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There are a few do’s and don’ts you’ll want to be aware of when using recruiters to scout top talent for your organization if you want your investments in recruiting to yield great and long-lasting results.
A surprising survey shows that many companies simply don’t track their paid-time-off (PTO) programs, even though the cost may be as high as health care. Potential savings from better management: millions. Employee: “Boss. I don’t feel well. I’d like to stay home but I’m not sure I’ve got any sick days left.” Employer: “Hey, who’s […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we featured lawsuit avoidance tips from Attorney William J. Anthony. Today, we’ll cover more of his wage and hour tips, and we’ll take a look at a unique one-stop solution for meeting HR challenges. Anthony made his remarks at a recent seminar sponsored by national law firm Jackson Lewis LLP, where he […]
HR services and staffing company Randstad conducts regular surveys regarding employee engagement, and the results from the last two annual surveys reveal the rising role of training in keeping employees engaged. Here are the five top workplace considerations Randstad identified in its 2013 study: Flexible work arrangements or reduced hours: While only one-in-seven employees say […]
by Peter A. Jones A New York employer offered its employees a 15 percent pay raise if they had the company logo tattooed on their bodies. Reportedly, there were no limitations on the size or location of the tattoo, and about 40 employees accepted the offer and are receiving raises after having been inked. There […]
By Kyle Emshwiller According to a recent survey, over 60 percent of HR managers interviewed said their company conducts employment interviews through video often, up from 14 percent last year. Could video one day replace face-to-face interviews? Probably not, at least not in the near future. While 13 percent of respondents think their organization will […]
By Mario Moussa, PhD, Derek Newberry, PhD, and Madeline Boyer In yesterday’s Advisor, Dr. Mario Moussa, Dr. Derek Newberry, and Madeline Boyer, authors of Committed Teams: Three Steps to Inspiring Passion and Performance, presented two of the five most damaging teamwork ills and the prescriptions to remedy them. Today, Moussa, Newberry, and Boyer discuss the […]
According to a recent report, more than 13 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2015, with fraudsters stealing a total of $15 billion from them. Your employees or business can easily become the next target, but there is one proactive step you can take to prevent and combat identity theft—proper training.
by Jonathan C. Sterling Q We have an employee over age 65 who has been a manager for over 40 years and has excellent evaluations in his file. Recently we have learned that his department is possibly committing fraud in their documentation of paperwork. He doesn’t abide by company policy, doesn’t meet deadlines, and has […]
A ton of us are drinking coffee. I have a paper cup full of “life juice” next to my keyboard as I write this post. Coffee is not the reason I get out bed, but it is certainly a large contributor to me not staying out for the rest of the day. And, consistent with our […]