Are You ‘Cost of Sales’ or ‘Cost of Labor’?
“One of the basic philosophy decisions for compensation managers is whether sales compensation will be based on a cost of sales approach or a cost of labor approach,” says consultant Joseph DiMisa.
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Michigan Governor Celebrates Labor Day with Unusual Worker
In his Labor Day remarks, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said, “Let’s also look to the future and commit to prepare the talent of tomorrow.” Was he referring to a very unusual “worker” who was with him as he led 30,000 state residents in walking across the famous Mackinac Bridge on the holiday?
3 Ways to Make Classroom Space Work for You and Your Trainees
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned about innovative classroom activities as well as points for better PowerPoint® presentations. Today, we get tips from another training expert on how to make the best use of classroom space.
Looking to Recruit New Workers? Try Internships
With unemployment so low, it’s hard to find top talent. Which is why many employers are turning to interns to help fill the void.
Hot Wage/Hour Issues (Littler Report)
Law firm Littler Mendelson’s recently issued special report, Hot Wage and Hour Issues for Home Healthcare Employers (Littler Report), which offers practical tips for employers in any industry. The recently published Littler Report finds that wage and hour lawsuits against home healthcare providers have frequently involved three issues: Misclassification (employees who claim they have been […]
I Need to UNdesignate Some FMLA Leave; Is That OK?
What can you do if you discover that you’ve mistakenly designated leave as FMLA-qualifying? Several cases help point the way to the policy you should follow. Employer’s Promise (Designation) Must Be Kept Some courts have held that employees are entitled to FMLA protections based on representations made by the employer, even if the employer’s representation […]
Stay Competitive by Investing in New Technologies
Recent research suggests that investments in cyber, digital, and emerging technology are likely in the next three years.
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).
HRDA Frankly Speaking: Paychex TA Director on The One Skill to Look Out For When Hiring
With job openings often getting hundreds, if not thousands of applications, interviewing has become a pivotal skill for hiring managers and HR professionals to hone. But how can you sift through and find the best candidate for the position, avoiding things like recency bias and latching on to “vibe” based hiring? We sat down with […]
The Three Reasons Why Coaching Works
By Sara Guerreiro Coaching is an important part of workforce training—but why, exactly? We’ll find out in today’s Advisor from guest columnist Sara Guerreiro, a consultant with The KonTerra Group.