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Cutting Costs Without Layoffs? 14 Tips for Employers Seeking Alternatives to Pink Slips

Written on 17 Mar, 2009 at 11:00

News of layoffs has been rampant since our economy began lagging in 2007. Recently, it seems impossible to turn on the news without hearing about more people losing their jobs. After all — the country is in a recession, businesses... (Continue reading)

Survey Documents Impact of Recession on Employee Health and Integrity

Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 17:02

The most recent “American Workplace Insights” survey from Adecco Group North America gives great insight into the state of mind of America’s workforce. The stresses and strains of the current economic situation have caused many Americans to consider unethical conduct... (Continue reading)

Changes in FMLA Regulations Are Here – Are You Ready?

Written on 2 Mar, 2009 at 5:00

In the previous installments of this series, we’ve told you about employer wins & losses and some of the wide range of issues covered under the Department of Labor’s updated Family and Medical Leave Act regulations. If you felt a... (Continue reading)

Charming the Stimulus Act COBRA:
New COBRA Rights and Employer Obligations

Written on 26 Feb, 2009 at 16:47

A federal subsidy of continued health coverage under COBRA is one of the main “ease-the-pain” provisions of the Stimulus Act enacted Tuesday, February 17, 2009 (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009). This provision is intended to keep... (Continue reading)

New Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Regulations Address Wide Range of Issues

Written on 16 Feb, 2009 at 17:03

New FMLA Regulations Took Effect January 16, 2009, Significantly Impacting FMLA Law On November 17, 2008, the US Department of Labor issued long-awaited updated regulations governing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), effective January 16, 2009. The first post... (Continue reading)

(Taxpayer-Financed) Bankers’ Bonuses Redux

Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 19:52

On January 6, we published a guest post by eFinancial Careers writer Jon Jacobs. In it, Jon argued that it is essential to allow financial institutions to continue paying out bonuses and incentive pay to employees, in part to stave... (Continue reading)

Jobs for Stay at Home Moms — and Dads — at Give A Mom a Job.com

Written on 22 Jan, 2009 at 5:00

You’re a stay at home mom — or dad. You have one or more children, and you’ve decided that you want a work-life balance that allows you to attend to your parenting and other responsibilities. But you’d also like an... (Continue reading)

Share the Love — And Help with Someone’s Job Search

Written on 15 Jan, 2009 at 6:00

Valentine’s Day 2009 — Many People Aren’t Feeling the Love In today’s economic climate, it can be harder than ever for first-time job seekers to break into the market. The fact is, though, that our country is in this recession... (Continue reading)

Overtime Pay, the FLSA & “Time Theft” — Part I (Introduction and White-Collar Exemptions)

Written on 14 Jan, 2009 at 5:00

Who “owns” an employee’s time? Are you stealing from your employer if you take a personal call at work? What about if you check your personal email, or take some time to send out resumes? Does it matter whether you’re... (Continue reading)

Banking Bonus & Incentive Pay Dilemmas

Written on 6 Jan, 2009 at 6:00

Bonuses for Banking Executives for 2008 Performance? You’re Kidding, Right? — No. The near-collapse of the financial services industry has left our economy reeling and made many taxpayers angry. So why should financial professionals keep receiving bonuses? After all, many... (Continue reading)

Caroline Kennedy, the Senate, Qualifications of Mothers & My Birthday

Written on 22 Dec, 2008 at 14:00

Caroline Kennedy’s bid for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat has stirred a wide range of feelings and views. Some express outrage at the thought of such an appointment, given her seemingly weak qualifications — other than her pedigree. But many others... (Continue reading)

“MENTORrific” Job & Life Coaching for Teens

Written on 22 Dec, 2008 at 5:00

Mentoring Goes Beyond Professional Development A recent Google search on the terms “importance professional mentor” gave me almost half a million results. Clearly, professional adults are turning to mentors for guidance on everything from networking skills to improving their performance... (Continue reading)

Suffering From The Sidelines

Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 6:00

The impact of mass layoffs and rising unemployment goes well beyond those immediately affected. Support professionals at all levels — from mental health providers to social workers to career coaches — all suffer tremendous indirect stress from the economic travails... (Continue reading)

HR Metrics and Strategic Human Resources Planning

Written on 12 Dec, 2008 at 6:00

Human Capital — Truly Your Company’s Greatest Asset In this economy, measuring your bottom line or your company’s success on Wall Street isn’t enough. Instead, says Denise Kingsmill, deputy chair of the United Kingdom’s Monopolies and Mergers Commission, “Directors need... (Continue reading)

How To Provide Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA For Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Written on 10 Dec, 2008 at 5:00

With the recent passage of the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA), employers are turning their attention to changes in the Act and how those changes might impact their business. Fortunately, resources to help you are readily at hand. In... (Continue reading)

Despite Economy, Small Businesses Plan Holiday Parties

Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 6:00

Most Small Business Owners Can Afford Holiday Celebrations According to a survey conducted this month by online payroll service SurePayroll, most small business owners will end 2008 in celebration. The survey found that despite recent economic challenges, 6 of 10... (Continue reading)

Layoff Survivor — What’s Your Plan?

Written on 3 Dec, 2008 at 10:13

After the Layoffs, the Intra-Company Depression Lower productivity. An atmosphere of guilt, anxiety, and anger. The air filled with gossip. A breakdown of relationships and teamwork. This isn’t exactly the scenario you need to see in your company during an... (Continue reading)

Top 7 Mistakes Hiring Managers Make When Advertising Open Positions

Written on 28 Nov, 2008 at 15:57

This guest post is by Thomas Torresson, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap. There are plenty of reasons a particular job ad may not work well. Sometimes these mistakes are tough to recognize and even harder to learn to avoid. Here are... (Continue reading)

Navigating the Intersection of Telecommuting and Wage-and-Hour Law

Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 5:00

Telecommuting — Perk, Convenience, and Potential Legal Minefield Many employers offer their employees the opportunity to work from home on either a regular or temporary basis. While the flexibility of a telecommuting arrangement can benefit both the employer and the... (Continue reading)

Is Workplace Bullying Cause for Concern?

Written on 10 Nov, 2008 at 16:01

When Bullies Grow Up What happens to playground bullies who grow up to be workplace bullies? And what happens to the companies where they work? This is the focus of an article entitled “Workplace Bullying Suits on the Horizon.” Successful... (Continue reading)

Recesssion Can Mean Opportunity

Written on 3 Nov, 2008 at 12:04

Fearing Fear Itself Depending on whom you read, our country is either now in or is on it’s way to the deepest recession in decades. In other words, we are in a period of economic chaos, of shifting priorities and... (Continue reading)

My First Political Endorsement

Written on 23 Oct, 2008 at 22:08

In its over five years of existence, this blog has never been about politics. But there is a time for everything. And now is the time for me to do one more thing to support the Presidential candidate of my... (Continue reading)

Better Reference Checks in Far Less Time

Written on 22 Oct, 2008 at 13:18

You’ve conducted both rounds of interviews, narrowed the field to a single candidate and made a hiring offer; contingent, of course, on a reference and background check. Now it’s time to get on the phone and check the references they’ve... (Continue reading)

Career Development for Less – or Even Free!

Written on 15 Oct, 2008 at 18:02

New on our Blog – Look Up! See Those Tabs on the Right? You want to learn new skills, find out about employment trends, and develop your career — but you don’t want to spend a lot of money. We... (Continue reading)

Most Companies Have Diversity Strategies

Written on 12 Oct, 2008 at 18:05

Study of Corporate Diversity Initiatives As corporate workforces start to resemble Olympic villages, and globalization intensifies trans-national and cross-cultural workplace interactions, diversity programs are becoming a mission-critical piece of most organizations. According to a recent study by the Institute for... (Continue reading)