Are people busier on the job now than ever before? It’s something I think about because I talk to a lot of people, and when I get them on the phone, … Read more
Nobody’s Laughing, But Unlimited Vacation Policies Are a Complete Joke
Well, it had to happen — unlimited vacation policies have jumped the shark! Billionaire Richard Branson recently announced that his company, Virgin … Read more
What PTO Abuse May Be Costing You
When busy managers spend a lot of time out of the office, it translates to loose constraints for employees who don’t punch a time clock. You want to trust … Read more
Here’s a Newsflash – Going Back on Your Word Ticks Employees Off
Addressing attraction and retention was cited as the top business challenge for 52 percent of employers in a recent HireRight survey. Attracting quality … Read more
Is Unlimited PTO Really Just a Big Fat Corporate Lie?
A few years ago, I worked for a marketing and consulting firm that hired me as a Director to build a big book of business. Since it was a smaller firm, the … Read more
California the Latest State to Require Paid Sick Leave on the Job
With federal legislation continuing to prove elusive, California in September joined a growing number of states and cities that require employers to … Read more
Why Can’t We Get Past Our Great Vacation Evasion?
As we all get back into the swing of work after the long Labor Day weekend, it’s worth noting that Americans aren’t the biggest fans of taking vacations. … Read more
HR 101: How to Develop a Successful Sick Leave Policy
One of the many policies human resource departments develop and implement involve employee sick leave. Paid sick days are usually offered by an … Read more
Vacation Time in America: Do We Live to Work, or Work to Live?
Vacation time in America has practically become a cultural oxymoron. Sharpening both sides of this double-edged sword, Cadillac ran a remarkably … Read more
Are You Getting Tripped Up by Local Employee Ordinances?
The National Football League’s longstanding Super Bowl ticket distribution system recently got a legal penalty flag in the form of a consumer lawsuit based … Read more