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Compensation in 2009 Audio Conference - January 7
Many HR directors are already deep into wrestling with compensation-related issues for 2009 - specifically, how to set raises, bonuses, and other financial incentives in the face of gloomy economic forecasts.
Join us on January 7 for this practical, bottom-line-oriented audio conference, as our speaker - a nationally recognized compensation expert - will walk you through the process of setting and managing compensation levels when times are tough. He'll share the latest trends in base pay, salary increases and range adjustments, and short-term incentives and bonuses. You'll learn how to smoothly handle the most nerve-racking compensation decisions to keep both worried employees and your CEO happy.
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Job Trends to Watch During Obama Administration
A jobsite has created a list of job sectors and professions that it expects to grow during President-elect Barack Obama's term in office.
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Expert: Clamp Down on Executive Comp Coming in 2009
What's in store for executive compensation next year? One expert believes there will be "a clamping down on compensation" as the result of government scrutiny of company pay practices.
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This Week's Poll
What 2008 event or news will have the greatest impact on HR in 2009?
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Last Week's Poll
What impact does telecommuting have on an employee's chances of being laid off?
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FMLA Audio Conference - January 9
The wait is over: The long-anticipated changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act have been finalized and will take effect January 16, 2009. That's not a lot of time to get ready, particularly when you consider that the changes affect many key areas of FMLA, including notice requirements, medical certification, and the definition of "continuing treatment" of a serious health condition.
Join us on January 9 for an in-depth audio conference all about the new changes to FMLA and what you need to do now to get ready.
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Many Employers Report 2009 Healthcare Cost Increases of More than 10%
Forty-two percent of employers say that their healthcare costs are set to increase more than 10 percent in 2009, according to a survey by HR.BLR.com and Compensation.BLR.com.
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Executive Bonuses Trimmed
Forty-nine percent of employers plan to reduce the size of their executive bonus pool compared with last year, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a consulting firm.
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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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Encouraging Better Health through Cash Incentives
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At Clarian Health, employees can receive up to $30 per paycheck, or $720 a year, for addressing their health issues. Learn more about the success of this healthcare system's wellness program and the positive impact on its workforce.
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Our company policy requires that all employees use any accrued PTO while on FMLA leave. Is it also at the company's discretion to (1) allow employees to accrue PTO while on FMLA leave; and (2) deny payment for holidays that fall during the employee's FMLA time off?
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HR Challenge®: ADA Amendments Act
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) will go into effect January 1, 2009. The law revises the definition of a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the law effective January 1, 2009, does an impairment that is episodic or in remission constitute a disability?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Deferred Compensation
An HR Forum subscriber is asking colleagues if they know the rules regarding deferring an executive's salary from one year to another.
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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.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Audio Click 'n Train: FLSA--What Supervisors Need to Know
This easy-to-use training program will help train supervisors and HR professionals to understand FLSA regulations so that they can properly classify their employees and compensate them in accordance with the law, reducing the potential for costly litigation.
The Complete Guide to ADA Compliance
A must-have guide that provides plain-English explanations of the federal ADA, its regulations, and the numerous policy guidance documents issued by EEOC and Department of Labor.
Sales Compensation Strategies Audio Conference on CD
In this practical 90-minute audio conference recording, an experienced sales compensation strategist shares proven methods for designing, implementing, and managing compensation plans for your sales staff. She tells you how to size up your current programs and benchmark them against the competition.
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