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Time is running out for you to let us know how your company handles high potential employees (HiPos). Who are these employees? How do you identify them? What do you do once you know who they are? We want to know, and if you tell us, you can find out what your competitors said! Help […]
Confused about family leave certifications in California? If so, you’re not alone—they regularly trip up even the most experienced HR professionals. Read on for a quick rundown of what you need to know.
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Last week BLR CEO and founder Bob Brady asked you to take a brief survey on HR’s role in executive compensation and the current economic crisis. Your responses, as usual, were thought provoking. Poll results HR managers responding to last week’s poll were nearly unanimous in condemning C-level […]
By Barbara J. Koenig, JD, Jackson Loman Stanford & Downey
A new video released by 1 Million for Work Flexibility, the first national initiative to create a collective voice in support of work flexibility, highlights the broad range of reasons why workers need flexible workplace policies—as well as the business sense behind providing work flex. “Work flexibility is something that is wanted by all kinds […]
Employee productivity and satisfaction are closely linked in both positive and negative ways. Data have repeatedly shown that employees with high levels of job satisfaction tend to be more productive. Employees who enjoy their jobs tend to work harder, longer, and smarter. At the same time, many efforts to boost employee productivity can have a […]
By Reggie Gay Employers that need workers often find themselves inundated with applicants — especially in today’s down economy. Some employers have even resorted to limiting the applicant pool to currently employed individuals as a way of dealing with a deluge of resumes. But that can be a legally shaky strategy. Mastering HR Special Reports: […]
By Kyle Emshwiller To get creative juices flowing, Jonah Lehrer, author of Imagine: How Creativity Works, , suggests quick and easy ways to rest your brain and maximize productivity. Among other relaxation techniques, he suggests making the most of your commute to work. In Lehrer’s book, highlighted in American Express Open Forum, he advises workers […]
Providing rest breaks in California is just as important as providing meal breaks, and failing to do so could prompt similar penalties if discovered. In fact, meal and rest period requirements have played a huge role in wage and hour litigation for more than 5 years now.