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“Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness,” a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the effectiveness of wellness programs. The company has found that more than half of workers do not know enough about their company’s wellness programs to participate in them. In fact, […]
Because ISS reports and positions on executive pay are widely reviewed and considered by investors, comp managers need to be aware of the principal concerns ISS has, says Lifshey, managing director at the New York office of Pearl Meyer & Partners. She offered her executive pay tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and […]
By Antonio Di Domenico Occupational health and safety laws across Canada provide that employers must take certain steps to protect the health and safety of their workers. But none go so far as to make certain health and safety training mandatory. At least not until now.
Sometimes it’s hard to see whether sales incentive programs are working, but there are several metrics that will clearly illuminate problems for you. Consultant Joseph DiMisa offers five real-world metrics that will help you spot problems early. DiMisa, who is senior vice president, Sales Force Effectiveness, at Sibson Consulting, is author of the best-selling business […]
Here are the questions Neelman asks clients to help them complete their planning for 2013. Neelman is a principal and senior consultant with Compensation Resources, Inc. in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Who are your best employees? Which employees truly impact your success? What employees can you least afford to lose? What are your strategies […]
NBC just seems to know when it’s my scheduled turn to blog reactions to The Office. Rather than face my intense scrutiny and the inevitable backlash from all of my loyal followers (i.e., my mom), the network punted, airing a full hour of Parks & Recreation instead. I was a few episodes behind anyway, so […]
Training in ‘bite-sized pieces’ CEOs are more concerned about offering succinct training than they are about content, delivery format, and cost, according to a recent Skillsoft (www.skillsoft.com) survey conducted by U.K. research company OpinionMatters. “This research shows that business leaders increasingly appreciate the value of learning,” said Kevin Young, managing director, Skillsoft EMEA. “However, while […]
In a time when creative growth and technological advancements are crucial to business success, companies are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of hiring and retaining talented employees.
How many hours of intermittent leave is an employee entitled to if they typically only work 32 hours a week? How does overtime factor in? What if an employee works a different number of hours every week—how many hours of intermittent leave is that person eligible to take? FMLA questions are seldom simple, but Marylou […]
Tammy Binford Imagine a workplace where employees are eager, engaged, motivated, and loyal. Now think of what an employer can do to create such employees. Part of the formula will focus on rewards, recognition, and even a little fun. When considering what perks to offer employees, the sky seems to be the limit. Paid time […]