Advantages of 1099 Contractors
In a previous post, we talked about the decision companies face in classifying workers as independent contractors—those who receive a 1099 for tax purposes—and traditional employees who receive a W2.
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OT with Multiple Rates? Weighted Rate OR Agreement
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented examples for calculating the “regular rate” pay. Today, overtime with shift differentials and multiple rates of pay, plus an introduction to the guide especially for small or even one-person, HR departments. Example #3—Shift Differentials [Go here for examples 1 and 2] Employers must include shift differential pay when determining an […]
Seven Steps to Meaningful Market Pricing
Strand, owner of consultancy HR Dynamics Inc., offered his seven steps to successful market pricing at a recent webinar hosted by BLR/HRhero. 1. Identify Positions to Market-Price Ideally you’d like market data on all your positions, says Strand; however, in reality, you will probably obtain data on a sample of your positions, perhaps 30 to […]
Most Common Employee Complaints to HR
Both HR professionals and managers are well aware of the tendency for employees to complain. And, while neither group enjoys dealing with complaints, it can’t be avoided. Some of the complaints could be avoided, though, by being aware of the most common frustrations facing employees and taking steps to head them off before complaints begin. […]
Kill a Few Stupid Rules, Kill the Company, and Size Up Threats
Yesterday’s Advisor presented tips on shaping your organization’s willingness to change from futurethink Founder and CEO Lisa Bodell; today, some of Bodell’s exercises for killing rules—and killing companies.
Should You Help Employees Make Friends in the Workplace?
The Gallup Q-12, a well-known employee engagement assessment tool, contains a question that has often given people pause: Question #10 asks, “Do you have a best friend at work”? While seemingly “odd,” the question is included for a good reason. Gallup research has correlated having a best friend in the workplace with higher rates of […]
The Top 10 Qualities of the Great Coach
Most of us know what great coaching looks like: The person being coached learns, develops, and performs at a higher level. But what do great coaches look like?
EntertainHR: BTS of “It Ends With Us”: Speaking out on Social Media
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! If you’re anything like me, you spent your holidays watching “It Ends With Us,” a romantic drama film based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, and catching up on the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni, et al., BTS drama on-set. If you didn’t spend your holidays reading the 80-page complaint […]
Hitting the Team Member Trifecta—Not Easy, But Necessary
In a recent conversation with an organizational psychologist, I was asked, “What are the top three things you look for in the members of your management team?” That’s a big and important question. Yet I was able to answer it quickly and easily: “Trustworthiness, compatibility, and talent.” The next sentence I uttered might surprise […]
5 Keys to Attract and Retain Top Engineers
An Allegis Group survey uncovered a remarkable statistic—100% of companies that hire engineers cited “attracting top talent” as an issue for their organization. Even given today’s tight talent market, this is significantly higher than the 84% of employers hiring for other positions.