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Despite embracing the concept of pay-for-performance, a surprisingly large number of North American employers say their pay-for-performance programs are not doing what they are designed to do—drive and reward individual performance—according to a new survey released by Willis Towers Watson.
When parsing through research, it’s obvious that compliance programs are imperative for any organization that wants to be successful long term, regardless of its size or revenue.
By Bruce Grist Conventional wisdom suggests that because a nonsolicitation clause is more likely than a noncompete clause to be enforced by a Canadian court, why bother including a noncompete clause in an employment agreement? The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Edward Jones v. Voldeng suggests that there is still value in including […]
Question: Several exempt employees would like to donate an accrued vacation hour to a nonexempt employee to show appreciation for his military service. Is it possible to transfer this time? And, if so, how should it be taxed for the donator and/or recipient? Also, do I need a policy for this–or no, because it is […]
Employees’ postings on social media have been called “online water-cooler talk,” essentially comparing it to office gossip. But most HR professionals have had to learn one big difference the hard way. Water-cooler talk doesn’t leave a permanent record, and social media does. One way the two do compare is the common topic of supervisors. Unfortunately, […]
According to a 2015 Gallup poll, only 31.5% of U.S. workers are engaged in their jobs—less than one-half. The good news is, gamification has gone mainstream, and the trend is moving upward as Millennials are becoming a more dominant force in the workplace. In 2030, they will count for 75% of the workforce.
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor It’s all too common to read about the positive traits of great leaders, but what about their darker side, the negative traits, asks business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. In today’s e-pinion, how he’s become a better leader […]
by Edward Sisson The acting deputy administrator of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Administrator’s Interpretation (AI) No. 2013-1 on January 14 to explain the WHD’s position on who is considered a son or daughter under Section 101(12) of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The […]
Spending time on social media at work is a no-no at many companies. Employers want their employees working, not checking Facebook or reading Twitter posts. But what if the two weren’t actually mutually exclusive?
This content was originally published in April 2010. For the latest FMLA regulation changes, visit our FMLA article archives or try our practical FMLA compliance guide. Although the number of military service members called to active duty has decreased somewhat, many American men and women in the National Guard and reserves continue to receive the […]