4%.
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Do Your Managers Know How to Resist Retaliation?
Gauge your managers’ current knowledge about retaliation with these quick cases: Peter worried that a dangerous chemical was being used without proper protection, and he reported it to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). His boss, Sheila, was not happy. “Peter’s wrong,” she said. “There’s nothing unsafe about our process. And I’m miffed […]
Even Small Businesses Need an HR Strategy
Today we’ll hear from Michael F. Brown of Camden Consulting Group concerning why small businesses really do need to make the most of HR strategies.
Taxicab Confessions: Applicant Shows Up Under the Influence
Crazy job interview experiences are nothing new to HRSBT, and the following story is no different, but it will leave you scratching your head and wondering “what are people thinking?”
California Bank to Pay $866,000 in Benefits to ESOP Participants in Judgment Won by DOL
A privately held commercial bank in San Francisco, California was ordered by a U.S. district court in a fiduciary-breach judgment to pay more than $860,000 to participants in its former employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
‘Organizational Narratives’: A Powerful Approach to Making Employee Engagement Efforts Stick
By Sophie Sakellariadis To increase morale, productivity, and profit, creating the right culture and boosting employee engagement is essential in today’s competitive environment. Yet 75% of culture change initiatives fail. Why?
Executive Relocation Requires More Research Into Today’s Politically Charged Environment
As our world becomes more complex, dangerous, and in many cases isolated, the prospects of recruiting and then relocating executives have become more challenging.
CEO: Here’s What I Wish HR Would Do!
How did we get to this point? Sackett (www.timsackett.com) asks. He says, “Check out the graphics below. Don’t try to read them, just glance and ask whether your CEO wants to look at them.” (Sackett offered his tips during the recent SHRM annual Conference and Expo in Orlando.) Really pretty charts… are we adding […]
Ask the Expert: Workers’ Comp, Unemployment, Disability Benefits Generally Not Allowed at Same Time
Q Can employees collect workers’ compensation at the same time as unemployment or state disability insurance payments? The short answer is no. In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and disability insurance are distinct forms of support, each designed to address specific situations. Workers’ comp provides financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or […]
Leveraging AI for Proactive HR Solutions
Not long ago, HR teams focused mainly on looking backward—reviewing metrics like turnover rates, engagement scores, and time-to-fill stats to guide decisions. But that’s changing fast. Thanks to AI, HR is stepping into a new role: not just reacting to the past but anticipating what’s next—and taking action in the moment. Welcome to the era […]