Employees Getting the Job Done--On Their Terms
May 09, 2007—What if there were no set work hours? What if the 9 to 5, Monday through Friday work schedule was completely abolished? What if your employees could leave work at any time for any reason? What if all meetings were optional? And what if employees were not negatively judged by their peers or managers for actually taking advantage of this approach to work?
Top 3 Issues Facing Total Rewards Professionals in 2007
May 09, 2007—WorldatWork recently surveyed its members on what they consider to be the top three issues facing them in 2007. According to Ryan Johnson, Director of Public Affairs, 38% of respondents cited retaining a productive workforce followed by recruiting and hiring, and the disclosure of executive compensation. These priorities were reflected in the presentations offered at WorldatWork's 2007 Total Rewards Conference in Orlando this week.
New Tool Identifies Executive Compensation Issues
May 09, 2007—Compensation planners have another tool for identifying executive compensation issues, courtesy of WorldatWork, an association of HR professionals focused on attracting, motivating, and retaining employees.
OT Calculator Released by Department of Labor
May 08, 2007—The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has unveiled a new tool for helping employers and workers understand and calculate overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
French Prez-Elect Wins on Eliminating 35-Hour Workweek
May 08, 2007—Winning the election for the presidency of France on Sunday, Nicolas Sarkozy won much of his support from citizens who supported his main campaign promise to "let people work more in order to earn more" by eliminating governmental constraints on the 35-hour workweek.
Targeting and Retaining Talent: Four Steps to Segmentation
May 08, 2007—WorldatWork's 2007 Total Rewards conference kicked off with a humorous take on the workplace through the eyes of cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, one of the best known syndicated comic strips of our time. But for the more than 1,600 registered attendees at this year's conference, total rewards and the quest to attract and retain talented employees is serious business.
WorldatWork Goes to Disney
May 07, 2007—WorldatWork kicked off its 2007 Total Rewards Conference at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, May 6, 2007 with an opening reception for the more than 1,600 registered attendees. The conference includes keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and an exhibition with 160 HR vendors showing their latest wares.
Wal-Mart Touts $1B in Contributions to Employee Benefits
May 04, 2007—Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced that it made $1.1 billion in contributions to hourly workers' profit-sharing accounts, 401(k), stock purchase plans, and merchandise discounts during the fiscal year ending January 31, 2007.
Pay Imbalances Linked with Higher Turnover
May 01, 2007—An imbalance in the pay of chief executive officers triggers higher turnover among managers, according to research conducted by Charles O'Reilly, director of the Center for Leadership Development and Research at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
