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Aside from the personal and professional challenges 2020 presented (the COVID-19 pandemic, government shutdown orders, concerns about keeping employees safe, layoffs, remote working, homeschooling, and navigating the unknown), what stands out most to me in my practice—and had the biggest impact on my clients—was the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) continued uncompromising pursuit of investigations […]
The relative popularity and effect of 176 different types of employee rewards programs were detailed in a survey by the Human Resources (HR) association WorldatWork. Inventory of Total Rewards Programs & Practices compiles the results of a 2016 survey that yielded responses from 730 organizations in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere.
I waded through a slew of this week’s entertainment, past a bunch of Kardashian-related bunk, and noticed an announcement that Ben Affleck is retiring from playing Batman. Of course, Batman, and his long-suffering pals Robin and Alfred, are fictional characters who never grow too old to work. Still, I could not help but imagine the […]
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn CEO, has said that “no matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.” Leaders intuitively know that mobilizing their employees toward shared goals is essential to business success. But what happens when what makes executives tick isn’t what makes employees […]
When it comes to discrimination in the workplace, people tend to think first of racial and gender discrimination. However, there are a number of other protected demographic categories that face discrimination in the workplace and other settings. For example, a surprising number of American workers reported experiencing age discrimination, according to a recent report by […]
This is the second in a series of three articles dedicated to the wonderful men and women who likely have not read the latest bestseller on leadership but still get up every morning committed to making a real difference in the work, careers, and lives of others. This series will explore the universal, timeless principles […]
As AI technology rapidly advances, companies are eagerly adopting these innovations to revolutionize and streamline their hiring practices. Notable firms like Hilton and Unilever have adopted AI-driven tools such as chatbots for initial screenings and one-way video interview platforms to enhance efficiency and manage large volumes of applicants. These tools automate routine tasks, allowing talent […]
It is that time of year again—time to plan for and implement annual open enrollment processes. At least it is that time for the typical group health plans that operate on a calendar-year basis. For most plans, this means it is time to reprint plan-related material such as enrollment forms (electronic or otherwise), summary plan […]
HR Daily Advisor’s 2023 Employee Benefits Week is well underway and it doesn’t stop with our latest Faces column. Despite high-profile layoffs and an increased unemployment rate, the current job market may be tight but still robust, as candidates continue to seek new opportunities. Benefits and compensation continue to be not only a hot topic but […]
Too many organizations still let their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts stall out at the “D” stage and assume good diversity numbers mean they’re doing a decent job. Through a commitment to empowerment and a data-driven approach to decision-making, our focus for this diversity leadership profile demonstrates a level of commitment to inclusion and […]