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4 Tips for Your Compensation Planning from the Banking Industry

By Lisa Higgins, Contributing Editor Sep 14, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

It’s no secret that the recession of 2007/08 resulted in an array of new regulations, especially in the financial services arena. Banking, especially, became subject to new regulation intended to avoid the circumstances that originally led to the recession. The regulation doesn’t end with your mortgage loan or bank money market account. We spoke with Kathy Smith, President of Bank Compensation Consulting to find out how the industry’s highly regulated environment has led to creative compensation solutions—many of which can apply to any industry.

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What’s the Value of Negative Motivation?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Dec 21, 2020 Learning & Development

Updated: Dec 21, 2020

Whether it’s children, pets, or employees, most people are familiar with the two basic methods of motivation: positive and negative. One can either praise desirable behavior or punish undesirable behavior.

Thinking of Requiring COVID-19 Shots? What Employers Need to Know

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Aug 3, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Aug 3, 2021

The list of employers and government agencies requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is growing, and such requirements are generally legal under federal law. But employers need to be clear about when exceptions must be made and how state laws can add a wrinkle to their vaccination policies.

7 Deadly Sins Your Managers Are Committing—Right Now

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 13, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 13, 2013

Sin 1. Lust Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in the workplace. And it’s often worse when it’s a manager and a subordinate. Perhaps the most difficult challenge in training managers and supervisors about harassment is getting across the idea that what matters is the attitude of the receiver of the harassment, not the […]

Workplace Negativity: Ways to Beat It

By Bob Brady Aug 23, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 23, 2006

A dose of positive leadership, honesty, and recognition can cure workplace negativity and turn it into “Yes, we can!” As Thomas Edison developed the light bulb, he went through hundreds of designs that didn’t work. At one point a reporter asked him, “Mr. Edison, aren’t you tired of failing?” “Failing?” Edison roared back. “Why I’ve […]

The Middle Management Squeeze: Alleviating Pressures and Fostering Success

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 25, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 25, 2024

Unless they skip several levels in the organizational chart through a major promotion or start out near the top, anyone looking to climb the corporate ladder needs to make a pit stop in middle management. While being promoted from an individual contributor to a management position is the first step toward achieving career dreams—for many, […]

FMLA—The Tricky Issue of Retroactive Designation—3 Scenarios

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Dec 24, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 24, 2013

Yesterday’s Advisor featured attorney Julie Athey on the challenging issue of retroactive designation of Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Today, she offers three scenarios to help HR managers understand the possible pitfalls, plus we announce a timely webinar on leave management and PTO. When you find out about a possible FMLA qualifying leave after it […]