We may not all set compensation policy, but we all need to know why that policy exists. Right now, most of us are running blind in this area. So is the … Read more
7 Workplace Realities About Negotiating Salaries With HR
I think we all know that one person in our life that thinks they get the best deal on everything! They consider themselves the ultra-negotiator, the person … Read more
The Challenges Managing Pay in a Small, Entrepreneurial Organization
I had the chance recently to join a group of HR professionals who serve entrepreneurial, small to mid-sized organizations to talk about the realities and … Read more
Will California Bill Help Eliminate Low-Ball Job Offers?
Asking the salary history of job applicants may become a banned question, but employers could be required to publish hiring rates and stick to them. This … Read more
4 Milestones in the Evolution of the Corporate Wellness Program
We are witnessing the rapid evolution of the corporate wellness program. Today, the use of technology platforms with a wellness program can serve as an … Read more
5 Ways You Can Proactively Work to Improve Your Employee Retention
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.8 million people quit their jobs in March 2015, putting it back to pre-recession levels. This is expected to … Read more
Should Employers Keep Time Records For Exempt Employees?
By John E. Thompson Should an employer keep records of the time worked by employees who qualify for a federal Fair Labor Standards Act minimum-wage and/or … Read more
6 Ways Your Organization Can Support a “Culture of Health”
Most organizations are striving to help their employees improve their health and well-being. While intuitively, this makes sense – healthier … Read more
Here’s Why Your Company Should Offer Paid Maternity Leave
As technology continues to improve, the world seems to be getting smaller. More and more businesses are becoming international, whether it’s about … Read more
Another 13 of the Very Best (and Real) Employee Benefits
Yesterday, we listed 20 real employee benefits (The 20 [Best] and Real Employee Benefits) in no particular order. Today, we add another 13 of the best … Read more