By Mark T. Phillis In a ruling this week, a trial court judge held that the City of Pittsburgh did not have the authority under state law to enact the Paid … Read more
Last Word: New Survey Is Clear – More and More Workers are Stressed and Depressed
HR leaders and talent managers don’t usually think much about this, but your EAP — your Employee Assistance Program — can give you great … Read more
It’s Clear Employees REALLY Matter When They Get a $100,000 Bonus
When 1,380 employees got a $100,000 bonus each, the story should have made headlines everywhere. The brilliant bonus decision was a wonderful example of a … Read more
3 Surefire Ways To Disengage Your Employees This Holiday Season
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. For … Read more
Pay Transparency Is Coming, Whether You Like It or Not
A move toward pay transparency is inevitable. Who’s willing to argue with Ed Lawler? Let’s review why: We’ve all heard about how transparency builds a more … Read more
Does it Make Sense to Make Comp Decisions Without Any Link to Performance?
My job involves helping companies use technology to increase workforce productivity. This has taught me there is no one “best practice” when it comes to … Read more
10 Essential Rules For an Awesome Office Holiday Party
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. It’s fast becoming that time of year when … Read more
U.S. Department of Labor Reaching Out to Retail Workers About Their Rights
By John E. Thompson Employers in the retail industry take note: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has announced that it is … Read more
Salary Histories: It’s an Artificial Barrier That Too Many Companies Put Up
The first words out of most people’s mouths when I call them about a job are usually “what’s it pay?” And, if their first question is about pay, then that … Read more
How California’s Equal Pay Law Affects All Employers
What is being called the strongest equal pay law in the country goes into effect in California in a month, but its impact is already being felt, and not … Read more