Tag: benefits
Hiring and Employing Transgender Workers
“Let’s Keep the Temp Instead”
Yesterday, we looked at some of the reasons that fathers don’t like to take time off, including the fear of losing their jobs. Today, we’ll look at why that’s sometimes a valid concern for both men and women on family leave — particularly when a superstar temp takes over the job. “I’ll Keep the Temp” […]
3 Big Employee Handbook Mistakes To Avoid
Many employers adopt a casual approach to their employee handbooks — which can quickly lead to lawsuits. A thought-out, well-crafted employee handbook is the best way to avoid this problem says attorney Elaina Smiley.
The Principal Benefit of Outsourcing? It’s Not Cost Reduction
Yesterday, we looked at some facts and fictions about outsourcing. Today, a look at the types of functions that tend to be outsourced — and an introduction to a webinar tomorrow you won’t want to miss.
3 Essential Employee Handbooks Tips
Your policies need to be up-to-date and legally sound, but there’s more to it than that. Today, 3 tips for handbook success.
Benefits Other Than Health Insurance 2011 Survey Results
Each year, HR Hero and HRLaws survey readers about your organizations’ benefits packages. Although much has been said about the effects of health care reform on employer-based health insurance during the last year, the other benefits that organizations are offering their employees — flex time, telecommuting, child-care assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and concierge services […]
The One Benefit Employees Refuse To Give Up
Yesterday, we looked at the large margin by which employees underestimate the amount it costs you to provide them with various benefits. Today, we’ll look at the one benefit employees refuse to give up — at nearly any cost.
Employees Consistently Underestimate the Cost of Benefits
Surveys show that workers greatly underestimate your cost of providing their various benefits – which, ironically, originally stemmed from an effort to reduce total compensation.
Your Tech Workers Aren’t Like Everyone Else…
They work different hours. They speak a different language. And they’re motivated by different compensation considerations than the rest of your workforce.