Your HR Digest focuses on the processes of business and helps senior managers more effectively and efficiently handle their Organization’s Human Resources. http://www.yourhrdigest.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 10 May 2010 11:27:43 -0400 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:22:41 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Why can’t I get along with my supervisor? No matter what I do, the person seems to constantly degrade and criticize my attitude, my work and my overall performance. I can’t seem to do anything right. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, it is too familiar for many employees. http://yourhrdigest.com/Coping-With-a-Bad-Boss Staffing E702454B-7B17-481C-B970-B7F5E269F0EE Mon, 10 May 2010 11:22:41 -0400 Hiring managers can save time and money searching for new employees through a new Web site that helps weed out unqualified job applicants. http://yourhrdigest.com/Online-Recruiting Staffing F461BD4A-9D4F-4E90-9AD9-EEE221F0075C Mon, 10 May 2010 11:22:07 -0400 To make the most of your retirement years, it takes a fair amount of financial planning to ensure that you can support yourself. But along with smart budgeting, retirees should also give an equal amount of thought to how they want to live out their retirement days. http://yourhrdigest.com/Happy-Retirement Staffing B1A1945B-21DD-41A0-A4B8-5CB77EDFBC84 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:21:21 -0400 Leaving flowers on a doorstep or sending notes or gifts may seem harmless, but when the advances turn into a pattern of unwanted behavior, the activity is considered stalking. http://yourhrdigest.com/Combating-Stalking Management DB61EE5C-DC04-4651-BD0A-36B0168B4CDB Mon, 10 May 2010 11:20:19 -0400 Being "plugged in" is a surefire way for employees to immediately access information, but often that technology comes with a price: bad manners. http://yourhrdigest.com/Gadget-Rudeness Trends 02459984-222E-438E-9D1D-A8BFD63C1739 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:17:36 -0400 The recovery in the job market appears to have started, as 162,000 jobs were added to the U.S. work force in March. Though the unemployment rate is still high, people are returning to work, and there is hope this trend will continue. http://yourhrdigest.com/New-Job-Jitters Trends BE75909F-DA33-471B-A43F-4A0EF27148BD Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:14:50 -0400 Millennials - the generation born between 1982 and 2000 - have entered the work force in droves and are challenging assumptions about everything businesses do, from how they use technology to how work gets done. http://yourhrdigest.com/Tapping-the-Millennials Trends 6DE0D204-99EC-42CF-B05D-694415FA63DE Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:14:03 -0400 No matter how rigorous the interview process or extensive the background check, chances are that a number of employees hired to work at any given company are going to be thieves. http://yourhrdigest.com/Cut-Employee-Theft Management 1A003734-4FFC-4E67-A78C-A36375D741FA Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:13:24 -0400 The Employee Wellness Network, a social-networking Web site for professionals responsible for workplace health and wellness programs has launched. http://yourhrdigest.com/Employee-Wellness-Site-Launches Staffing 42BE4B66-C946-4445-89E3-820AB1BF8278 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:12:59 -0400 With the well-documented growth in workplace romances, putting a policy in place makes good business sense. http://yourhrdigest.com/workplace-romances Management 597346E3-2CD7-4A19-8ED2-645D33FC5E08 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:12:03 -0400 David Letterman was blackmailed over an affair with a staff member. John Edwards’ relationship with a campaign videographer was career limiting to him and publicly humiliating to his wife. Romance at work can be costly. http://yourhrdigest.com/Avoiding-Office-Romance-Pitfalls Staffing A0F82276-E782-48EE-B08D-2F04B1A87F56 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:10:48 -0400 If your company's employee meetings are taking too long and wasting time and money, Brad Johnson's new gadget may help. http://yourhrdigest.com/Timing-Device-Brings-Efficiency-to-Meetings Management D6B79225-1BCB-4CDD-8EE0-758F065B0E67 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:31:23 -0400 Many experts today believe that people are too identified with their work rather than with a total view of their lives. http://yourhrdigest.com/Happiness-at-work Organization D5F01B08-6289-49B3-8118-DBAA430A2E3E Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:30:35 -0400 Instead of physically visiting hundreds of booths in a crowded convention center, job seekers can take a virtual tour of companies looking to hire veterans and disabled veterans. http://yourhrdigest.com/Virtual-Job-Fair-for-Veterans Staffing 26050147-322A-465D-9064-74BE50AD20CC Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:51 -0400 Having too much stress, and not knowing how to handle it, can negatively affect even the most dedicated employee. And many are affected, because juggling the needs of both home and work can at times be overwhelming, and now the nation's economic problems pile on even more anxiety. http://yourhrdigest.com/Rewire-Your-Brain Management D9936FB5-EB0A-4CEB-BA96-320F197C2014 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:29:04 -0400 In the face of the continuing impact of the economc downturn, companies are promoting growth by making adjustments in measuring and managing talent, a new report indicates. http://yourhrdigest.com/Firms-Seen-Adjusting-Talent-Measurements Trends 6B5F6123-31CC-4A89-A9C5-C02C9900A73E Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:28:33 -0400 A slim majority of firms in a salary-budget survey said they plan to return to normal pay practices this year, but many companies said they would turn to non-monetary rewards. http://yourhrdigest.com/Most-Firms-Plan-Return-to-Normal-Pay-Practices Trends 534A64E2-9A84-41AA-B372-53FCA398B7E9 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:27:59 -0400 HR buyers plan to increase their budgets by 25% in 2010 for corporate social-networking tools, employee-wellness programs, management and leadership-development initiatives, performance-management systems and other training and development programs. http://yourhrdigest.com/Some-HR-Budgets-to-Increase Organization F8DE73EC-E4AC-4157-BA17-D0BC2AB42081 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:21:18 -0400 More than 2 million Americans chose Health Savings Accounts as their healthcare insurance program in the 12 months ending in January 2010. http://yourhrdigest.com/Added-HSA-Users Benefits 824C11CC-BB55-40CA-9AA5-A86D98ABD181 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:20:38 -0400 National Public Radio is reporting on the mess at Canopy Financial which was sold recently out of bankruptcy to PayFlex. http://yourhrdigest.com/HSA-Account-Losses Benefits 5B3A28A9-FD16-48EF-BE21-D7818F3448E0 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:19:39 -0400 In a sign that companies are preparing now to meet postrecession talent needs, nearly one-third of professionals in recruiting and human-resources roles say hiring is already under way, according to a new survey. http://yourhrdigest.com/Hiring-for-Rebound-Has-Already-Begun Staffing 829E78FB-AA46-4B34-BD6D-B93396183631 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:23 -0500 A massive nationwide survey shows that about 75% of employees aren't actively engaged in their careers. http://yourhrdigest.com/Most-Workers-Are-Disengaged Trends C651A380-F6B6-47C1-9364-C18B26FED321 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:58:26 -0500 Even as the national legislative spotlight shines on employee benefits, small businesses should take time to consider how they might improve their approaches to the benefits challenge. http://yourhrdigest.com/Employee-Benefits-Improvement-Is-Doable Benefits 363310C5-3FE7-484B-BF7A-E3AC059ECEE4 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:57:50 -0500 There’s no doubt about it: The past year or so has been a lean time for most companies. And while there’s hope that the worst, economically speaking, might be behind everyone, companies aren’t out of the woods yet. http://yourhrdigest.com/Re-Energize-Burned-Out-Work-Force Management A14D7A45-14BD-4439-87BA-A53DD5D21F3D Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:57:07 -0500 Employee confidence rose in the third quarter, but along with it rose employee expectations of a significant rise in costly rehiring and benefits when the recession abates, an important survey shows. http://yourhrdigest.com/Employee-Confidence-Rose-in-Q3 Staffing 71F3EA57-A206-4610-943A-7B2431D4D32F Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:56:03 -0500 Traditionally, when a company sought new employees, staff in the human-resources department would craft a job description and post the advertisement in local and regional newspapers. http://yourhrdigest.com/HR-Social-Media-Summit-Is-Set Staffing 8E26A02A-06A0-4719-AC45-8BC9C6DEBAAB Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:45 -0500 Pay in the accounting and finance fields will increase slightly in the coming year, while pay in the administrative and information-technology fields will decrease slightly, according to the Robert Half Organization's 2010 Salary Guides. http://yourhrdigest.com/Robert-Half-Projects-2010-Salaries Staffing A8840AC7-201B-4AF7-B2E0-76BF65052245 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:09 -0500 With more than 130,000 layoffs and a steadily increasing bankruptcy rate, according to an ADP Small Business Report, the Past 12 months have been trying times for the more than 25 million small-business owners throughout the nation. http://yourhrdigest.com/Small-Business-Challenges-Lie-Ahead Staffing DE4AD6B4-1347-4033-AEBC-42FB5C3FEECF Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:51:13 -0500 When a salesperson walks through your door, the last thing you expect is that the seller’s sales pitch will draw inspiration from the Ten Commandments and passages from the Book of Proverbs. http://yourhrdigest.com/Honesty-in-Sales 85E950CE-CD7A-4096-AC26-64718DEE4A0C Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:29:51 -0400 Loyal employees are happier employees. Unfortunately, most employees aren't loyal. Those are two good reasons for developing loyalty skills. http://yourhrdigest.com/Boost-Employee-Loyalty 9BA9E133-DCBF-4C37-B137-944C5A04C4AF Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:42:41 -0400 In this challenging economy, even those who are fortunate enough to keep their jobs can feel stressed by increased workloads and uncertainty. But there are ways they can help themselves. http://yourhrdigest.com/Stress-on-the-Job 5AB681B7-573D-4D5B-AEDF-0CFB606CA0DD Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:27:43 -0400 Emotionally connected and engaged employees are the most loyal and productive, according to Allegiance, Inc., a provider of Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) solutions. Allegiance identified Eleven Ways to Increase Employee Loyalty to help companies improve employee satisfaction and reduce turnover. An employee satisfaction survey is a good first step. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Increase-Employee-Satisfaction-and-Loyalty Staffing B551B659-EBB8-4009-B5E8-6F8470F37D41 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:52:40 -0400 For the first time, there are four generations in the workplace. Over the past several years, there has been an increase in the management discussions occurring about the differences between these workers in the beliefs and values they hold and how it affects the workplace. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Baby-Boomer-Millennial-Workplace Benefits 5664274B-D273-4F31-BE61-4507E14BFE10 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:49:08 -0400 Increasingly, Global 2000 enterprises are discovering the business value of connecting to, and staying connected with, their employees and alumni using corporate social networking technology. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Social-Networking-Initiatives Benefits 00BD5ACD-1B72-40E6-9098-510DF640B1FF Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:47:24 -0400 With the launch of Carvechi's Social Networking and Web 2.0 portal, job seekers and employers in the Information Technology, Accounting, and Financial Services Industries can search by, candidate videos, social media, resumes and job descriptions allowing greater communication and access to one another. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Social-Networking-Website Benefits F2DC4A5D-B810-4A00-A1FB-032B1EBBA833 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:45:55 -0400 As the presidential candidates campaign for the role of commander in chief, a new survey shows the average worker is decidedly less enthusiastic about taking the lead. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of employees polled said they have no desire to fill their manager’s shoes. In addition, six in 10 (60 percent) said they could not do a better job than their boss. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Managers-Job Staffing 920FBAE6-4A60-415D-A655-D27F29504A33 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:44:24 -0400 Timeclocks Offer Positive Advantages For Employers, Employees While timeclocks may be an echo of the past, nonetheless, they do serve a positive function. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/timeclocks Organization 36209F17-2699-4F6B-84F3-BD48EA9A20FF Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:42:16 -0400 Despite an 8-point decline from in overall hiring plans, four of 10 hiring managers surveyed said they were increasing hiring plans this year. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Seasonal-Hiring-Plans-Down Staffing A10A401A-89FC-4906-92E1-BFB36557B489 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:33:17 -0400 With every problem there is an opportunity. An economic downturn is an excellent time for instituting a "pay-for-result" business model. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Succeeding-During-Recession Organization DA1E63C2-81DA-45CA-BA51-A202D5E8BB41 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:32:27 -0400 With recession fears growing, HR professionals are concerned about hiring and employee morale going into the new year. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/HR-Leaders-Concerned-About-2009 Executive 22662092-7247-476D-9FD2-860CDAA70B16 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:31:34 -0400 Oftentimes, company ignore the information elicited from exit interviews. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Exit-Interviews-Offer-Data Staffing 9F34B169-BB28-4809-91F0-837B14101A91 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:35:46 -0400 One in seven individuals searching for healthcare insurance chose an HSA, according to data accumulated by Information Strategies, Inc. (ISI). http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Choosing-An-HSA-Plan Benefits 990838B9-A3B2-4F28-B2CF-2C10AAD0A895 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:35:18 -0400 Employers are getting clarification of Health Savings Account rules through a new Treasury Department Guidance. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/HSA-Guidance-By-Treasury Benefits 73A0C301-BDF3-48CF-A2D6-B7004E645BFA Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:34:41 -0400 Despite widespread publicity about the 'greening' of corporate America, barely half (50.8%) of American workers say their company has a significant initiative such as carpooling and recycling. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Half-of-US-Companies-Going-Green Organization 127E776F-49D9-44D0-800A-1CCE2A2A692B Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:33:18 -0400 All people have racial stereotypes that are picked up, starting at a very young age, from parents, teachers, friends, classmates, the news media, the entertainment industry, and from personal experiences. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Overcoming-Racial-Stereotypes Management 4FA240EF-9C31-45E4-A6A8-4A9B48267A8A Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:32:05 -0400 Human resource leaders have long tried to quantify the importance of aligning HR policies with corporate goals. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Aligning-HR-Goals Management 5EF8D9A3-E4D0-4242-A924-9616A16600E7 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:31:29 -0400 After more than 25 years in some of America's top-earning companies, Keith Wyche knows a thing or two about surviving in the workplace. In his book "Good is Not Enough: And Other Unwritten Rules for Minority Professionals" he shares advice on climbing the managerial ladder as a minority in the rigorous world of corporate America. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Advice-to-Minorities Organization 0F557B61-BCE6-4325-BCC5-8E2B6FFFA665 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:08:47 -0400 Technological advances and pervasive use of the Internet influence every aspect of business operations. While keeping pace is a daunting task, companies have a secret weapon all around them. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/8-Rules-for-Better-Executive-Collaboration Management 49D87010-9815-4EF4-AC68-B92515B0D541 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:08:23 -0400 With legions of Baby Boomers approaching retirement age, employers may soon be facing a shortage of skilled, knowledgeable workers and a loss of institutional knowledge. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Working-Longer Staffing EDC980AF-7243-4915-9DC2-1A020A3118DC Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:07:56 -0400 With stress at work increasing, advisors are suggesting that managers and workers should be taking vacation. According to Ceridian Lifeworks, stress levels as measured by their efforts with employers have risen substantially since 2005. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Stress-Levels-Higher-Vacations-Urged Staffing 1502324D-4EAC-4369-B6FF-1EEF45A543E9 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:07:22 -0400 Despite the economic slowdown, 2009 payroll budgets are expected to increase at the same rate as 2008, according to a major study. Results from the 35th Annual WorldatWork Salary Budget Survey, the largest survey of its kind, show pay budgets growing steadily from 2008 to 2009 in the U.S. and Canada. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Salary-Budgets-Continue-To-Grow Staffing 8D78CC59-219A-42DC-9A77-9196F7C20E6D Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:06:34 -0400 The impact of new, unsettled economic factors is challenging even the most sophisticated corporate planning group. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Planning-Needs-New-Economic-Basis Trends 9D31F981-4A62-4850-8DAD-E7F1AB588C46 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:06:08 -0400 A growing number of workers will be dialing, rather than driving, into work, according to a recent survey. More than two-thirds (69 percent) of executives polled said it is common for their companies’ employees to work off-site. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Part-Time-Telecommuting Trends 86B8B7D2-1BC6-440E-B08C-61FC4D458563 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:05:05 -0400 Not every teen or twenty-something wants the 9-to-5 office job and its salaried pay. In fact, according to a survey commissioned by SnagAJob.com, 40 percent of 18-29 year olds see themselves as a career hourly worker. That’s virtually tied with the 41 percent who consider themselves a career salaried worker. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Significant-Hourly-Worker-Segment D15CA175-64B2-4DEC-8EAC-8D272EDA722C Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:03:38 -0400 Many companies are utilizing nurse practioners in their wellness programs. Often more readily available as well as less costly than physicians, nurse practioners have developed a niche in the wellness area that is growing. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Smart-Health-Choices Benefits A2556B85-579F-4424-B948-DA2AA198E6F5 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:03:07 -0400 Despite the recessionary views of economists, workforce employment will grow in 2009. This prediction was contained in the newly released 2008 edition of Workforce Ratios & Forecasts from Schonfeld & Associates. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/2009-Employment-Forcast Trends 0313B77C-2C2B-46CE-9454-69DC58207BB1 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:02:15 -0400 The first of 80 million young people born between 1981 and 2001 are entering the workplace, and they are shaking things up! They're multi-taskers, technologically savvy and they bring a different attitude with them. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Retaining-Gen-Y-Workers-Is-Challenging Staffing E847410C-B128-4F49-937F-02A3538CE222 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:01:30 -0400 Besides their other problems, the increasing size of employees is worrying even small business leaders. As indicated in a study by this newsletter's parent and other measurements, the problem is growing and business leaders are concerned. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Effects-of-Obesity-in-the-Workplace Staffing A47B45AC-08F2-46BA-A80C-18A505C614FB Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:00:48 -0400 A growing concern for HR leaders is the need to help in protecting corporate information. More specifically, the rate of employee theft of sensitive customer data is rising along with the loss of other key information. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Employees-Stealing-Data-Rising Organization 61BD57D6-3474-4FA5-A539-322CDC7D9ED2 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:59:52 -0400 With the increasing cost of healthcare premiums, HR professionals must continually look for ways to cut costs in ways other than shifting the full increase to employees. Many employees are already feeling a stretch in their pocketbooks from increases in their share of benefit costs over the past few years. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Lowering-Healthcare-Benefit-Costs Benefits 4D2B7992-A065-41D5-A326-08C7862A8737 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:59:14 -0400 Project management has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of career advancement. According to author Kimberly Wiefling there are 12 predictable and avoidable pitfalls every project faces. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Project-Management-Tips Executive 47238F00-7B30-4965-89D2-A7F31DB07B14 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:58:01 -0400 The burden of healthcare benefits continues to shift to employees as employers face higher costs with union members being the least affected. At the same time, employers are exploring and adopting non-traditional benefits that may be less costly, according to the most recent Abbott, Langer Association Surveys analysis. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Employers-Shifting-Healthcare-Costs Benefits 46076EAB-F178-4E7E-BC03-A6356753193F Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:57:07 -0400 Employers should be looking at wellness programs to reduce costs, improve staff health, morale. A new white paper by Health Benefits Design Group titled "Five Costly Mistakes Employers Make with Health Benefits (And How to Fix Them)" points out that traditional health benefits are upside down – promoting sickness over wellness. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Wellness-White-Paper-Available Benefits 8EDAD95F-E830-4F62-9384-B7AD8544A554 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:12:48 -0400 With corporate layoffs expected to double this year, Nobscot Corporation has released RIF Manager, a Web-based survey and reporting tool designed to assist companies in recovering from downsizing. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Cope-with-Layoffs Staffing 66738240-6966-41A0-A3C8-11BC9483CEE6 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:12:23 -0400 A methology for improving the marketing of HR products is being offered by a leading marketing company. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Engage-Human-Resources-Buyers Organization 95CC5AF3-83CF-4FE3-A691-6C113857E106 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:08:57 -0400 In today's business environment the forces of globalization, technology and virtual teamwork require additional competencies of leaders. Previously, leadership was focused on unilateral management and dictatorial authority. Today, business leaders are focused on team success, persuasion and influence with an emphasis on coaching over managing. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/The-Role-of-Executive-Coaching Executive 4F633819-E3E9-4E32-8A49-617EC0FD6B7B Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:08:15 -0400 Funding retirement is rising in importance as corporate pension funds and other safety nets are perceived as less sure. Putting monies away for retirement requires significant sacrifices on the part of many employees. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/HSAs-Growing-As-Retirement-Tools Benefits 945034F7-002A-4608-85BE-7FA35E75BBF6 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:06:43 -0400 With the economy trending downward and small business managers seeking ways of reducing costs, the use of flex-time or part-time employees is becoming more attractive. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Flexible-Work-Schedules Organization 26F78303-6174-4F8E-B251-A194041649A7 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:06:23 -0400 A common problem among businesses nationwide can be summed up in one phrase: stressed-out. Many people, especially busy managers, are harried, overworked and overwhelmed with putting out fires and front-burner issues. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Asset-Based-Thinking Organization 38B8C039-94E9-4191-AFD6-A60F061DC2F5 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:05:42 -0400 Three out of every 10 dollars in worker pay is devoted to fringe and other costs, according to the Department of Labor (DOL). In its latest survey of employee Benefits, the DOL reported average salary of $28.46, with tax, benefits totaling $8.63. These figures were gleaned from the latest DOL study done this past March. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Wages-Benefits-Costs-Up Benefits A5516B00-1B24-4955-9288-37A2E44F499D Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:22:29 -0400 A detailed study of healthcare premium costs for employers indicates that they have risen 88% since the turn-of-the-century. Information Strategies, Inc.’s (ISI) staff has analyzed data from a variety of sources and developed a composite picture of healthcare premium costs in this decade. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Employer-Healthcare-Premiums-Up Benefits D2B5D4DB-1E67-449D-95A8-8AC4FCDB5754 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:17:47 -0400 Everett HR, LLC announced the launch of HRrates.com, a new web based referral service and procurement solution for the HR industry. HRrates.com enables HR buyers to request free quotes from local and national vendors in a variety of HR- focused service categories. Quote requests are then matched with participating Service Providers. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Assist-Buyers-of-Human-Resources-Services Organization 58082A1C-0840-48FE-8354-E0F2C62DCCD2 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:16:27 -0400 Newport Scientific Research, Inc. launched TheGlasshouseReport, a Web-based management system that links to the biometric identity of employees. Companies and Organizations that implement the biometric protection of TheGlasshouseReport.com can reduce, or even eliminate, employment lawsuits by providing employees with immediate access to secure complaint and resolution procedures. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Protect-Employees-and-Employers-from-Unnecessary-Litigation Organization 206FB81A-2F7F-4B52-B80C-2E9D645AD76F Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:54:26 -0400 At a time when recruiting key positions is a cornerstone for corporate competitiveness, a survey of 775 recruiters and managers show that locating qualified candidates for key positions is a huge challenge. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Hiring-Top-Talent-Getting-Harder Staffing 07959899-D554-493B-84EB-9F7A54AF2684 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:53:58 -0400 It's hard to have fun at work during stressful times. People's stress builds after each media report about the recession. They start hearing whispers of a merger, layoff or the all encompassing "restructuring." Managers don't listen. Customers don't listen. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Have-More-Fun-at-Work Organization BF0DAC48-8886-4389-9533-7D5DC8425303 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:53:29 -0400 Most people have dealt with at least one boss that they just didn't get along with on the job. Sometimes it's due to a personality conflict, wanting different things out of the job, micromanaging or a whole host of other issues that can cause conflict in the workplace. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Love-the-Job-but-Hate-the-Boss Organization 6F6C0130-3E2C-41F8-9ABC-D41450B5BCF0 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:52:42 -0400 Companies wanting to check on the immigration status of employees have a little known but effective program available at no cost that is being provided as part of the federal government’s homeland security agency. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Social-Security-Verification-Offering Staffing 4D09EEED-326E-430F-8731-3CAE36ED4367 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:52:33 -0400 Travel and entertainment (T&E) is an area of significant spend within an enterprise. With increase in gas prices and other expenses associated with travel, this drain on resources will continue to grow. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Travel-Expenses-Need-Monitoring Organization 2B8BFBC5-6066-488B-A1AC-89B1EB674216 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:51:55 -0400 With benefit programs becoming increasingly important as an element of employee retention and morale, companies are increasing their efforts to improve dialogue. One recent study and others reported earlier indicate that more U.S. companies are implementing internal communication programs. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Employee-Communication-Programs-Growing Organization 20C406A8-2E7B-4BE5-832B-857B7F97035B Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:51:31 -0400 The Treasury Department is on target to release further HSA regulatory guidance as outlined in their business plan soon. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Treasury-To-Post-New-HSA-Regulations Benefits 25E1CA28-FB1D-40D7-B84E-9849457D70DF Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:51:11 -0400 With the growing presence of transgender employees within the workforce, companies are increasingly dealing with issues that arise in a diverse, evolving staff. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Create-Fair-Policies-for-Transgender-Workers Organization DFC26F6E-0FAB-41EF-BA98-5920E9FEB3B5 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:51:02 -0400 Regardless of what pop management how-to books say, there's no simple, surefire formula for a winning executive reward strategy. In fact, determining the right level of executive pay is one of the most challenging and critical parts of managing today's diverse corporations. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Creating-a-Total-Rewards-Strategy Organization 49D0883A-F8F3-4CD5-BECC-E549784C0286 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:49:54 -0400 Business managers are faced with a requirement that they resolve social security number discrepancies within 93 days or face penalties if they have not discharged the employee involved. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Harsher-Rules-For-Mistaken-SSS%20number Staffing 28A0276A-DD14-44F4-B184-BC1310DD39CA Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:49:36 -0400 While the House of Representatives was passing a bill that could slow down adoption of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), a man blamed by one Republican congressman for providing House Democrats with the justification defended himself and his company to his peers. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Dramatic-Events-On-Tax-Day-Show-Strength-Vulnerability-of-HSAs Benefits CB461416-FB14-44C0-AECD-8959245A0C56 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:49:16 -0400 Why do people leave teams and Organizations? The # 1 reason people leave jobs is because they fail to connect with their bosses as leaders and as people. People are rarely honest about why they leave a company. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Real-Reasons-Employees-Leave Staffing DEFC01EE-2E9F-4738-A09A-C50CAC303E66 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:46:11 -0400 Enrollment in Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHPs) continues to grow. This trend has spurred employers to offer more health care information tools to employees in order to leverage the true value of these products, according to a study commissioned by the American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO) from the consulting firm Mercer, Inc. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/cdh-plans-gaining Benefits 824692E9-3D20-47DC-BDA7-1892197FE2F3 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:45:48 -0400 Traditionally, employer-provided prescription drug coverage focused on just that -- prescription drugs. But as many common prescription drugs, most recently Zyrtec®, become available over the counter without a prescription, employers are increasingly interested in the cost savings associated with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/New-Drug-Category-Offers-Cost-Savings Benefits 8E91A749-3635-4C07-9B93-7260486FC145 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:45:23 -0400 With economists predicting that the US has slipped into a recession, these pressures will grow even more intense. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Six-Ways-to-Manage-Anxiety Staffing FB1C2BBF-906B-4A18-B329-76EC115D5ACC Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:45:11 -0400 With the economy is sliding into a recession ther business leaders should be taking action now to ensure their survival and continued success. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Surviving-An-Economic-Downturn Organization 9F47BEC6-6564-4651-B7E9-42ABCBE6AA40 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:44:47 -0400 With the growth of Internet usage to follow college basketball games during the season finals, each year employers have felt a greater impact on productivity. At the same time, with increased usage, comes opportunities for computer hackers to breach corporate IT defenses. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/March-Madness-Affects-Productivity Organization DA425BAF-7A86-4F4B-BBB5-0012A29910BB Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:44:23 -0400 The risks for achieving successful business ownership are great. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), fifty percent of all new businesses fail in their first year, and ninety-five percent fail in their first five years. Running a business demands commitment, unwavering tenacity, and passion in order to provide the energy and focus required to be successful. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Success-Traits-of-the-Quiet-Millionaire Organization 71D34EE3-3A4D-425D-B302-A72A4C508DB0 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:43:56 -0400 Experts have argued about the merits of having employees managed through a Professional Employee Organization (PEO). Often times, the "pros" outweigh the "cons." Organization But for an organization, there are many things to consider. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Top-Five-Reasons-to-Choose-a-PEO Staffing F56D54E0-4613-46EC-89DD-6E1BBF0FC27C Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:42:57 -0400 Why is it that some businesspeople lead so effortlessly, while others struggle trying to find the right ways to create strategy, solve problems, motivate, and manage? In Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have (Collins, 2006), Justin Menkes, Ph.D., identifies the specific aptitudes that make leaders great. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Executive-Intelligence Executive 206E984D-5C08-4B9F-8198-C030746DD047 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:42:33 -0400 While executive Benefits grew at a slower pace overall than sales, in recent years management leader salaries have been growing at almost 10 times the rate of sales. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Executive-Benefits-Trailed-Then-Exceeded-Sales Benefits 83109ABC-96FB-4B41-A23C-E7C332721D0F Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:42:06 -0400 Marketing products and services to the most senior level of corporations requires staff members with skills and talents that often need to be drawn out. One company that offers services to help make a sales group more successful is SGA. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Selling-to-top-executives Executive 1E0663B8-7052-4BBE-959A-F602B54693D5 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:41:38 -0400 Companies are recognizing that new hires require up to six months to make a decision to stay. Managers must begin to build rapport early and to work with new staff members over a longer period of time to insure staff stability, new study indicates. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/New-Hire-Retention Staffing 297F7F69-C1E3-446D-A63E-C66CF8114F45 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:41:17 -0400 The cost and responsibility for employer-based health insurance is being shifted to employees at an accelerating rate. For Hispanic workers, this trend is more pronounced, creating a sense of insecurity, according to a study released by the Rockefeller Foundation. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Hispanics-Face-Healthcare-Changes Benefits 8FC2EABF-D09C-45A4-A479-8927F5B697DE Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:40:34 -0400 There is a disconnect between Hispanic workers and entrepreneurs and their skills, says a leading educator. While Hispanic purchasing power is $800 billion a year and growing, there are serious education needs that should be addressed, according to Yvette Donadom a senior leader at the nation's largest student testing service. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Hispanic-Buying-Power-Needs-Education-Component Organization 902E25E3-0029-4B7B-B33E-1D6EFD1CDB91 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:39:42 -0400 Whether the glass is half full or half empty is the question facing stakeholders in the Health Savings Accounts (HSA) sector. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Business-Generated-HSAs-In-Majority Benefits CDFF5317-BB13-4516-89B6-95C9B2581E28 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:39:12 -0400 Year-end surveys seem to be indicating that the spate of bad news in financial markets and oil prices is having an impact on American workers. An annual survey by one of the larger placement firms, Hudson, indicates that some glumness has hit the workforse. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/American-Workers-Glum-In-2008 Organization 6D215FB7-50C5-4AF5-825D-A854A905FEE3 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:38:51 -0400 Companies today face a significant hiring overhang that will change the chemistry and corporate culture of many companies. Particularly in the sales and service area, the nation is moving from staffers in the so-called Generation X to Generation Y employees. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Attract_and_Hire_Generation_Y Staffing 2D611BEA-5D06-4992-922F-54EBE61C5227 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:38:25 -0400 One of the most important and toughest tasks facing managers and HR professionals in the coming year is to nurture the talent within an Organization. One way of accomplishing this task is to improve and encourage mentoring and coaching within the Organization. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Nurturing-Talent-in-2008 Staffing 54FD4580-78C6-4FE5-8362-7B56C8912CFF Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:37:38 -0400 The New Year brings thousands of workers who decide to look for a new job to improve their career. It is always preferred to conduct a job search while employed. Employers understand this and know that some attrition is inevitable. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/How_to_Find_a_New_Job Staffing E2B73372-40B6-49C5-A753-5AF10D3977F4 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:37:22 -0400 Wise executives recognize that while employees are most definitely human beings, they also are machines of production that require maintenance. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Secrets-to-Successful-Wellness-Programs Benefits 29AEE125-05F7-4F27-9AF2-268EA2ACDCD1 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:35:18 -0400 With growth of a business, comes the same challenges that established businesses face, one of which is employ theft and fraud. Theft or fraud at a these businesses can take on many forms, in most cases cutting into profit margins. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Internal_Controls_to_Prevent_Employee_Theft Organization A8DE63F8-96C3-4829-BFC7-0E71CC5F95B3 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:34:50 -0400 Visitors to trade shows and other events might want to forgo consumer electronics products like digital picture frames and USB flash drives. Reports are surfacing that some of these giveaways have been found infested with malware. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Giveways-May-Contain-Viruses Organization CAC5D3FB-7933-41D9-BC39-4EBF32C49AD8 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:34:21 -0400 Human resource trends in 2008 are expected to focus on reduced salary, benefit costs and improved productivity as many companies fear a slowdown in the economy. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/HR-Executives-Worried Organization BDA1C8E0-6B9D-49E2-A75F-AF409B658A9B Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:33:40 -0400 When it comes to health plans that penalize unhealthy workers, the Department of Labor has drawn a line in the sand. http://www.managinghrtoday.com/Wellness-Plans-May-Hit-Snags Benefits F72E0610-FDC3-42F8-A7F8-891E65F65AD5 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:59:50 -0400