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by Elaine Young Here is a look at the various issues that may come up when you need to visit another country for work. Or for vacation! Passports How many times have we received a call from someone who is about to depart on a business trip and realizes that her U.S. passport has expired? […]
M. Lee Smith Web Editor Wendi Watts reviews the book The Truth about Profiting from Social Networking by Patrice-Anne Rutledge. How to use Facebook and other social media websites to communicate with employees, customers, and coworkers. Regardless of whether you are a Facebook addict or are challenged to add an attachment to an email, if […]
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 proliferation of new laws addressing the possession of firearms has brought about an issue that could directly impact many workplaces. Gun owners with handgun carry permits can now, in many states, bring their guns into parks, bars, schools, and the workplace. Laws passed in at least nine states prohibit employers from banning employees from […]
Employers in Maryland have 10 months to adjust their employee benefit policies, plan documents and plan language regarding dependents before a law legalizing same-sex marriage goes into effect. But that comes with a couple of caveats: (1) the law may be repealed before it even goes into effect; and (2) if it does go into […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we started to review some of the various metrics available to recruiters to assess recruiting effectiveness. Today we’re taking a look at a few more
While stress does not always stem from work, it often filters into the workplace. Employers today recognize this and see voluntary benefits as a way to ease the impact financial stress has on employee well-being and performance.
Only a year and a half into wellness programming, the Mall of America already has seen a wellness “buzz” and health care savings that may be the result of its employee wellness initiative. Susan Amundson, HR director of the mall’s 900-employee workforce (that’s just mall employees–about 12,000 more work in the stores), acknowledges that while […]
By Dr. Robert P. Hewes, senior partner, Camden Consulting Group “Just get them a coach!” As a coaching firm, Camden Consulting Group hears this on a regular basis, but it tends to raise a potential warning flag. Often, it is a rallying cry without an accompanying desire, understanding, or readiness to seek change from the […]
Incentive Compensation Checklist General Questions Do you have an incentive compensation plan? Yes□ No□ Is it in writing? Yes□ No□ Does your incentive plan support the company’s mission and long-term goals/objectives? Yes□ No□ What levels of the organization will participate in the incentive compensation plan, e.g., top management, salespeople, entire organization? Yes□ […]