The Real Shapes and Sizes of 'Company Culture' (Part 2)
Adding to yesterday’s post, here’s more information about the various shapes and sizes of company culture, with some real-life examples.
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Changes to rules regarding Canadian citizenship
by Arlin Sahinyan In a time when immigration rules and regulations in many jurisdictions are becoming more stringent, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to the citizenship guidelines making grants of Canadian citizenship more accessible to permanent residents of Canada. On June 19, Bill C-6 received Royal Assent resulting in immediate changes […]
A Brief Guide: Video Games and Workplace L&D (Part 1)
The gamification market is anticipated to reach $11.1 billion by 2020. And according to Pew Research, 53% of 1,021 technology stakeholders claimed that gamification would be widely used by 2020, especially in the workplace. Video games are particularly becoming more and more popular in the workplace, as many industries adopt gamification strategies and techniques. But […]
Stay Ahead of the Curve with 2016’s Top 6 Recruiting Trends
Being “in the know” about recruiting trends can help keep you from being caught off guard when these impact your organization. As we round out the first quarter of 2016, what are some of the trends that are shaping recruiting in 2016? Let’s take a look.
One Foot Out the Door—How Partial and Trial Retirement Can Benefit Your Company
The Pew Research Center estimates that 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach age 65 every day until the year 2030. While the Boomers in your organization may not be planning on retiring anytime soon, now’s the time to begin preparing for this labor exodus.
New DOJ Guidance on DEI Programs: Find Out If Your Business is At Risk
Recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both employment and other public programs signals a shift in how employers should navigate the choppy waters of federal and state antidiscrimination laws. Shifting Ground on DEI In recent months, businesses have seen several measures—by […]
COBRA Extension Notice Needed Despite Awareness of Disability
Group health plan terms clearly explained that the plan administrator had to be notified of a disability determination within 60 days in order to trigger an 11-month COBRA extension; therefore, the plan administrator was justified in denying the extension when notice was received five months after the determination was issued, a federal district court in […]
Improvement in Some Areas of Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is difficult to combat. The primary challenge is that people harboring implicit bias—also referred to as unconscious bias—are by definition unaware that they have such biases.
Reenrollment into Plan Defaults Can Improve Portfolio Diversification, Study Finds
Most defined contribution retirement plan participants who are reenrolled in a plan’s default fund remain in that investment a year later, with only a few partially opting out, a recent Vanguard case study of reenrollment found.
4 Reasons Your Top Talent Is Thinking About Leaving
Chou, who is senior practice leader, compensation, at WorldatWork, offered his tips at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia. Why Key Talent Leaves Employers are always concerned about retaining top talent, says Chou, and most are getting a little more concerned as the economy brightens. However, the truth is that the job […]