Here’s something that should strike fear into the heart of every manager, executive, and HR professional everywhere: The EEOC says it is “reinvigorated” … Read more
New Extended “Grace Period” for Health Care Reform Mandates
By Garrett Fenton Last March, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Technical Release 2011-01, which modified and extended its previously-announced … Read more
Three Ways to Make Mobile Work for Your Employee Benefits
There’s so much excitement about mobile phones and mobile apps. And, rightfully so. Mobile devices are closing the gaps in under-served demographics faster … Read more
The $200,000 Lifeguard Effect: What it Says About Unions and Inelastic Pay
I know friends in high school who went through the hoops to become lifeguards but most of them didn’t make that much. My lifeguard career derailed … Read more
Wage & Hour Claims Made Simple With Labor Department Phone App
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Department of Labor has created apps to allow non-exempt employees to record their time on their iPhones and iPads. What will the … Read more
Survey Finds Only 37% of Men and 24% of Women Enjoy Going to Work
Here’s an interesting statistic from the HR software firm formerly known as StepStone Solutions: In the U.S., 37 percent of men and 24 percent of … Read more
Is Employee Wellness Really Just Extended Talent Management?
Employee Wellness programs are here to stay. As health insurance becomes more expensive and individual health continues to suffer, organizations have no … Read more
It’s Wedding Season – How to Help Employees AFTER that Special Day
Now that Kate Middleton is officially the new Dutchess of Cambridge, many of your workers are probably still in the midst of planning their own royal … Read more
How High Gas Prices Will Shift Your Talent Strategy – and 4 Possible Fixes
Gas prices have been on the move, increasing by nearly 30 cents in the last month alone. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Walmart CEO Mike … Read more
The ABC’s of an ESOP
Over 11,000 companies offer their employees some type of ESOP, which stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Typically, an employer will offer the ESOP … Read more