Thursday May 9, 2024

IRS issues strong warnings about ACA compliance: Should HR be worried?

Despite lots of warnings, the IRS has yet to impose any non-compliance penalties on employers during the two years the ACA reporting provisions have been mandatory. And with all of the efforts to kill or water down Obamacare, many employers are wondering if they should even make ACA compliance a priority at all. Now, the […]

Do employers take hourly workers for granted? 3 ways to prevent engagement problems

The turnover rate among hourly workers is a whooping 49% on average, according to some research. When turnover is that high, it almost always means engagement is precipitously low. And in many cases, engagement among hourly workers is suffering because execs tend to focus their efforts on salaried staffers and, in particularly bad cases, actually look […]

The Importance of Developmental Screening for HR & Benefits Directors

Health screenings play a vital role in workplace core benefits, but do you know the latest type of screening employers are adopting? With 30% of employees having children, many employers now realize the advantages of adding child development screenings. Companies who have embraced developmental screenings are seeing reduced health care costs, reduced absenteeism and increased […]

Firing staffer for ‘gender stereotypes’ memo sets off Google’s free speech nightmare

When Google fired a software engineer over a memo he wrote criticizing the company’s diversity efforts, little did it know it would set off a chain of events that put it smack dab in the middle of a national media frenzy — and an HR nightmare. The engineer, James Damore, initially published a 10-page memo, […]

4 Templates to Enhance Your Candidate Experience

Let your employer brand shine through your entire hiring process. Your candidate experience can make or break your company’s reputation. Yes, really—43% of candidates who have a negative candidate experience will sever their business with a company. So, it’s more important than ever to communicate clearly and consistently with potential employees, from the moment they […]

Game-changing ruling on marijuana has major implications for HR pros everywhere

Do you have to accommodate employees’ use of medical marijuana even if you have a drug policy that follows federal law and prohibits illegal substances including marijuana? Maybe. A recent landmark court ruling shows just how tricky it can be for HR pros when state and federal marijuana laws collide. The case, Barbuto v. Advantage […]

The Human Resources Management Kit August 2017

The Human Resources Management Kit – August 2017 brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your Human Resources Management related decisions. Learn more!  Tweet This Post

Designing the Candidate Experience

Strategic minded companies and leaders know that a good candidate experience can lead to great employee engagement and future customer referrals. As a result, companies are taking a closer look at the job candidate experience through their recruitment process. Learn more!  Tweet This Post

Worker violated drug policy, so how the heck did company lose in court?

Yes, employers can — and should — enforce drug policies that prohibit employees from working under the influence of drugs that impact performance and safety, even if the substances are legally prescribed prescription drugs. However, there is another a caveat to even the most black-and-white policies employers must keep in mind. That caveat involves the […]

Navigating the complicated issue of spousal surcharges: 4 options to consider

When it comes to spousal surcharges and all the fallout that follows such a move, employers have a variety of options to choose from. It’s understandable that employers are looking for ways to kick spouses off of their plans or, at the very least, limit the availability to certain individuals. The average spouse can cost up […]