Employees Lead the Charge Toward Change
September 16, 2005—Eastman Chemical was facing some heavy pressure in the late 1990s, but the pressure was not necessarily from economic or market forces. Rather, the pressure Eastman felt was coming from inside their walls. Employees wanted to be able to service their own needs around employee benefits.
Education Benefits Ride Out Economy
September 13, 2005—While there are many reasons to offer employees the opportunity to enhance their skills through education programs, a downturn in the economy often results in fewer companies participating in such programs. However, a recent survey among 1,300 HR professionals shows that companies remain committed to keeping employees educated even while the economy slows.
Baby Boomers Leave Healthcare Change in Their Wake
September 06, 2005—The level of change in
all phases of health care is accelerating, and it will move exponentially as
the Boomers come through this curve, one expert predicts.
Diversity: A Philosophy, a Policy, and a Process
August 30, 2005—The initial focus for every company that has diversity as a goal should be
based on these two questions: (1) What does
a diverse workforce mean? (2) Why should our company have a diverse workforce?
Succession Planning: Are You Ready for a Major Change?
August 16, 2005—In the seventh edition of its quarterly Executive Recruiter Index, executive searcher, recruiter, and leadership developer Korn/Ferry International said that a significant number of organizations may be unprepared for a significant change in leadership.
Are Your Employees Vacation-Deprived?
August 01, 2005—Some employees simply won't take a vacation. But everyone needs to recharge their batteries, so here are tips for getting your employees to get away from it all.
Commission-Compensated Retail Employees Fight for Overtime
July 11, 2005—The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) contains several exemptions from provisions
entitling workers to overtime, but if taken to court, the burden of proof is
on the employer to prove that employees fall within these exemptions—and
the courts construe the exemptions very narrowly.
Executive Summary: 2005 Survey of Exempt Compensation
June 30, 2005—According to BLR's
2005 Survey of Exempt Compensation, over 80% of all the exempt job titles
surveyed reported at least a marginal pay increase for 2005. Increases ranged
from .43% to an impressive 13.89%.
