Compensation Practices Should Not Be an Oral Tradition
We spoke with Dan Walter, CEO of compensation consulting firm Performensation, who urges compensation pros to avoid the path of “Beowulf.”
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Is ‘Turnover Armageddon’ Heading Your Way?
If the economy continues to improve, employers may be headed to what the most pessimistic call “Turnover Armageddon.” What can you do to prepare? If your organization is like most, workers have been patient about compensation for several years of low or no raises. They understood that their organizations were squeezed by economic pressures, and […]
Employee Handbooks: What Are the Pitfalls to Watch Out For?
I’m embarrassed to say that my company does not have an employee handbook of any kind, and I think it’s high time we got one together. Any tips for us? — HR Professional in Orange County
Why You Need To Get Your Story Straight – Always
What’s one of the hardest wrongful termination lawsuits to defend? The one where the “story” of the termination is inconsistent between HR, the manager, and the documentation.
How One Company Is Maintaining Training Excellence in a Down Economy
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 […]
Thomas Jefferson Recognized the Power of Engagement
Yesterday’s Advisor presented tips on managing change in the spirit of Independence Day; today, we share tips on building employee trust and how to boost engagement in your training sessions.
BMW Agrees To Tune Up Overtime Practices
How HR Can Avoid Bad Bosses and Train Better Leaders
At some point in their career, everybody’s had—or currently has—a bad boss. Businesses, direct reports, and even bosses themselves, deserve better. Becoming a good boss and a respected leader begins with identifying the dysfunctional ones: who they are, the traits they embody, and the interpersonal tics they demonstrate that make you feel like you’re being […]
Exempt Employees: Court Deals Blow To Overtime Class Action Trend
Over the past several years, many employers have been blind-sided by big class action lawsuits claiming employees were misclassified as exempt from overtime and owed millions—sometimes tens of millions—in back pay. Employers who have been hit include Taco Bell, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Mervyn’s California, U-Haul International Inc., Ross Dress For Less and Rent-A-Center. But a […]
The New ‘Wage Slaves’: Readers Talk Back
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady A few weeks ago, BLR’s CEO wrote an e-pinion in this space called “BlackBerry® at the Beach,” a reference to expectations that workers be available 24/7/365. He expressed his e-pinion that lower level exempts, ineligible for overtime, are the new “wage slaves.” Guess what? Readers agreed! Here’s Bob’s […]