A successful Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is more than systems, procedures, and compliance checklists. Expertise in HR helps companies put these pieces together in a way that meshes with company values and needs. Human resource requirements, regulations and employee expectations can challenge even the largest companies staffed with dedicated professionals. These challenges become more […]
Posted on September 20th, 2012 by admin
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Another day, another study on what companies plan to do when the bulk of healthcare reform changes take effect in 2014. Most companies (88%) said they plan on continuing to offer healthcare benefits to active staff in the near future. Most surprising: The number of firms keeping coverage has jumped 17% from last year. That’s […]
Posted on September 19th, 2012 by admin
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Warning: Employers should take a closer look at the severance packages offered to people on the way out the door — someone who thinks he or she got a raw deal could drag you into court on a Title VII discrimination claim. That’s the issue playing out right now in federal appellate court in Virginia […]
Posted on September 18th, 2012 by admin
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Investing in getting staffers healthy is never an easy sell, but new research may convince even the most hard-nosed CFO or upper-level exec. A new study has found that poor health costs the U.S. economy an eyeball-popping $576 billion each year. But what’s most alarming and relevant for HR pros is that almost 40% of […]
Posted on September 17th, 2012 by admin
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Investing in getting staffers healthy is never an easy sell, but new research may convince even the most hard-nosed CFO or upper-level exec. A new study has found that poor health costs the U.S. economy an eyeball-popping $576 billion each year. But what’s most alarming and relevant for HR pros is that almost 40% of […]
Posted on September 17th, 2012 by admin
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Do you know what the law says about handling workplace political discussions? Here are four myths about politics in the workplace and what firms can and can’t do, courtesy of Kenneth R. Hannahs, Jr., and Aisha S. Sanchez from Ford & Harrison LLP: Workplace discussions about politics are protected by the First Amendment. Many workers […]
Posted on September 16th, 2012 by admin
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The complimentary 2011-12 Towards Maturity Benchmark report consolidates the experiences of more than 1,800 organizations over the last 8 years. It cuts through the hype to show how HR leaders in real organizations are using both established and new learning technologies to help improve performance and business agility. This complimentary report can help you deliver […]
Posted on September 15th, 2012 by admin
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As HR nightmares go, this one ranks pretty highly. This particular disaster starts with a video game — Elemental: War of Magic, a fantasy strategy computer game that was being developed by Stardock. While working on the game, Alexandra Miseta, the company’s marketing manager, claimed that she was being harassed by the company’s CEO. Among […]
Posted on September 14th, 2012 by admin
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What can companies do to prevent romantic relationships between employees? Although some firms have strict anti-fraternization policies, the real-world answer is – not much. As long as people spend time together at work, employee romance is distinct likelihood. Research indicates a significant number of married people meet their spouses on the job – probably not […]
Posted on September 13th, 2012 by admin
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HR pros intuitively know that managers should thank staff for a job well done. But few realize how failing to do so can affect a company’s bottom line. Here’s the business case HR can make to supervisors for appreciating employees, courtesy of Globoforce. Tweet This Post
Posted on September 12th, 2012 by admin
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