In the first chapter of The Power of Thanks, Eric Mosley and I introduce a very important concept that is a foundational principle of the book: At the … Read more
Senate Committee Told EEOC Must Provide Guidance on Wellness Plans
Editor’s note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Ilyse Wolens Schuman Recent actions by the Equal Employment … Read more
What Is a Full-Time Employee? Senate Panel Hears It’s Not 30 Hours a Week
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman During the first employment-related hearing conducted Friday by the new Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The 15 Scariest Issues Employers Are Facing This Year
Who can possibly resist something that touts the Scariest Employment Challenges of 2015: 15 Issues Employers Cannot Afford to Ignore? Not me. This is … Read more
Same-Sex Couples Now Must Marry to Get Employer Health Benefits
Until recently, same-sex couples could not legally marry. Now, some are finding they must wed if they want to keep their partner’s job-based health … Read more
Dealing With Employee Stress: The Answer Is Right in Front of Them
The job-stress connection isn’t new. It’s been around as long as the concept of employment. So if it’s always been there, why should businesses worry about … Read more
Employers Feeling Pressure to Pay More to Workers With Special Skills
Across the U.S., employers and the agencies that help them fill jobs are feeling increasing pressure to raise pay for workers with special skills. Although … Read more
President Calls For Paid Sick Leave For All American Workers
By Eric B. Meyer In an announcement made late Wednesday on LinkedIn, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, posted that President Obama … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Expecting a Solid Raise in 2015? Don’t Hold Your Breath
For five years now, I have been writing stories based on consultants and analysts projections of what kind of raises businesses are planning to give … Read more
Proposed Minimum Wage Regulations for Federal Contractors Released
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 3. Our regular content will return on Monday. By … Read more