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Sponsors of apprenticeship programs that are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) need to be aware of a final rule updating equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements.
Employer preparation for preparing for health care reform’s pay-or-play provisions, especially data reporting (under Sections 6055 and 6056) to the IRS, can be complicated by: (1) changes in workers’ employment status (from part-time to full-time); (2) an organization’s switching from one measurement method to another; and (3) the structure of controlled groups and subsidiaries, speakers […]
“Some HR managers keep 40 or more stats, virtually all uninteresting to their company’s executives,” says attorney James P. Greene, Esq. of the law firm Dykema Gossett, PLLC.
Litigation Value: Squiggle Quips = $3.95 per package; delicious dinner without your wallet = an embarrassing (and defamatory) mugshot on the restaurant wall; finding out Angela publicly joked about urinating on Gabe = priceless. Last night provided us with an evening of reruns, but I love The Office and have been known to watch episodes […]
by Jodi R. Bohr As we put another year is in the books and look toward the promise of a new year, we may make (and hopefully keep) personal resolutions. But as HR professionals, we ought to make resolutions—or at least consider changes—to improve the processes we use daily, weekly, or even annually. Take this […]
To recap the situation: Like many other companies, the economic downturn forced Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Inc. (HCSS) to reduce its employee development budget over the last few years. But unlike some other companies, the Sugar Land, Texas, company was able to cut expenses without sacrificing learning for its 100+ employees. Unique Orientation Experience In […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, WorldatWork’s Kerry Chou offered the four top reasons that key talent leaves organizations. Today, what strategies are working, plus an introduction to a highly practical collection of prewritten, ready-to-use HR policies. What Strategies Are Working? WorldatWork surveys have shown the following percentages of respondents who said the tactic was “very effective” or […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we enjoyed Attorney Donna M. Ballman’s take on some of the dumbest moves HR managers make. In today’s issue, Ballman, who usually represents employees, shares more HR bloopers. We’ll also take a look at an audit program that will keep Ballman and similar attorneys out of your workplace. “There are some badly […]
A thread running through a succession of news stories is sending a clear message to employers: The military is shrinking its ranks and the pressure is on civilian employers to hire more veterans. U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced new downsizing plans for the nation’s armed forces in February, explaining that budget cuts are […]
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how to hire and train minors for seasonal work.