If we can’t laugh at ourselves, then we are taking ourselves too seriously. Enjoy! Changed HR policies – Casual Fridays Week 1 – Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees are free to dress in the casual attire of their choice. Week…
The IRS, EDD and Department of Labor have been increasing enforcement of misclassification of independent contractors over the past several years, causing employers to go through difficult audits and hearings. Handling these is not an area for DIY, since the exposure is too great. Recently, a US Department of Labor…
Attract the Best Talent Using the Tools the Best Job Seekers Use It is certainly true that technology is making an impact on all aspects of the recruiting process. Whether it is recruiters using keyword screening programs to minimize the time spent on the review of resumes, advanced online behavioral…
All Businesses Are Affected, Regardless of Size Fundamentals of the PPACA Virtually all taxpayers will be required to obtain basic health coverage or pay a penalty (the individual mandate) beginning in 2014. All size plans have mandated coverage and other changes “Large employers” (basically 50+) must provide minimum, affordable coverage…
If we can’t laugh at ourselves, then we are taking ourselves too seriously. Enjoy! A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted: “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a…
In every discipline, be it accounting, manufacturing, or human resources, implementing Best Practices means leveraging the experience of others by using techniques that have been proven in the real world to work more effectively and efficiently…GOOD IDEA! However, in the highly regulated world of HR for California employers…NOT GOOD ENOUGH!…
One day while walking down the street a highly successful Human Resources Manager was tragically hit by a bus and she died. Her soul arrived up in heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter himself. “Welcome to Heaven,” said St. Peter. “Before you get settled in…
Here are examples in three key areas where taking a holistic approach can have a positive effect on lowering turnover and the costs associated with it – total compensation, employee communications, and recruiting and on-boarding. Compensation is traditionally thought of as cash remuneration. But many of your employees work for…
The WorkTraits™ Compatibility System is based upon two areas of psychological research, Person-Job Fit, and Organizational Culture. The purpose of assessing these two areas is to provide a view of the employee or job applicant which gives insight into how their personality and values fit into an organization. Person-Job Fit…
