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Whistleblower Complaints: OSHA Issues Final Rules for Whistleblower Complaints Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Law

By Jennifer Carsen Oct 1, 2004 Uncategorized

Updated: Oct 1, 2004

In 2002, President Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, designed to deter corporate corruption and protect employees who blow the whistle on corporate transgressions. Now the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency designated to handle whistleblower complaints under the act, has released final rules regarding the complaint filing and investigation process. […]

Congress Members Introduce More Paid Sick Leave Legislation

By HR Hero Nov 18, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 18, 2009

U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-Connecticut) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) introduced legislation yesterday that would guarantee paid sick leave for employees infected by the H1N1 virus (also known as “swine flu”). The legislation would take effect 15 days after being signed into law but would end after two years. According to Dodd and DeLauro’s […]

Women Mentoring Women

By Heather Hunt Jan 11, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 11, 2013

Thomasina Tafur, a former FedEx senior manager who is now the president of Thomasina Tafur Consulting (www.thomasinatafur.com), which offers HR executives advice on positioning females for leadership roles, offers these tips for you to consider when offering a women mentor program: Conduct a needs assessment. Determine what upper management expects from the mentor program and […]

Compensation 2013–Not Where We Wanted to Be

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Mar 10, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 10, 2013

Unfortunately, there’s a place where we hoped to be in 2013, and that’s not where we are, but there are still strategies that will serve us well, says consultant Terry Pasteris. Where We’ve Been First of all, let’s look at where we’ve been, says Pasteris, who is president of TLMP Consulting Group. She offered her […]

Survey Says: More Training Needed for Higher Technical Requirements

By Heather Hunt Mar 15, 2013 Learning & Development

Updated: Mar 15, 2013

Almost half (49%) of Human Resources professionals expect that a higher education level will be required for most jobs within that time frame, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Achieve. And 46% said that most jobs today already require a higher education level than a decade ago. Manufacturing […]

Hot List: The BusinessWeek Bestseller List

By Celeste Blackburn Mar 3, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 3, 2008

BusinessWeek ranks business books that are the most recent bestsellers and provides a short summary. 1. Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Are you unsure where your true talents lie? Do you feel that you are both a person who gets things done and someone who offers penetrating analysis? Well, you can discover whether you are […]

Tech Worker Shortage Not Confined to United States

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff Jan 22, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 22, 2018

Recruiting Daily Advisor recently reported on tech hiring in the United States, citing a survey that finds companies nationwide except to increase staff during the first half of 2018, creating increased competition for tech talent. In Europe, employers are also confronting tech talent challenges.

Picnic, Ballgame, Social Event

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Aug 15, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 15, 2010

There’s nothing like a picnic or a party to boost morale, build teamwork, and reward employees for a job well done. But as with many things HR, there’s a downside: Failure to clarify and enforce policies can lead to unexpected claims, such as claims for workers’ compensation or sexual harassment, or liability. Serving Alcohol The […]