Employees Are Engaged when They Have Control
A recent, extensive survey on engagement and the global workforce has a lot to say about the state of engagement in America and what makes workers more likely to be engaged.
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FMLA Riddle: When is an FMLA Violation Not a Violation?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) continues to baffle lawyers and HR professionals. But sometimes a riddle brings welcome news, as we see in a recent decision from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal court of appeals covering Texas). Read on. Where’s the Beef? Virginia Adams worked for Columbia/HCA Hospital. She […]
Avoid Bad Bosses—Train Better Leaders!
Everybody’s had a bad boss at some point in his or her career. Given their prevalence, you can train better leaders by identifying the dysfunctional ones. Know who the bad bosses are, the traits they embody, and their interpersonal failings in order to build empathetic, communicative, and overall “good” bosses.
DOL Sues Staples for Alleged FMLA Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit seeking back wages and liquidated damages on behalf of a former Staples Contract and Commercial Inc. employee for alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. DOL filed suit after a Wage and Hour Division investigation found that the employer failed to notify an employee […]
New EEOC Wellness Program Rules: The ADA
Wellness programs have taken root at many companies nationwide, viewed as a way to both nurture employees’ well-being and help the organization’s bottom line. However, certain regulations do apply for wellness programs. Today and tomorrow, we will hear the latest on these rules from BLR® Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell, JD.
Expert Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Chief Financial Officers
In a tight labor market, recruiting top talent is tough, and even more so when you’re looking to recruit executive roles. But fear not, we’ve got an expert who is sharing some tips to help you recruit and retain a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Lost Now Found? Online Retirement Benefits Database Now Live
Employers know that locating terminated vested participants and beneficiaries owed benefits under a retirement plan can be difficult—in part because people move, change jobs, and will forget they may have a balance or benefit owed to them under a prior employer’s plan. However, employers generally have an obligation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act […]
Boomers and Xers Look at Short- and Long-Term Pay Differently
Yesterday, we got some insights from Laura Fries, managing director and executive vice president at Baker Tilly, on pay strategies to retain up-and-coming Gen Xers. Today, her thoughts on short-term versus long-term pay for different generations.
Employers Should Conduct Equal Pay Audits
Amid the focus on culling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives over the past year, employers must distinguish DEI efforts from core compliance activities, such as equal pay audits. Compensation reviews and audits should remain a routine best practice for organizations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international laws. Additionally, such audits […]
Baby Boomers Seek ‘Unretirement’
The latest trend among older Americans is one that may benefit your company. A significant number of retired Baby Boomers want to rejoin the workforce.