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Retention Comp Strategies Require Careful Thought
Monday, November 17th, 2008
Retention payments can help retain vital talent, but they should not be spread around evenly like peanut butter, an expert says.
Temp-to-Permanent Attorneys Are Sign of the Times
Monday, November 17th, 2008A recruiting trend among businesses is to hire more temporary workers, including attorneys, and then transition them into permanent jobs. Some call this ‘temp-to-perm’ recruiting.
DHS Forces Federal Contractors To Use E-Verify
Monday, November 17th, 2008The Department of Homeland Security issues a final regulation forcing government contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to attempt to confirm the work eligibility of employees.
Making Room for Generation Y
Monday, November 17th, 2008Companies must do a better job of hiring, appreciating and motivating young workers or risk being at a competitive disadvantage, according to Robert McGovern, founder and CEO of the career site Jobfox.
Employer Groups Pleased with FMLA Changes
Monday, November 17th, 2008Employer and business groups are generally pleased with the final regulations issued Monday under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The U.S. Department of Labor’s revisions specify leave rights for military families for the first time.
Study Faults Talent Management in United States
Friday, November 14th, 2008Many companies are still struggling to execute effective talent management practices and programs consistently, according to a study released by global human resources consulting firm Hewitt Associates and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), a think tank.
Maternity Management Programs Are Growing
Friday, November 14th, 2008By offering a maternity management program, in which mothers-to-be follow a prenatal care regimen, organizations can help reduce premature births and birth defects, lower pregnancy-related costs and improve health outcomes.
Disability Inclusion Requires Common Sense
Friday, November 14th, 2008Finding ways to include employees with disabilities and those with special needs children into all aspects of an organization’s work is not rocket science.
Coal Mine Map Standard To Remain Unchanged
Friday, November 14th, 2008The U.S. government proposes continuing a requirement that underground and surface coal mine operators maintain up-to-date mine maps for use in an emergency.
New Family, Medical Leave Rules To Be Issued
Friday, November 14th, 2008The federal government is close to unveiling a significant shakeup to the federal law that allows employees to take unpaid leave to deal with family medical issues. The new regulations will specify leave rights for military families for the first time.
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