How to Avoid Fast Turnover with New Hires
In a previous post, we discussed the high cost of turnover and recruitment and the need for businesses to make sound and lasting hiring decisions when possible to keep these costs to a minimum.
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Conducting an Exemption Audit in California: Complying With Overtime and Other Wage-Hour Laws
By Allen Kato, Fenwick & West LLP Why should you conduct an exemption audit in California? Employee claims alleging they are misclassified as exempt from overtime (brought as individual claims or class-action lawsuits) are the lawsuit of the day. For example, in March 2012, a California court approved a $35 million settlement by Oracle involving […]
Form I-9 Policy: Employers Using E-Verify Allowed to Continue Remote Verification
On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that beginning on August 1, employers who use E-Verify and are in good standing will have the option to review employees’ identity and employment authorization documents (EAD) via live video call rather than in person. Employers who aren’t using E-Verify may wish to […]
The Challenges of an Aging Workforce
Solving the worker shortage by retaining your older workers brings many benefits, but an aging workforce also raises several challenges. A June 10 webinar will tell you what you need to know.
What Does it Mean to be a Leader in a World That Constantly Gets Disrupted?
There’s a great saying in military circles that’s often summarized as “no plan survives contact with the enemy.” As business leaders in a highly disrupted world, it’s easy to feel that way: hours upon hours of thoughtful strategizing routinely gets blown up by everything from constant geopolitical uncertainty to fast-shifting employee preferences. Even the best […]
Picture This! You Using Visuals Effectively in Training
Trainers have a tendency to avoid using pictures in training materials, but “all of the research on learning with pictures indicates that pictures used in combination with words create better learning,” says Jack Massa, owner of Guidance Communications, Inc. (www.guidancecom.com). Massa uses a broad definition of “pictures” to include “any visual that is meant to […]
Chick-fil-A Founder—Embodiment of Servant Leadership
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the phrase “servant leadership.”
Stay in Touch with Employee Leaders
Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (IPM) ensures that its employees are challenged, provided continual opportunities for growth, and treated fairly with respect and dignity. High standards have been set for staff, and the work and environment are motivating, says Jo Jackson, chief financial officer, who is responsible for the HR function for the 85-employee workforce […]
Sound tracks on HR Books, Anyone?
A New Zealand start-up called Booktrack adds movie-type sound tracks to e-books. Paul Cameron, CEO, cofounder, and director of Booktrack, says the concept is akin to adding sound to silent films and “brings books alive.” Booktrack even adjusts to an individual’s reading speed. HRSBT just wonders—would this work with books on human resources and compensation?
Looking for Training Experts? They May Be Right Next to You
Do you look for subject matter experts within your own company for your training initiatives? Not every high-potential, knowledgeable employee is looking to be promoted into a top leadership position, but he or she still wants to experience some form of advancement. Tapping these top performers’ vast expertise can boost your training—and help retain them […]