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Electronic Recordkeeping Audio Conference--June 3
You may have had your old paper recordkeeping system down flat, but it's a whole new world when you get rid of the paper and move to digital. How do you ensure security of your electronic files? Can you toss the original of a document once you've scanned it into your system? Are there any records you must keep the paper originals of? What sort of system should you have in place for gathering all these new e-records?
Join us on June 3 for an in-depth 90-minute audio conference all about the practicalities of electronic recordkeeping for HR professionals.
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The Best and Worst States for Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform has released its latest annual study identifying the best and worst legal environments for businesses. How does your state measure up?
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Survey: 3 of 4 Employees Stressed over Finances
A new survey reports that nearly three out of four U.S. workers are stressed because of financial concerns and that nearly half (45 percent) report that their financial stress impedes their productivity at work. The survey also indicates that many workers would like to have financial counseling available through their employers.
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This Week's Poll
In 2008, have more employees been expressing concern over their finances?
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Last Week's Poll
If workplace health and wellness programs are working, it's not evident in your responses to last week's poll.
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Describe, Write, and Price Any Job!
The Job Analyzer: BLR's Complete Guide to Analyzing, Evaluating, Pricing & Writing Jobs explains the theory behind job analysis, job evaluation, and job pricing, allowing employers to create the jobs necessary to their organization.
This process saves employers money because it shows them how to hire employees with the skills for the jobs that need to be done in the organization, as well as how to determine the right amount to pay for the job being performed.
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Game On! New Survey Reports on Game Industry Salaries
Whether you're an HR or compensation professional with workers in the video game industry--or just a video game fan who has always wondered how much the individuals who create the games you play get paid--you'll be interested in a new survey that reveals the average salaries of professionals in the field.
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Poll: Half of Employers Conduct Self-Audits of Compensation Plans
About one-third of HR professionals say that their company conducts annual self-audits of their compensation plans, according to a recent Compensation.BLR.com survey.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Featured Article
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How to Spot Fraudulent Workers' Comp Claims
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As a human resources professional, you play an important role in detecting potential fraudulent workers' compensation claims. Neal Lyons, CEO of L&W Investigations, explains that by simply being on the lookout for specific red flags indicating possible fraudulent claims, you can save your company thousands of dollars.
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[Available to everyone this week!]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
We are implenting some cost-saving measures at our company due to the recent downturn in the economy. One of those measures is changing our 401(k) plan contributions. We are going to eliminate the company match. Are there any legal ramifications that we need to be aware of?
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HR Challenge®: FMLA Certification
An employer requires that a request for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act be supported by a healthcare provider's certification of the medical condition of the person affected. In general, how long does the employee have to return the completed certification, according to the Department of Labor?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Salaries for Small Businesses
An HR Forum subscriber is asking for advice on setting up a salary structure for a small, family-owned business (that lacks the resources of larger companies to purchase expensive surveys, etc.).
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| Featured HR And Compensation Resources |
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EZ IT Job Descriptions
Writing job descriptions for those hard-to-describe computer jobs just got easier. One hundred different IT and computer job positions are all available in Word, and have been carefully reviewed by BLR editors for quality and legal pitfalls.
FLSA: Wage and Hour Self-Audit Guide--Download
Download this guide to easily determine whether you are in an industry or employ the type of worker who is most typically at risk. It will help you quickly determine the most cost-effective method of compliance with the revised Fair Labor Standards Act.
FMLA: What You Need to Know
Here's the easy way to educate your employees about their rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Fundamentals of Executive Compensation
This practical handbook, which includes a model employment agreement and sample equity plans, shows you how to recruit the talent that can lead your organization ahead of the competition, while aligning their compensation with your organizational goals.
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