Employee communications

Minimize the risk of bringing in a producer who has misappropriated trade secrets by asking proactive questions, says lawyer John Birmingham Jr.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

Google and Facebook are not the only companies redefining office space, boosting productivity and driving up employee happiness.

Retirement plan sponsors need to focus on both risk mitigation and risk transfer now that the IRS has terminated its determination letter program at the beginning of the year.

Withstanding the Great Recession, tech jobs have been at the forefront of job growth. Necessary across all industries, these are some of the top growing jobs in this field.

One problem is that a number of companies make false promises to employees by committing to intensive communication campaigns without proper follow-through.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

As more workers clamor for career development as a benefit, it’s important for managers to talk about performance.

There are a variety of privacy breaches employers know to avoid – not sharing health data and providing secure areas for private conversations, for example. But what about the obscure privacy concerns you might not have thought about? Here are six to address to ensure each of your wellness events is as safe and secure as possible, from Alan Kohll, founder and president of TotalWellness.

An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.

One problem is that a number of companies make false promises to employees by committing to intensive communication campaigns without proper follow-through.

Participants appear to experience dues on the principal portion that is more than double his or her incremental tax rate.

Experts stress the importance of education and savings efforts, as recent research shows workers still lagging far behind recommended reserves.

Leadership support is vital in driving engaged and positive employees, HR executives say.

Participants appear to experience dues on the principal portion that is more than double his or her incremental tax rate.

These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.

Leadership support is vital in driving engaged and positive employees, HR executives say.

Employees have some simple but significant false ideas about their retirement plans. And employers need to do a better job addressing them during education sessions.

Employees have some simple but significant false ideas about their retirement plans. And employers need to do a better job addressing them during education sessions.

No matter the reason for a decision to downsize, there are a number of factors to consider during the implementation process, says attorney Felicia O'Connor.