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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Changes: Primary Duty Test

HR Bartender

As you know, on July 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you have detailed questions, they should be addressed directly with your friendly neighborhood labor attorney. Jonathan, what is the primary duty test under the FLSA?

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

HR Bartender

On July 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed changes to the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 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.

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Day 1 at ACE 2015: EI is the X factor that creates engaging and inspiring leaders

Achievers

In her Achievers Customer Experience 2015 (ACE) session, Bobi Seredich, co-founder of Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence, explains how EI is not only important for leaders, but also organizations as a whole. Seredich said that practicing EI is like playing golf or practicing yoga.

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For Recognition to Have an Impact, Make It Strategic

Achievers

Achievers’ 2015 “ The Greatness Gap ” survey of the North American workforce found that most employees are far from satisfied with how, when, or why they receive recognition — if they do at all. Gallup research this year found that only 33 percent of US workers feel engaged at work (it’s a mere 13 percent worldwide!).

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The CFO Playbook: 10 Metrics to Transform Your HR Team

In 2015, 20% of business leaders trusted HR to use data to anticipate and help fill talent needs. In 2018, that number decreased to 11%. HR often doesn’t have the tools they need to access, much less interpret, data. The answers to your most pressing business problems are in your company’s HR, payroll, ATS and time systems.

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The power of promoting hospital charity care for eligible patients

Employee Benefit News

Financial assistance under Section 501(r) programs has been flying under the radar since 2015, but advisers can do their part to more aggressively promote its availability.

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It Takes a Recognition Culture To Spark Engagement

Achievers

Here are just a few: Ericsson’s North American operations boosted its employee engagement scores 14% higher than the industry average ; When M Resort organization instituted a trackable recognition program, it elevated employee engagement by 12% within the first 8 months. Culture First, Then Engagement: 3 Must-Dos.

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