New Hires: Why the Introductory Period Is So Valuable
Yesterday, we explained why rushing into a new-hire decision can be a big mistake. Today, we’ll look at a valuable tool that many employers don’t take advantage of: the introductory period.
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Minimize Injuries with Ergonomics Training
Poor ergonomics can put workers at risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), such as a back injury, sprain or strain, or carpal tunnel syndrome, among many others. Training can help prevent those injuries and, in the process, can reduce injury-related absenteeism, lost productivity, turnover, and workers’ compensation claims.
Be Flexible and Encouraging: More Intern Management Guidelines
By Nick Morpus In yesterday’s Advisor, Capterra Inc.’s Nick Morpus described two of his five guidelines for managing interns at your organization. Today, Morpus elaborates on the final three guidelines.
Like parenting, managing is tough but brings great rewards
by Dan Oswald It’s often said that being a parent is the world’s toughest job. Not all of us are parents, but most of us can appreciate what a difficult job parenting is. I found it fascinating that Boston-based advertising agency Mullen created an ad for a nonexistent director of operations position. The requirements included: […]
Cultivating a Culture of Wellness Is Integral to Employee Engagement
By Heidi Bowman, Weight Watchers Health Solutions It’s a quandary your company, like many, may be grappling with on a daily basis: How can you attract—and retain—employee interest in health and wellness?
Reviewing Your Training
Developing a training program and the associated materials can be a tedious task. And it’s tempting for efficiency-minded training staff to avoid doing unnecessary work by recycling those materials year after year.
How Much Harm Is Enough? Transfer Supports Title VII Discrimination Claim
In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, there was no question that the complaining employee was moved out of her position because of her gender, but she suffered no loss of pay or rank. So the Court had to determine whether she was still able to maintain an employment discrimination claim under Title VII of […]
You Need To Fire More Employees (No, Not an April Fool’s Joke!)
Given a choice of using the carrot or the stick in their organizations, many people favor the carrot. But not today’s guest poster, Kyle Eastham (a.k.a., “the Black Belt Speaker”). He feels we need more stick—or perhaps “kick,” given his moniker?
Survey: Hiring Veterans Remains Strong, but Veteran Job Satisfaction Takes a Dip
Having one of the largest forces in the world, caring for U.S. veterans when they leave the military includes helping them find gainful employment. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 37% of employers say they will actively recruit for veterans over the next 12 months—remaining flat over last year (37%), but still up from 33% […]
IRS Clarifies Midyear Changes to ‘Safe Harbor’ 401(k) Plans
The IRS on Jan. 29 provided some long-awaited guidance on which midyear amendments to “safe harbor” 401(k) retirement plans it will allow — and which remain prohibited. The guidance, effective immediately, should put to rest years of confusion among practitioners over when they can adjust plans to reflect short-term changes without putting their plan’s qualification […]