Summer is the time for salary surveys, and here’s another one to cement what we probably already know. According to Mercer, the global HR consultant, … Read more
It’s That Time Again: Are You Ready For Open Enrollment?
The temperature isn’t the only thing rising this summer – our group health insurance is going up over 14 percent. So, as part of my role on our benefits … Read more
All-Out Campaign Underway to Raise FLSA’s Minimum Wage
By John E. Thompson We have previously reported on legislation introduced earlier this year to increase the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why You Should Let Your Workers Watch the Olympics
Do you expect to have problems with your employees wanting to watch the London Olympics at work? If it seems like a silly question (that is, you wonder why … Read more
10 Ways You Can Really Motivate Employees – Without Using Money
Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every Friday, we’re republishing … Read more
Survey: Workers Not Too Concerned About Hikes in Health Care Costs
Workers who have slogged through the Great Recession and the not-so-great recovery — and managed to stay employed — are a resilient bunch. … Read more
Labor Laws in South America: Going Global in Brazil
By Alice Wang As a leading and influential economy in Latin America (and the world), Brazil is an attractive country for employers and employees. Among … Read more
Are Your Employees Falling For These Social Security Myths?
Last week I hit the road to conduct retirement planning sessions for a couple of mid-sized companies up in New England, and many of the attendees had some … Read more
2012 Health Care Survey Lays Out 3 Ways For Employers to Rein In Costs
Aon Hewitt’s released their 2012 Health Care Survey and provided their findings and reactions to employers’ planned tactics to rein in costs. It lays out … Read more
Why Employees Lie to Get Off Work
Is it ever okay to lie to get vacation days you want? Of course, the obvious answer is, “No.” But giving the obvious answer and moving on is the lazy way … Read more