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by Leslie Bakken Oliver It’s that time again, when many of us take inventory of the past year and make resolutions for the coming year—for example, to do better, work smarter, become more efficient, or waste less time. For some of you, focusing on aspirations for the coming year may be part of a formalized […]
Sales compensation philosophies should be in alignment with company objectives while still motivating the sales team—all without going over budget. This can be a challenge, but there are some tips to help employers get it right. The 5 ‘Rights’ of Sales Compensation “When we’re talking about sales compensation objectives, we define them as the 5 […]
The United States has a very large number of employment and labor laws and regulations. Compliance with these rules can often be a daunting task, especially for smaller businesses without the luxury of a full-time HR or compliance staff.
An employer’s attendance policy violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because it was too rigid, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has alleged in a lawsuit.
Employment is now a part of the retirement experience in the United States, and many newly retired Baby Boomers who are in a position to continue working are doing so for reasons beyond money, says a recent study.
by Cristopher Willis Each year, the United States grants 85,000 H-1B employment visas, and every single one is highly sought after by American companies. These temporary work visas allow companies to hire international applicants with college degrees—often advanced—in a variety of fields, such as medicine and health care, engineering, architecture, accounting, and the arts. H-1B […]
by Charlie Plumb An Oklahoma law going into effect on November 1 allows employees to store ammunition in their locked vehicles parked at work. A key aspect of Oklahoma’s Self-Defense Act allows people with valid gun licenses to carry handguns openly as well as concealed weapons in many public places. But another part of the […]
Collaboration is usually lauded for enhancing an organization’s operations, as well as its overall levels of employee satisfaction. But is it also helpful for employee learning? Or, can it be detrimental to employee learning? A report by Pearson, as well as a review published by the Association for Psychological Science, indicate the answer to both […]
Although some parts of the country still feel like summer, this week we officially begin the fall season. The Farmers’ Almanac recently released its winter forecast for 2009-2010 predicting that three-fourths of the United States will experience colder than normal temperatures on average. When temperatures plunge, what can human resources do to reduce energy bills […]
Employment law attorney Micheal Maslanka reviews Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What’s Right and What to Do about It, finding it provides real insight into the ethics of judging employees on their outcomes and not their methods. In Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What’s Right and What to Do about It, […]