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Like many other companies, the economic downturn forced Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Inc. (HCSS) to reduce its employee development budget over the last few years. But unlike some other companies, the Sugar Land, Texas, company was able to cut expenses without sacrificing learning for its 100+ employees. Doing More with Less With a little creativity, […]
Every new hire completes the New Hire Training program for two main reasons. First, Zappos.com, a leader in online apparel and footwear sales, is a company that has set a high standard for service for both its internal and external customers, says Rebecca Ratner, former director of Human Resources. Second, no matter what their role […]
by Robert P. Tinnin, Jr. By an almost 2-1 margin, Albuquerque voters overwhelmingly approved a measure on the city ballot Tuesday that will raise the minimum wage from $7.50 per hour to $8.50 per hour effective January 1. The unofficial vote was 138,000 to 70,699. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25. The measure also […]
How to recognize workplace violence warning signs Do the supervisors and employees at your organization recognize the warning signs of a possible episode of violence in the workplace?
by Tammy Binford Finally, it’s over. With the passing of Election Day, campaign ads have died down but emotions can still run high. If coworkers have engaged in heated political discussions at work, those passions can be counterproductive to the mission of the business. So the question for HR is “What now?” What can HR […]
When employees fail to follow regulatory guidelines for FMLA notifications, may the employer delay the leave? It’s a tricky question. Here are the answers: Proper Notice Required First of all, in order for the onset of an employee’s FMLA leave to be delayed due to lack of required notice, it must be clear that the […]
While some employees with chemical sensitivity may be entitled to work from home, that remedy is not always available, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has ruled in Core v. Champaign County, 2012 WL 4959444 (Oct. 17, 2012). The court had ruled on July 30 in Core v. Champaign County that […]
Of the survey respondents who conducted either Google searches or social media searches: Concerned about learning too much online? Twenty-six percent were concerned about learning too much (For example, a candidate’s gender, religion, or race.) Have your hiring decisions been influenced by what you found online? Forty-one percent have been positively influenced to hire based […]
How these companies respond could have a direct impact on their compensation administration in the future because regulators will provide guidelines that prohibit incentive compensation that encourages inappropriate risks (by providing excessive compensation) or that could lead to material financial loss. Legislation Affecting Executive Compensation: What is Say on Pay? Say on Pay "requires a […]
Yesterday, we looked at a recent case addressing the question of whether wage rates on public works projects are considered a “municipal affair” and not subject to California’s prevailing wage law. Today, the California Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue—plus a newly updated wage/hour resource specifically for California employers.