What Really Belongs In (and Out ) of Personnel Files
May 24, 2007—Attorneys Allen M. Kato and Lawrence S. McGoldrick offered valuable advice during a recent BLR audio conference on what documents should be kept in employee personnel files and how long these records should be retained.
HR Organizations Find Faults in Immigration Bill
May 22, 2007—A coalition of HR organizations says the proposed overhaul of immigration law has four significant faults related to verification of employment eligibility.
Bill Would End Tax Inequity for Same-Sex Couples
May 22, 2007—Employer contributions for a domestic partner's health insurance benefits would no longer be considered taxable income, under a bill recently introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Washington).
'Best Cities for Relocating Families' Named
May 21, 2007—Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas is the best large metropolitan area for relocating families, according to a report released by Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation.
Survey: People with Hearing Loss Earn Less
May 16, 2007—Americans with hearing loss make less money than people with normal hearing, but the use of hearing aids mitigates the effects of hearing loss on income, according to a study released by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI).
Washington Approves Paid Family Leave Legislation
May 15, 2007—Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has signed legislation that creates a program that will provide paid family leave to eligible employees.
Survey Finds Some Tension About Flexible Schedules
May 11, 2007—Many men perceive some resentment among coworkers over the flexible schedules offered to working mothers, according to an online survey released by the staffing firm Adecco.
How to Improve Your Pay Strategy
May 11, 2007—Speaking at WorldatWork's 2007 Total Rewards Conference in Orlando this week, William H. Ferguson said a company's pay strategy should be a function of a combination of factors, including the company's profit model, the supply of labor, the power of its "brand," and its position in the labor market. Most companies end up using two factors: Labor supply and geography.
Another Renaissance? Trends for the Future of Work
May 10, 2007—WorldatWork's 2007 Annual Conference ended this week with a look into the future of work. Mary O'Hara-Devereaux, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned futurist and author, her latest book entitled Navigating the Badlands: Thriving in this Decade of Radical Transformation. She took conference attendees on a journey to the year 2020 with her predictions for the future and how the human resources profession will be impacted.
