Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
What the Affordable Care Act Means For Your Internship Program
Here’s a question I bet you never thought you’d ask yourself: Will I have to provide health insurance to my interns? With the Affordable Care Act changing … Read more
The Living Wage Battle: Business as Usual, or Sign of Things to Come?
There is a fascinating battle afoot, and it may not be new but it’s manifesting itself in new ways. I’m talking about the battle between big business and … Read more
Holiday Bonuses: Great If You Get One, But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Christmas Eve. In the … Read more
CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure: 8 Things HR Professionals Need to Know Now
By Joni L. Andrioff In September, the Securities Exchange Commission approved proposed rules on calculating the ratio of the chief executive officer’s … Read more
Wisconsin Bill Would Prohibit Discrimination For Refusing Flu Vaccine
By Adam-Paul John Tuzzo While some states are clamoring for stricter laws concerning mandatory influenza vaccinations, some lawmakers in Wisconsin have … Read more
It Takes More Than Perks Alone to Build a Long-Term Engaging Culture
Perks are becoming more popular because of high-profile examples in Silicon Valley, where perks have been taken to the extreme. Foosball tables, free … Read more
Intern or Employee? It Depends on Whether They Hinder or Help
By Carmon M. Harvey Gone are the days where the young people of the world are willing to work for peanuts (or less) to beef up their resumes with … Read more
Why You Really Shouldn’t Over Rely on Pay-For-Performance
Recently over on Compensation Cafe, I shared the story of one team of highly skilled professionals in one very large organization and how a sole focus … Read more
Labor Department’s FLSA Compliance Focus Now Targeting Hotel Industry
By John E. Thompson One of the U.S. Department of Labor‘s continuing federal Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement initiatives targets hotels and … Read more