How does one conduct a job search today? The conventional way was adverts in the print media. However, the option of online job search has become more popular nowadays. This recent trend is also prompting employers to utilize the Internet as a means of recruiting the right individual for the right job. This is especially essential for responsible jobs like those associated with the medical and healthcare industry.There are various advantages for...more
NY State law governs an employee's wages and hours - for example, NY maintains a minimum wage requirement. Generally speaking, employees must be paid for any "work time" - time spent on an activity that is performed for the benefit of the employer. Although co-workers may be paid different amounts depending on their skills, education, and background, pay differentiation can not be based on a protected characteristic such as race,...more
WHAT GET'S GOOD PEOPLE TO STAY?Examining the cultural dynamics that encourage or discourage an employee's longevity in an organization reveals four primary reasons people stay or go. In exit interviews held by employers large and small, a variation on one of the following themes commonly emerges."I'm not confident about where the company is headed""I don't feel I fit in here""I'm not sure there's a future or career path for me with this company""I have a better financial opportunity somewhere else" These responses reveal the four key issues that most quality employees evaluate when determining whether or not the total rewards value proposition of a company is compelling to them. These represent the counter point to the reasons most people leave a company:Compelling futurePositive work environmentOpportunities for personal and professional growthFinancial rewards When evaluating a workforce in the context of these four variables, it is important to realize that progressive companies must learn to strike the right balance in each of these areas without instilling an entitlement mentality. High performance organizations understand the economic underpinnings that...more
The legendary hall of fame baseball manager Casey Stengel once said that the key to managing a baseball team was to identify the five people on the team who liked you and the five people who didn't. He said the key was to make the other 15 guys on his team happy and keep them away from the five who didn't like you. Stengel and his New York Yankees...more
Every office needs to be equipped with a certain amount of technology these days to stay competitive with other companies. And these days much of the technology that is important has to do with the Internet. Every office is online in every way. People use email as the most common form of communication. Even interoffice emails have...more
Companies can look to streamline their resources and focus on their core tasks; yet keep their employees happy by handing their employee benefits administration in Tulsa, OK to a professional employer organization (PEO).Benefits Administration by a PEOThe PEO is a powerhouse of resources and expert personnel, and offers comprehensive human resource management solutions that can be adapted according to the needs and size of the organization (large Fortune 500 companies or small companies and start-up organizations) in terms of its scope and costs. Managing and administering employee benefits is only one of the many areas where a PEO casts its positive influence, including payroll administration, recruitment and selection, training, legal compliance, workplace safety maintenance, and immigration compliance. Client companies can obviously specify the area of influence of the PEO. Employee benefits administration in Tulsa, OK by a PEO gives the client organization access to a wide variety of competitively priced and attractive coverage plans. This is one of the important factors that make a difference for the organization in the job market. It also increases the retention factor of...more
Sometimes employees could become a burden for the company instead than a potential resource. There may be a number of contributing factors for the same. Sometimes the individual himself might be responsible, where as in some cases the workforce might...more
Talking about numerous challenges that any business organization has to fight with, employee retention seems to be the most arduous of all. After all with cut throat competition and growth avenues in corporate domain, it's very complicated to hold on...more
Sara B. took one last look around the office where she had spent the past five years working as an administrative assistant.It had taken her several months to make this decision, and she knew there were some parts of her job that she...more
The recent economic recession has caused employers to be more cautious about whom they trust to complete their work. Human resource departments work diligently to keep the costs down that are associated with lack of productivity. Many workforce...more
In today's ultra competitive workplaces, it is very vital that not only you are an able worker but also a smarter worker. Any employer wants a worker who brings more to the table. Here are few tips on how to become a smart worker:1. Improve...more
Employee leasing is extremely valuable to companies that deliberate their efforts on gaining market share. Human Resources, Inc. allows you to maximize growth, manage responsibilities, and minimize risks thanks to employee leasing. HRI...more