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Last week I was part of a CEO panel asked to discuss how to achieve double-digit revenue growth. Now, isn’t that the $1 million question! My co-panelists were highly respected executives, each with 20-plus years of experience in our industry — publishing. Yet, when we started discussing the session among ourselves, I was surprised by […]
McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org have released Women in the Workplace 2016, a comprehensive annual study of the state of women in corporate America. The study finds that women fall behind early and face ever-greater challenges the more senior they become. Women are less likely to receive the first critical promotion to manager—so far fewer […]
Recruiting techie talent is all about understanding what they are looking for—and that’s true for recruiting any type of talent. In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned how retention gives a boost to recruiting; today, “techie” retention tips and an introduction to a unique new way to manage the first step of recruiting–job descriptions. Here are techie […]
The phrase “time off” can put a smile on the face of almost anyone with a job. When you place the word “paid” before it, the smile gets broader and the daydreaming begins. There is another word that, when included at the beginning of the phrase, may be the most powerful yet. That word is […]
The IRS and Treasury Department want to “initiate a dialogue” with the governmental plan community about how to better define when a retirement plan becomes a government plan, but while dialogue is good, will it result in burdensome regulatory requirements? On Nov. 8, the IRS and Treasury Department issued proposed rules on determining governmental plan […]
by Kylie Crawford TenBrook I am sorry to inform you that Paula “butter-your-bacon” Deen has become a health fanatic. A recent article in People magazine featured her weight loss transformation–and a recipe for marinated vegetable salad. (BOR-ING!) Of course, she looks great and will probably live a lot longer. And she’s a good role model […]
Mediation is getting a second look from companies concerned about hair-raising judgments and settlements from traditional court disputes. Should your organization be looking, too? Mediation is a simple concept, says The Justice Center of Atlanta: “Bring both sides of a dispute together. With the assistance of a neutral mediator, enable them to speak their mind […]
Suppose an accommodation you’ve provided for a disabled employee isn’t working out. How far must you go to find a new accommodation? And do you have to consider telecommuting as an alternative? A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision zeroes in on these questions. And we’ll suggest ways to manage the accommodation process to […]
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Bob Brady weighs the possible impact of swine flu on the workplace, and he invites you to a special audio conference on steps you can take to prepare. There’s been no shortage of bad news for employers lately—the economy, EFCA, you name it. Now it appears that we’re […]
The world seems to be changing at a faster rate every single day, and employees are taking the brunt of the change, and fearing for the future. Job loss is rampant, economic uncertainty looms around every corner, and no one truly knows if their same job will be around tomorrow. So, how do leaders guide […]