Communication of Expectations: A Little Reminder
There are literally thousands of articles written on the value of effective communication; the “how-to’s” and “what-not-to-do’s”. Every article I have read involves the relationship of sender and...
View ArticleWork Ethic – A Cornerstone for Employee Engagement
We have prevously written articles that provided strategies for managers to keep their employees enagaged in supporting the organizational mission. But have you ever dug deeper into the supporting...
View ArticleWhat’s Most Important in Hiring Talent
The vast majority of employers – 77 percent – believe that soft skills (less tangible skills associated with one’s personality, such as a positive attitude) are at least as important as hard skills...
View ArticleAn Engagement-Not a Satisfaction-Survey
A recent article written by Stephen Bruce (HR Daily Advisor) highlights a unique perspective on why you shouldn’t measure employee satisfaction in your organization. The shift from measuring engagement...
View ArticleRepeal of ACA Deductible Limits
The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-93) eliminates the deductible limits for employer-sponsored health plans in the small group market. Specifically, Sec. 213 of the law repeals...
View ArticleLegislation Updates
Senator Oberweis introduced legislation, SB2004, to phase-in an increase in the minimum wage for employees who are 26 years of age or older from $8.25 per hour to $9 per hour in 2015, then again to...
View ArticleCalifornia Paid Family Leaves
Beginning July 1, 2014, California workers may be eligible to receive paid family leave benefits under the state’s family temporary disability insurance program when taking time off of work to care for...
View ArticleIs Progressive Discipline Really Important?
Discipline is always a topic of contention in most organizations. How really should a supervisor react when an employee violates company policy? Are there specific guidelines and measures in place to...
View ArticleIllinois Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Criminal History Inquiries on Job...
On July 21, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, which will prohibit most private-sector employers and employment agencies with 15 or more...
View ArticleMANDATED PAID SICK LEAVE
Time for employers with staff in California to review and up-date their paid time off policies. Effective July 1, 2015, employers must provide paid sick leave to employees (full time, part time and...
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