Advantages of 1099 Contractors
In a previous post, we talked about the decision companies face in classifying workers as independent contractors—those who receive a 1099 for tax purposes—and traditional employees who receive a W2.
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Breaking The Rules for The Best Results: Gallup’s View On Employee Engagement
While global leaders and companies understand in theory the importance of employee engagement, the percentage of engaged employees has barely budged since the beginning of the 2000s. And in the U.S., 70% of employees are not engaged in their jobs. With Millennials now comprising the largest proportion of the workforce—a generation for whom engagement in […]
Security Officer Claims Retaliation After Firearms Trainer Sexually Harassed Him
A male security officer alleged that a male firearms trainer sexually harassed him and that he became the victim of retaliation when he complained of the harassment. What Happened In February 2002, “Clark” started working as a security officer at a nuclear power plant in Buchanan, New York—initially as an employee of Wackenhut Services, Inc., […]
Should Social MOOCs Be Part of Your T&D?
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have started to revolutionize the world of advanced education. MOOCs have turned the traditional model of post-secondary education—involving enrollment at an institution for a typical 4-year term of structured coursework—on its head. And they might do the same for your organization’s T&D.
What Companies Can Learn About Candidate Attraction from Law Enforcement Agencies
Police work, always a tough job, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years—and this scrutiny has contributed to the recruiting challenges law enforcement agencies face.
Training Time—To Pay or Not to Pay?
When it comes to training time, usually compensation isn’t called into question. But what if a prospective employee’s offer of employment is contingent on whether he or she passes certain training classes? Can these preliminary training classes be unpaid? In a situation like this one, employers may be reluctant to shell out compensation for time […]
San Diego’s Embarrassing Sexual Harassment Problem
As you’ve surely heard, San Diego mayor Bob Filner is currently embroiled in a scandal involving lascivious sexual harassment allegations made by more than 10 different women.
Cal-COBRA: New Health Care Continuation Notices And Extended Coverage For Small Employers’ Workers
Governor Wilson has just signed a new law which will provide employees of small organizations access to COBRA-type continuation health care benefits. The new rules take effect January 1, 1998.
4 Tips from Google CEO Larry Page’s Playbook
Recently, Google Inc. cofounder Larry Page reclaimed the role of chief executive at the Internet company. I really wasn’t surprised when I read that one of Page’s priorities was to cut through the bureaucracy at Google. I’ve worked with and for enough entrepreneurs to know that they prize a nimble and fast-moving approach to business […]
Union Contracts: The 5 Words You Should Never Say When Acquiring A Company
On their last day of work, the unionized employees of bankrupt Aero Stretch Inc., a Gardena aerospace manufacturer, were told they could apply for positions the next day with the new company taking over, Advance Stretchforming International Inc. (ASI). The employees were also informed that there would be no union at ASI. Now the federal […]