By Dick Grote In many smaller organizations there is no formal compensation policy. There may not even be an HR professional available to consult on merit … Read more
Salary Increases 2012: If You Liked This Year’s 3%, You’ll Love Next Year’s 3%
In case you weren’t sure about the pace of America’s economic recovery, here’s another sign: average salary increases “in each … Read more
With Employee Recognition, Maybe it’s Time to Change the Metric
Artificial hearts have waxed and waned in popularity in the medical community over the decades. Most artificial heart designs are, essentially, pumps with … Read more
When it Comes to Employee Recognition, No Gesture is Too Small
The one thing that most employees cite, over and over again, as a frustration about their employer is a lack of gratitude. This is particularly true during … Read more
Today on TLNT Radio: SHRM Recap, Recruiting Wars, Banning Smokers
Today at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT is the second episode of TLNT Radio. You can listen to it live from the web or you can dial in to (818) 572-8036 to listen to … Read more
An Employer Blueprint For How to Screw Up At-Will Employment
By Eric B. Meyer In most states, absent a contract of employment, an employee is considered at-will (i.e., he or she can be fired for any reason or no … Read more
Sometimes, the Trick In Management & HR is Knowing When to Walk Away
If we had a crystal ball, life would be grand. But, because we don’t, we often find ourselves at the mercy of hindsight. Hindsight being 20/20, what is one … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Humana Says it Will No Longer Hire Smokers in Arizona
Remember the carrot and stick approach to employee health care benefits — rewarding good behavior while punishing that which was considered bad? The … Read more
Are You and Your Employees Ready for the New 401 (k) Disclosures?
New 401 (k) disclosures are coming; are your employees ready? According to a recent AARP study, it’s not likely. Some 71 percent of Americans who … Read more
Unions in Decline? National Labor Relations Board to the Rescue!
By John D. McLachlan The failure of the Employee Free Choice Act to become law does not mean that unions are giving up, or that their elected and appointed … Read more