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Harris, who is Managing Director at Frederic W. Cook & Co., was joined by Ron Miller, Head of Global Rewards, Mobility, M&A, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, in a presentation at the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia. Elements of an Executive Compensation Program Element Importance Comment Compensation Strategy Medium Reflects […]
The new year, as always, brings with it new developments in labor and employment law. Likewise, the ever-growing labyrinth of state and local paid leave laws, including paid sick leave and family and medical leave laws, continues to develop in 2026. Some states have expanded their existing leave provisions, while others are enacting wholly new […]
Employers have been implementing employee wellness programs for decades. But one aspect of wellness that may be overlooked is what’s being called “digital wellbeing.”
When it comes to social media posts written by your employees to promote your business, who owns the content and the social media profile? Although a company’s advertising media clearly appears to fall under the rubric of company property, the status of a social media account primarily used by an individual employee may be less […]
I-9 forms are the basic building block for an employer to meet their obligation of only hiring workers who are authorized to work in the U.S.
A federal appeals court recently confirmed that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) prohibition of lifetime benefits maximums does not apply to retiree-only group health plans. However, the court ruled, the plan had failed to disclose this adequately as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The case is King v. Blue Cross & […]
A dangerous narrative is taking hold among HR leadership teams across the country, a story of effortless, overnight transformation powered by artificial intelligence. It is a seductive mirage shimmering in the desert of corporate ambition, promising untold riches and seamless automation from a technology that is still in its turbulent adolescence. This story sells a […]
Don’t think you’re the only company that has a pay compression problem, says consultant David Wudyka. In fact, surveys suggest that as many as 75% of companies surveyed from pay compression. Don’t think you’re the only company that has a pay compression problem, says consultant David Wudyka. In fact, surveys suggest that as many as […]
For any organization, a smaller, more dedicated workforce is preferable to a larger, less engaged one. But CEOs still find it challenging to motivate their employees to perform at their best. As a business leader, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and productive work environment for your employees. But how do you […]
Employers are facing tough decisions when it comes to full-time, part-time, and contingent employees and their bottom line. Some organizations are considering the possibility of employing a contingent workforce, comprised of temporary workers or contractors, to perform necessary functions. After all, payroll taxes, benefit costs, and other employee-centric issues may be diminished by relying on […]