Naomi Judd Urges Disease Prevention, Wellness Programs for Workers
December 20, 2005—Just as companies have mission statements, so should benefits plan administrators, Naomi Judd told attendees at the 51st Annual Employee Benefits Conference of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) held last month in Hawaii.
Wage and Hour Q&A
December 09, 2005—Wage and hour rules continue to be a challenging area of workplace law to navigate,
judging by the questions employers asked during a recent BLR audio conference.
Worker Alleges Wage Disparity Is Due to National Origin Discrimination
December 06, 2005—A worker tried to prove that his wage disparity was due to his supervisor's discrimination against him because of his country of origin, not because his job skills, education, or work experience were less than his colleagues, as asserted by the employer.
Take Another Look at Telework
November 29, 2005—As the number of employers who are allowing employees to work some days each week from their homes has increased over the last decade, advocates have pointed to cost savings for employers, especially in real estate expenses. Now there are more compelling reasons for telework.
Metrics: HR's Impact on the Bottom Line
November 15, 2005—Metrics have become a requirement for any human resources department to show
its value to the organization, but in order for metrics to be effective, they
need to be the right metrics and aligned with business objectives, according
to two experts who recently led a BLR audio conference.
How Does Your Paid Time Off Compare?
November 08, 2005—Once again, the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Repeated requests from employers
across the country have resulted in a new report from the International Foundation
of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP).
Tips for Conducting OT-Exemption Audits
November 01, 2005—The consequences of breaking overtime-exemption rules are so great that employers
should see audits as a necessity, according to two experts who recently presented
a BLR audio conference.
Motivate with a Carrot, Not a Stick
October 25, 2005—What motivates employees well enough to make their employers successful? A
20-year study by the Gallup organization found four factors: Knowing what's
expected of one, having the tools to do it well, getting the chance to do what
one does best, and being recognized and praised for one's contributions.
Develop Your Workforce with Tuition Aid
October 11, 2005—"The whole reason for having tuition aid," says Faith Ivery, President of EASI, "is to keep an educated workforce. It is about succession planning, talent development, and employee retention. Unfortunately, many companies leave the policy design and strategic use of tuition aid in the hands of administrators, rather than development experts."
Should You Offer a Paid Time Off Bank?
October 04, 2005—Most employers allot a set number of paid days off for employees to take vacation, sick leave, and personal leave. But paid time off (PTO) banks are becoming more popular, according to Wayne Wendling, senior director of research for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
