There’s been a lot of coverage of Aon Hewitt’s 2011 Health Care Survey. You can find great summaries and analyses by TLNT and Jane Sarasohn-Kahn at Health … Read more
Hiring on the Cheap: How You Can Find Smart Deals in the Talent Market
I’m an American, damn it, and Americans like deals. We want 40 to 60 percent off stuff, even if you priced that crap up 75 percent to begin with (hello … Read more
NLRB Judge Invalidates Employer’s Mandatory Grievance Arbitration
Employers with mandatory arbitration policies should give them a second look in the wake of an NLRB’s judge’s ruling against a global supplier … Read more
What is a “Workweek,” and Why You Should Care
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
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
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