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To Lump Sum or Not to Lump Sum: What to Consider When Choosing a Relocation Compensation Package
by Lisa Johnson, global practice leader for consulting services at Crown World Mobility After years of staying put due to the stagnant economy, the improved current economic conditions have resulted in more and more workers—confident in the job market and willing to move to new places and take chances—happily relocating for new jobs. With this […]
Continuous Performance Management vs. Annual Review
Feedback is crucial to employee development, both to reinforce positive behaviors and to address and correct negative behaviors. Additionally, regular feedback is important in helping employees advance in their careers within the organization. Unfortunately, many organizations continue to limit their formal employee feedback to an annual review.
Ask the Expert: How to Handle Tips Given to Exempt Workers?
Question: We have exempt employees who manage our catering division and sometimes get tips from customers. How do we declare tips for them?
Why ‘Sink or Swim’ for Millennial Hires Fails Every Time
The biggest difference I can find between GenXers (born 1965-1979) and my Millennial peers (born 1980-2000) is our overall level of self-reliance and resourcefulness (the kind that goes beyond Googling the answer). Many managers, GenX ones in particular, have no trouble sharing their frustrations about new hires who have an inability to figure out problems […]
Audit Turns Up Turnover Nightmare Sorry, One More Critical Task for Comp—Audit Time
Despite the fact that most comp managers are crazy busy, it’s time to add a task to the mix, says Dorf—a thorough compensation program audit. And, yes, in spite of what could be construed as a self-serving suggestion, he wants you to hire someone else to do it. Dorf is managing director of Compensation Resources, […]
How to Avoid a Toxic Workplace: 9 Tips for Bosses and Team Members
I’ve had the opportunity to work in hundreds of dental offices over the course of my career. I have been full time, part time, temporary and everything in between. Working in a wide range of office cultures has provided me perspective in my role as a hiring consultant. I have seen the best of the […]
Managing Different Generations in the Workplace
As the economy continues to grow and the job market becomes increasingly robust, many employers around the country are probably starting to get antsy, wondering how they can entice their best employees to stick around instead of looking for a bump in pay or responsibilities elsewhere. Building employee loyalty can be a tough task for […]
Dancing Hamster Is So Cute, but So Not Disabled
Have you ever seen the Kia car commercials with the dancing hamsters? They look pretty innocent, but that is the exact opposite! One of those hamsters is actually a fraud!
Pros and Cons of Employees Having a Second Job
Employers want employees who are loyal and unlikely to leave the organization. Where does having multiple jobs fit into that? Does it mean employees are more likely to stay because they appreciate the flexibility or more likely to go because they have other options?