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Compensation Audio Conference--October 2
Join us for an in-depth audio conference on October 2 as our expert explains the basics of reviewing and managing rate ranges and job grades. You'll learn practical steps for developing competitive, affordable, and fair salary structures--and for fixing the most common problems employers face when dealing with pay range issues.
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President Bush Signs ADA Changes into Law
President Bush has signed legislation that will affect the core of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by expanding the definition of disability. The law will take effect January 1, 2009.
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Benefits and Retention Strategies in a Recession
Whether or not we choose to define current economic conditions by using the term "recession," the impact of current economic conditions is being felt in the workplace. In a breakout session at the 21st Annual Benefits Forum & Expo, HR and benefits professionals were given some valuable tips for retaining and engaging their workers during tough economic times.
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This Week's Poll
What will be the impact of the changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act on employers?
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Last Week's Poll
Find out what percentage of you currently offer financial planning for your employees.
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Take 10 ... to Train!
Do your supervisors have the skills and training to handle complex HR legal issues in their everyday dealings with employees? If not, an inadvertent mistake on hiring, termination, interviewing, FMLA, sexual harassment, or the Americans with Disabilities Act could turn into an embarrassing, expensive legal nightmare.
BLR's 10-Minute HR Trainer is the easy way to deliver valuable human resource management training meetings in as little as 10 minutes. It includes everything you need for training--meeting outlines, handouts, quizzes, etc. Put it to work in your organization and stop worrying!
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Newt Gingrich's 3 Initiatives to Transform Health Care
Newt Gingrich wants to transform health care in America. And the former Speaker of the House has three initiatives for fundamental reform that he shared with an audience of HR and benefits professionals. His proposals include the collection and implementation of best practices, a transition to electronic health records, and an investment in new technologies.
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Poll: Employers Hold Salary Negotiation Power
HR professionals believe that employers currently have the upper hand over job candidates when it comes to negotiating salary, according to a recent poll on HR.BLR.com and Compensation.BLR.com.
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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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Compressed Workweek Aimed at Saving Energy, Increasing Morale and Service
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Even as the executive director for Utah's Department of Human Resource Management, Jeff Herring had some initial personal concerns about the state's planned move to a compressed 4-day workweek--specifically, childcare concerns. But less than one month after implementation, Herring was enjoying the new schedule.
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[Trial or subscription to Compensation.BLR.com required.]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Under the Service Contract Act, can an employer pay an employee less than the prevailing wage when they are attending training and not performing the duties of the job they were hired to do?
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HR Challenge®: Gift Cards
Around the holidays, an employer gives its employees $25 gift cards that can be used at several local grocery stores. The employees can use the cards like cash on a turkey or anything else they choose. Are the gift cards taxable as income?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Smoking Breaks and FLSA
An HR Forum subscriber is asking whether smoking breaks are considered hours worked--and therefore compensable--under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Sexual Harassment Toolkit
This complete sexual harassment training program includes a customizable, fully-prepared presentation in PowerPoint. It also includes sample policies, training notices, trainee workbook, speaker's notes, handouts, employee quizzes, a completion certificate for training documentation, and regulatory information.
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 that 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.
Salary Management Webinar Recording
Order this in-depth 90-minute webinar on how to establish a systematic approach to pay administration that will serve you well whether the economy is thriving or faltering.
What Everyone Should Know About Workers' Compensation
Use BLR's colorful and lively illustrated 16-page booklet to train your employees. It will reinforce the message that employees play a major role in reducing the number of workers' comp claims every day.
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