Saturday April 27, 2024

Microlearning: Small Bites, Big Impact

When Microlearning is delivered in a consistent, ongoing way, you have the ability to drive continuous learning, build up knowledge over time, and produce real behavior change that results in improved job performance. This white paper takes a comprehensive look at Microlearning and outlines what’s required for making it a reality in your organization. Learn […]

Another delay for the DOL’s new overtime rule

It appears the Trump administration is looking to get a Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary in place before deciding what to do with the DOL’s new overtime rule.  About a month ago, on Jan. 25, 2017, the DOL asked for a 30-day extension of time to file a brief in the court proceeding that could determine […]

What kind of DOL can we expect under R. Alexander Acosta?

Amidst a sea of controversy surrounding his ties to the fast-food industry and less than 24 hours before his committee hearing was slated to begin, Andrew Puzder withdrew his nomination for Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary. In his place, President Trump put forth R. Alexander Acosta.   Assuming this pick pans out — which is extremely […]

Full ACA repeal and replacement could take how long? Republican senator gives clues

Few Republicans have put a time frame on how long it could take to completely repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – but one just did.  At the National Association of Health Underwriters’ annual legislative conference in Washington DC, legislators offered the more than 1,000 insurance agents gathered for the event some details and answers […]

10 warning signs a great employee’s about to quit

Think you know the signs when someone’s about to quit — having lots of doctor appointments, showing up in a suit, etc.? Well, according to new research, the cues that someone is about to jump ship are much subtler.  Tim Gardner, an associate professor at Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, conducted […]

Does new IRS action spell doom for ACA employer mandate?

Employers who could be subject to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate penalties should be very interested in the latest move by the IRS.  The IRS just said it will be accepting “silent” tax returns from individuals this season. What is a “silent” tax return, you ask? A silent return is one that is […]

Bill would allow employers to provide tax-free student loan assistance

Student loan repayment benefits have become an increasingly popular tool for recruiting and retention in recent years and, if this bill passes, that trend is only likely to continue.   The bipartisan bill, The Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act (H.R. 795), which was introduced by Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and has an impressive […]

Dumb manager decisions end up costing two firms big money for EEOC violations

Here’s two more chapters in the continuing saga of “How Bonehead Decisions by Middle Managers Can Put a Big Dent in Your Corporate Pocketbook”: Case No. 1, or “Stick to that policy no matter how many other ways there are to handle the problem.” The EEOC charged J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. of Lowell, AR, with […]

HR’s Top Three Priorities

The long list of activities HR leaders are managing can be daunting, and many are unsure where to place their bets. Find out the top three things your peers are prioritizing by downloading this report. Learn more!  Tweet This Post

Employees desperately need more information on health plans, study says

As an increasing number of employees are being asked to make smarter healthcare spending decisions, communication is more important than ever. Unfortunately, it looks like many firms have a lot of room for improvement.   That’s one of the alarming takeaways from healthcare administrator Alegeus’ recent “State of Denial” study. A number of the stats […]