October 4, 2019
Via: HR HeroHas your organization started offering on-demand pay as an employee benefit? On-demand pay is exactly what it sounds like—a way for employers to give employees access to their pay on demand instead of waiting for the standard payday. On-demand pay […]
August 8, 2019
Via: HR HeroA new law going into effect at the end of this month prohibits Nebraska employers from requiring employees not to disclose their wages as a condition of further employment. Legislative Bill 217 prohibits Nebraska employers from discharging or otherwise retaliating […]
June 3, 2019
Via: HR HeroPay compression happens when the pay levels within an organization start to converge, and there’s less and less differentiation for things like years of experience and education levels. This happens far too easily—typically because the pace of raises doesn’t always […]
January 17, 2019
Via: Kelly RedmondWorking remotely is nothing new. But the number of employees working from their home increased in the last few years and is expected to grow in 2019. It’s easy to see why. Remote jobs are a big money saver (an […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 29, 2018
Via: HR HeroToday’s employees expect the companies they work for to deliver openness and transparency in, essentially, all of their business practices. This includes everything from communicating leadership changes, making adjustments to the business model, revealing news around potential acquisitions and, most […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
October 4, 2018
Via: Ere MediaComprised of four or even five generations, today’s workforce is a melting pot made up of employees of all ages and demographics. It’s more diverse than ever, and as a result, can pose challenges for HR professionals and employers when […]
July 3, 2018
Via: HR HeroA new law will soon take effect in Massachusetts, where employees will be eligible for paid family and medical leave and will also see an increase in the minimum wage. Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill on June 28, which […]
June 26, 2018
Via: SHRMGrowing pressure to ensure fair pay throughout the workplace is sparking changes to corporate America’s employee compensation and performance management programs, new research shows. “Getting compensation right is becoming increasingly important as employers look to drive higher levels of performance, […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement, Research, Software
April 27, 2018
Via: HR HeroNew research suggests you should consider freelancers. A survey conducted by The Creative Group, a Robert Half company providing creative staffing services, finds that nearly four in 10 advertising and marketing executives (39 percent) say the freelance creative talent pool […]
April 24, 2018
Via: HR HeroAs an HR professional, you hear a lot about pay equity and the gender wage gap, but how often do you hear about the pay inequality that is plaguing hourly workers? A new report released by Snag (formerly Snagajob), a […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
December 1, 2017
Via: Ere MediaOf all the topics organizations need to talk about, you’d think they’d be most effective about communicating compensation. After all, although you hope that employees love their jobs, they work to earn money — to pay their mortgage, put gas […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
November 7, 2017
Via: HR DiveThe biggest surprise coming out of the PayScale study was the importance employees placed on their organization’s rise and its effect on their retention. This result suggests that workers highly value being connected to a successful company. The challenge for […]
September 26, 2016
Via: HR MorningThere’s one lesser-known tactic out there that some employers are considering to reduce overtime costs under the DOL’s changes to the FLSA overtime exemption rules. The tactic: The fluctuating workweek approach to paying employees. The upside to this approach? It can save […]
March 17, 2016
Via: SHRMAs shareholders and advisory groups continue to scrutinize executive compensation, the number of executives entitled to tax gross-ups and other financial rewards triggered by a change in control of management is declining. But many popular executive perquisites—or perks—remain an important part of […]