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Great California Workplaces: Quality and Sustainability Drive Lundberg Family Farms’ Winning Commitment to Its Employees

By Jennifer Carsen Apr 15, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Lundberg Family Farms is a family-owned-and-operated business in Richvale that produces and markets high-quality organic rice and rice products using environmentally friendly farming processes. Lundberg uses sustainable methods that protect the land and other natural resources for future generations, from the field to all aspects of production and marketing. This commitment to care and quality […]

Hire Me (I Update FaceBook Every 15 Minutes)

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Nov 27, 2011 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 27, 2011

You’re going to find out interesting things about potential employees online, says attorney Eric Meyer—like how often they update FaceBook—and some of what you find is going to be information you would NEVER ask about in an interview. What are you going to find out online? Gender is typically no surprise, says Meyer. It’s likely […]

Reverse Mentoring and Other Joys of Managing Gens X and Y

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 13, 2008 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 14, 2008

Having explained generational baggage in yesterday’s Advisor, n-gen People Performance Inc. consultant Giselle Kovary moves on to tips for getting, keeping, and growing employees of different generations. You have to be able to tell a story that’s appealing to all four generations, says Kovary. Analyze your current approach:  What is your unique selling proposition?  What […]

‘No Raise This Year’ (Again): Handling the Compensation Conversation

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 21, 2009 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Oct 21, 2009

Yesterday’s Advisor showed how author Jathan Janove’s Star Profiles can help managers avoid “Peter Principle” promotions. But it left unanswered the question of how to handle the top salesperson who didn’t get the promotion to sales manager. And, we’ll find help for tackling the tough “no raise this year” talk. If Mike (less successful as […]

Employer Stuck with $830k Bill After Delay Results in S-L Claim Denial

By Todd Leeuwenburgh Apr 12, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 12, 2012

The outcome in this case should remind employers that even with stop-loss (S-L) in place, a self-insured health plan is risky business. Trouble for the Claire’s Stores health plan started in the form of a premature birth, which generated about $1 million in charges. Under the terms of its S-L contract, the plan had to […]

Exempt Employees: Some Computer Software Professionals And Nurses Now Exempt From Overtime

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Oct 1, 2000 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

  Governor Davis has signed a new law (S.B. 88), which is now in effect, exempting from the overtime rules certain nonsalaried computer software workers who are paid at least $41 per hour. The exemption applies to highly skilled employees doing intellectual or creative work of specified types requiring discretion and independent judgment. Also, certified, salaried […]

YouTube Video Responsible for Beauty

By Denise Rand Jan 23, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

One would think that if you’re planning to game the system, you should plan on keeping a low profile. But that’s simply not how one California beauty queen decided to play it—and she’s not smiling quite so broadly these days.

DOL proposes rulemaking to implement statutory amendments to FMLA

By Rita Zeidner Jan 30, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 30, 2012

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis  announced on Jan. 30 that the U.S. Department of Labor is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement new statutory amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act that would expand military family leave provisions and incorporate a special eligibility provision for airline flight crew employees. The FMLA, […]

Hot List: New York Times Bestselling Hardcover Business Books

By Celeste Blackburn May 10, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 10, 2010

The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the New York Times on May 10. 1. The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis. The people who saw the real estate crash coming and made billions from their foresight. 2. 13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and […]

No Nonsense Retention: Open Door 80% of the Time

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jul 25, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 25, 2011

In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Jeff Cortes said, “Fire the slugs.” Today, more of his timely retention and engagement tips, plus an introduction to the all-in-one HR website, HR.BLR.com. 6. Keep Your Door Open 80% of the Time [Go here for retention tips 1-5.] Let your people know you are accessible to them, says Cortes, author […]