2017’s toughest jobs to fill
While the economy and job market have continued growing over the years, there are a number of jobs employers say they are having trouble hiring for.
Employee relations
Benefits Think Are employees eligible for leave during a natural disaster?
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey is bound to raise questions about a firm’s obligation to provide time off under laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, one attorney says. Here’s what employers need to know.
Jeff Nowak
Franczek Radelet
Uber-like cleaning firm’s contractors are workers, U.S. alleges
The NLRB has issued a complaint against the digital on-demand platform Handy Technologies Inc., alleging that workers who provide its home cleaning services are employees.
Chipotle enhances education benefits
The Mexican eatery has added the University of Denver to its roster of colleges and universities to which employees have access to through a partnership with tech company Guild Education.
Avoidable turnover costing employers big
Companies are spending more and more money on employees coming and going for better opportunities and better benefits.
Benefits Think Want to attract and engage millennials? Build a ‘culture of good’
Younger employees want to work with purpose, and companies can lure them by establishing a work environment that aligns with their values.
Ryan McCarty
Culture of Good
10 best gig economy jobs
A report by CareerCast names these professions as leaders of the independent contracting economy.
Avoidable turnover costing employers big
Companies are spending more and more money on employees coming and going for better opportunities and better benefits.
Offboarding tool aims to build loyalty by offering benefits to departing employees
Businessolver’s MyChoice Market helps employers provide a seamless exit for departing workers — and perhaps give them incentive to boomerang back.
7 signs of a toxic culture
If employees dread Fridays just as much as Mondays, there may be some toxic stew cooking in the kitchen, says Bernard Marr, an expert in strategy, performance management, analytics, KPIs and big data. Marr points out some of the more easily missed warning signs of a poisonous working environment red flags benefit and HR decision-makers should be aware of.
Benefits Think Beyond pay and benefits: How to attract and retain top talent
Comprehensive onboarding, employee recognition programs, company events and mentoring are key.
Rob Tyson
Corporate Synergies
Why employers need to step up career development efforts
Companies that do not recognize workers, ask for feedback or create a team environment are at a competitive disadvantage.
The 50 best places to work in 2017 – Part 2
Jobs resource website Glassdoor released its annual rankings of top employers based on workers’ evaluations. These companies are the cream of the crop.
Benefits Think Beyond pay and benefits: How to attract and retain top talent
Comprehensive onboarding, employee recognition programs, company events and mentoring are key.
Rob Tyson
Corporate Synergies
Utilizing retention tools key to M&A strategies
Financial incentives are one of a number of tools employers can use during a merger or acquisition.
Utilizing retention tools key to M&A strategies
Financial incentives are one of a number of tools employers can use during a merger or acquisition.
Benefits Think Positive work environments need more than ping pong tables
Employers must offer guidance, support and open communication to create a positive workplace ecosystem.
Will Clower
Mediterranean Wellness Inc.
Accenture pledges to achieve 50-50 gender balance in its workforce
The professional services firm aims to attract and retain female employees with increased management opportunities.
6 tips for conducting exit interviews
Exit interviews may be an untapped source of information for benefit managers to analyze and make changes to programs that may be underperforming or in need of revamping to be better used.
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Phil Albinus
Benefits Think Trump’s DOL pulls Obama-era wage, hour guidance
The department withdrew two guidance letters which seek to limit instances of misclassification of employees and expand cases in which a business might be considered a joint employer of a worker.
Daniel Kaplan
Foley & Lardner LLP