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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Change: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

The overtime rule changes are significant and fall into two categories: salary basis and primary duties test. Today we’re going to cover the salary basis part of the proposal. What are the changes being proposed to the minimum salary? Jonathan] Currently, the minimum salary is $455 per week for most white collar positions.

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Average pay growth high but failing to keep pace with inflation

Employee Benefits

in February to April 2009. Greg Guilford, CEO of HR Solutions, part of WorkNest, said: “It’s positive to see that employers are minimising the impact of the cost of living crisis on employees; however, there is still a gap between the rising costs and employees’ salaries.

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Crafting Joy for Workers, Hobby Lobby Announces a Wage Hike

HR Digest

The arts and crafts supply store recently announced that it has increased the starting wages for its employees again, making this the thirteenth increment since 2009. The increase in minimum full-time hourly wage will add up to an annual salary of around $40,000 USD for those working a 40-hour workweek. USD effective immediately.

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Jobvite survey reveals social media is a top recruiting strategy.

Talent Culture

Some highlights of the report: • 76% plan to invest more in employee referrals and 72% plan to invest more in recruiting through social networks • 80% of companies use or are planning to use social networking to find and attract candidates this year • 77% of respondents said they use social networks to reach passive candidates who are not actively (..)

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Hiring is on the Rise in Ten Major Industries

Talent Culture

Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, March 11th, 2010 Hiring is on the Rise in Ten Major Industries According to Indeed’s February Industry Employment Trends Report, ten of the 12 major industries tracked had more openings this February than in February 2009.

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Highly Paid Programming Languages of 2020

HR Digest

These programming languages yield an average annual salary north of $100,000. The Go language was developed by IT giant Google and introduced to the market in November 2009. Top Paying Programming Languages. Some of these most popular programming languages are associated with the highest-paying tech gigs.

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Uniqlo’s Bold Move: Addressing Employee Burnout with a 40% Pay Increase

HR Digest

Despite inflation in Japan reaching its highest rate in decades, salaries have remained relatively flat. ” Under this new policy, recent university graduates will see their monthly salary increase from ($255,000 to $300,000), an almost 18% increase.

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