By John E. Thompson Many compensation policies and similar documents refer to wages for non-exempt employees in the context of a “week,” a … Read more
Thinking of Going to a Full Consumer Driven Plan? Better Check This First
As companies continue to seek ways to manage health care costs, many are encouraging employees to enroll in consumer-driven health plans. And many are … Read more
Happy First Birthday, TLNT!!
For me, today is Day 1 of Year 2. It may just be another early summer day for most of you, but to those of us at TLNT, it’s pretty special because it … Read more
Look Out Farmville: Marriott Turns to Games on Facebook For Recruiting
If you’ve ever played Farmville or Mafia Wars on Facebook, you might consider trying your hand at a new game. It could help land you a new job, too. … Read more
With Compensation, Sometimes There Can Be a Failure to Communicate
By Ann Bares I’ve had an important lesson reinforced for me. I’m reminded again, via several recent conversations with employees and managers, … Read more
Are Your Employees Feeling Dissatisfied With Their Benefits?
According to a recent study by Prudential, many employees’ perceived value and satisfaction with their benefits is declining. Based on the fifth annual … Read more
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees Under ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace against disabled individuals. By law, if an employer knows that an … Read more
3 Things the LeBron James Flameout Shows Us About Workplace Dynamics
You don’t need to be a basketball fan to be fascinated by the Fall of LeBron James. A year ago, James was a charismatic young superstar who had spent … Read more
Learning What Great Executives and General Managers Do
Last week I kicked off a series of articles about what good general managers do. I keep finding myself talking to CEOs who are concerned that their new … Read more
Note to Target: Your Anti-Union Plan Should Be Better Than a Lousy Video
See update below with union vote. Look, I get it. You don’t want unions. And really, I don’t know too many business leaders that welcome them with open … Read more