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The U.S. Department of Labor is considering a lower, $47,000 salary threshold for its upcoming overtime regulations, according to news reports. A former Wage and Hour Division administrator called the move an “empty gesture” and said that setting the threshold any higher than $35,000 is irresponsible. The version of the rules that DOL proposed last June would […]
I think everyone can agree that they want their workers innovating. After all, Innovation is the champion of success. A new study shows that workers are just too busy to dedicate enough time towards innovation.
by H. Juanita M. Beecher On January 29, President Barack Obama announced at a White House ceremony celebrating the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is proposing a new rule to collect pay data through the EEO-1 report. The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on […]
I need someone in that chair tomorrow! That’s every hiring manager’s demand, but it’s a dangerous one. Rushed recruiting brings bad hires, lost productivity, bad morale, and expensive lawsuits.
Some managers believe that if they train in how to recognize harassment, unaware employees will start to see it and sue. A new study tells if they’re right. Are you a graduate of the “Ostrich School of Management?” It’s easy to figure out which managers are. They’re the ones who think that if they take […]
Actor Matt Damon sure has had an up and down past few weeks. First, Damon made some questionable comments on HBO’s Project Greenlight, a documentary developed by Damon himself (along with some famous friends including buddy Ben Affleck) focusing on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. When African-American producer Effie […]
To be business leaders, HR professionals must utilize C-Suite thinking in reporting and decision support. And that means metrics. For guidance we turned to the all-HR-in-one website, HR.BLR.com. A metric is simply a way to quantify, measure, and track key performance indicators. Metrics can support decisions related to: Compensation programs Hiring and retention Succession planning […]
Since fair season has come to an end, so has the stomach-churning rides on the Ferris wheel. For one company, however, rides on the Ferris wheel take on a whole new meaning.
Special from HR Tech Las VegasFrom the abject terror of riding in a driverless car, to the pleasure of cows being milked by a robot milker, the second machine age is affecting everything, including HR, says Andrew McAfee, principal research scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The pandemic changed the way people look at the world. Priorities like family, experiences, and social causes became more important than ever before. People also increasingly care about the impact companies have on the environment and prefer to spend their dollars with brands prioritizing the planet. Businesses therefore need workers who know how to institute […]