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Labor Day 2015

HR Bartender

Bottom line, Labor Day is to celebrate the American worker. percent – there are still many employment issues facing us. I’m thinking this Labor Day should be to celebrate everyone who has (1) been a worker, (2) is a worker, (3) wants to be a worker and (4) will be a worker in the future. While the U.S.

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

HR Bartender

On July 6, 2015, the U.S. On the other hand, the proposed automatic adjustments may be too much for some employers too afford. If the number is too high, an employer simply may convert the employee from exempt to non-exempt and not permit overtime. What should employers be doing now in light on this action?

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4 Labor and Employment Law Changes to Keep an Eye On In 2015

Insperity

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. There are potential changes to several other employer-related laws that you may need to prepare for. It should be.

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Tesla ordered to cough up $137 million to ex-worker over toxic workplace culture

HR Digest

has been ordered to pay around $137 million to a former worker who alleged a racist workplace culture. A San Francisco federal court ruled that Tesla should pay former contract worker Owen Diaz after he was subjected to a toxic and racist work environment. Tesla, Inc. This means that he was not legally mandated to sign the agreement.

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10 Things a Good Manager Never Does

Achievers

Pit generations of workers against each other. A good manager connects more experienced older workers with the younger employees to encourage the transfer of knowledge and skills. CompData surveys for 2015 show a total turnover rate of 16.7% Rely only on financial motivators. Ignore employee turnover rates. for all industries.

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10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Employees

Achievers

This can demoralize the rest of your staff, and you may lose some of your more dedicated workers. Zappos, famed for its employer brand, has an “80-20 rule,” which mandates that managers spend at least 20 percent of their time with their team members. Basic concern for your staff begins with making sure they feel safe at work.

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Top 3 HR trends for 2016

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However, that number jumped to 75 percent in the 2015 survey. In our 2015 North American Workforce survey, we discovered that 60 percent of respondents don’t receive on-the-spot feedback. Today’s workers want continuous improvement of their skills in order to prepare for promotions or pursue passion projects.