Periodically, we like to offer success stories from HR pros from across the U.S. This account of how one employer’s wellness program helped staffers both physically and financially comes courtesy of Tim O’Neil, manager of employee health and financial wellness at Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ After years of rolling out health-specific initiatives, it […]
Posted on August 21st, 2013 by admin
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Say what you want about Millennials. One thing they care care about: securing a place in the workforce. A recent survey by InternMatch found the majority of today’s interns are hardworking, competitive applicants. How hardworking are they? Well, 17.4% of students now complete their first internship in high school. And while most college freshman are […]
Posted on August 20th, 2013 by admin
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The world of Social Media is rapidly evolving. Having a well-founded social media policy is essential to preventing, detecting and responding to risks associated with employee social media use. It is important that your Social Media Policy aligns with your corporate values, complies with existing laws, receives frequent review, and is effectively communicated to your […]
Posted on August 19th, 2013 by admin
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One of the reasons President Obama’s signature health law was titled the Affordable Care Act is it was supposed to limit the out-of-pocket costs people could potentially have to shell out for medical care. Well, now that’s not going to happen as planned. In 2014, the reform law was supposed to cap out-of-pocket health […]
Posted on August 18th, 2013 by admin
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A recent court decision confirms that employers can, indeed, use their absence notification procedures and certification requirements to help keep FMLA leave requests under control. The case involves an assembly worker named Matt White, who worked for Dana Light Axle Manufacturing, LLC in Kentucky. It’s a long, convoluted tale, and we can’t summarize it better […]
Posted on August 17th, 2013 by admin
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Open collaborative workspaces are the future of the work environment. But are they good for your employees and productivity? If your company’s still operating out of a cube-and-office work environment, you’re a dying breed: Nearly 80% of companies already have or are planning to set up an open-office design, according to a 2011 survey. Companies […]
Posted on August 16th, 2013 by admin
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You think you were disturbed over the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s crackdown on the use of background checks in hiring? Wait until you hear what a Maryland federal judge had to say. U.S. District Court Judge Roger W. Titus slammed the EEOC for bringing suit against the Freeman Companies, a national events marketing organization. […]
Posted on August 15th, 2013 by admin
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Are you making the most of networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter? You should be. These powerful hubs can be competitive game-changers when it comes to boosting candidate quantity and quality. In “The Essential Guide to Developing a Social Recruiting Strategy,” Jobvite offers a step-by-step process that guides you toward extending your recruiting reach and […]
Posted on August 14th, 2013 by admin
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If you want to avoid sifting through a stack of poorly written resumes and find your dream hire, simple ad postings just aren’t going to cut it. Table of Contents: Gamification Go Undercover Snag the Competition Rise to the Challenge Contests Referrals Socialize Final Thoughts While posting ads online might be effective in hiring entry-level […]
Posted on August 13th, 2013 by admin
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What should employers be telling their workforces about healthcare reform? The healthcare reform law is in constant flux. Regulations governing how to comply with it keep being released in dribs and drabs, rewritten, delayed and rewritten again. Here’s an example of just how confused employees are: The new Health Tracking Poll by The Kaiser Family Foundation […]
Posted on August 12th, 2013 by admin
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