They say it was Claire Booth Luce, the famous playwright, socialite, ambassador, and U.S. congresswoman who coined the line that “no good deed goes … Read more
There’s a Lesson Here: UBS Will (Thankfully) Revise 43 Page Dress Code
If you’re an employee for Swiss bank UBS, you can breathe a sigh of relief — even if you had onions for lunch. The Associated Press is … Read more
Trends in Employee Benefits: In-Plan Roth Rollovers for Your 401(k)
As if the Roth vs. pre-tax 401(k) contribution decision isn’t enough already to cause confusion for employees, now the IRS has allowed employers to offer … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Jobs That Won’t Get Outsourced, and Rock Hard Abs or Work-Life Balance?
You don’t hear as much about outsourcing these days – and that’s a relief for anyone like me who has had the unmitigated joy of getting routed to a United … Read more
Yes, Unemployment Will Improve … But Slowly
Maybe mixed news is good news, at least in the long term. On the heels of the US Department of Labor’s latest numbers which showed seasonally … Read more
Ultimate Software Denies Rumors, Says it Isn’t Looking for a Buyer
Shares of Ultimate Software are down today following the company’s announcement that it is not looking for a buyer. “Ultimate’s policy is not to comment on … Read more
The Risk Tolerance Test: Can You Forgive or Forget Employee Bad Deeds?
Everyone deserves a second chance, unless your company is the one who has to give it, right? I love hearing stories about recovery and redemption. What … Read more
More Tech Consolidation: Assessment Leaders SHL, PreVisor Merge
Two of the largest assessment firms in the world have merged to create a soup-to-nuts global assessment powerhouse. PreVisor, based in Georgia, and SHL, … Read more
Survey: Job Promotions Were Down in 2010 (Is Anyone Surprised?)
As if there hasn’t been enough fallout from the Great Recession and its lingering aftermath, here’s another one: a new survey found that … Read more
Handling Workplace Violence: What You Need to Know Before it Happens
By Mark J. Neuberger “Excuse me Mr. Jones, there is a man in the lobby brandishing a gun. How would you like me to handle this?” On December 14, 2010, a … Read more