Reward and Recognition – the Impact on Talent Retention
There is more to talent retention than simply hiring a great fit. In today’s global marketplace competition for talent is broader than ever and so are expectations. For many employers evaluating...
View ArticleConnecting to Your Employee Connects to Your Bottom Line – Employee...
We all understand the value of connecting to our customer base; after all without customers, we would be out of business. However, there is another element, equally critical to the survival of our...
View Article2017 Human Resources Strategy and Preparation
As the calendar year draws to a close, many organizations focus on strategy for the year ahead. Is your HR department one of your top priorities? Although your team may find themselves mired in...
View ArticleEmployee Fatigue vs. Employee Disengagement; Its Impact on Your Profitability...
While perhaps there is nothing new about the annual cycle of yearend events and stress, there may be a new way of interpreting the cues and assessing the impact on profitability. The outward signs of...
View ArticleEmployee Fatigue vs. Employee Disengagement; Its Impact on Your Profitability...
For management, early signs of employee disengagement and employee fatigue may be dismissed as inconsequential, but if ignored for too long the damage can be costly. Profits that slip in year over...
View ArticleIs Your Handbook Ready for 2017?
The start of a new year can be an inspiring time for change. Whether you are busy revising documents, streamlining workday habits, or simply looking for ways to increase productivity the first step...
View ArticleFederal Contractor Changes in 2016 & Potential Changes in 2017 under a Trump...
2016 was filled with multiple changes and new requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors. There were steps toward implementing executive orders that focused on self-reporting of labor law...
View ArticleWhat to Expect: Secretary of Labor Nominee Andrew Puzder
There has been a lot of conversation about Andrew Puzder, Trump’s Secretary of Labor nominee. Mr. Puzder’s appointment is adamantly opposed by unions, employee advocates and Democrats. It is...
View ArticleRight to Work and No Prevailing Wage in KY
Kentucky became the 27th state within the U.S. to pass a Right to Work Act on Saturday, January 7th. On the same day, the Kentucky senate also passed a bill that will eliminate the state’s prevailing...
View ArticleCrisis Management – Five Core Areas of your Plan
Ask different members of your Senior Management team what they would define as a crisis and you are likely to get a variety of responses. Whether an act of nature, human error, or intentional...
View ArticleWhat do employees really want from an employer?
Attracting and maintaining a strong workforce is no easy task. Whether it is the expense associated with searching, onboarding, and training qualified candidates or the constant concern of retaining...
View ArticleHow to Post for a Successful Hire
Ask any hiring manager what their goal is to fill an open position and they will tell you to find the right fit. This response seems sensible enough, but this answer likely opens a floodgate of other...
View ArticleEEOC Proposed Enforcement Guidelines on Harassment
Sources: DOL.gov; employmentandlaborinsider.com The EEOC has issued a proposed Enforcement Guidance on Unlawful Harassment. This is an initial draft and the EEOC is accepting comments on the...
View ArticleOSHA: Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs
Sources: OSHA.gov; Lexology.com OSHA recently announced its release of “Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs”. This publication is not mandatory for employers, but rather a set of...
View ArticleTrump Administration Update: What Employers Need to Know about Immigration...
Sources: bloomberg.com; uscis.gov One of the most prominent promises from the Trump campaign surrounded immigration reform. President Trump’s immigration agenda will significantly impact employers....
View ArticleWhat is the future of healthcare coverage?
It is not uncommon to find new administrations embarking on paths that differ from their predecessors. Few topics will compare to the daunting challenge of keeping healthcare within reach of most...
View ArticleHR Affiliates Announces Leadership Seminar Series
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View ArticleDeveloping Your Management Team
Developing Your Management Team It is important to understand how growing your organization relates to growing your team. Whether you are physically expanding your employee base or increasing your...
View ArticleMake Team Building Activities a Sustainable Solution!
Human Resources, like other areas of business, can be subject to trends. Though many programs offer practical suggestions which can deliver desirable results, the art of team building seems to have...
View ArticleAre Wage History Inquiries History? Pay Equity in America
2016 demonstrated a lot of activity surrounding wage history and pay equity on the federal, state and local levels. The activity continues as Philadelphia, PA became the first city to ban employers...
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