Every night on the news, it seems like more stories of workplace harassment are coming to light. According to a Harris Poll released in November 2017, although 64% of American women say they felt more comfortable today speaking out and challenging abusers, only 20% of women said they believe their companies would listen and be supportive if they were to speak out against their abusers.
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Leaving 2017…Embracing 2018
We are here again, the end of another year! 2017 came and flew by! As in previous issues of Astronology®, we would like to take our last issue of 2017 to look at HR trends and topics that could possibly be impactful for the coming new year.
Remote Work: A Dying Trend?
After a long, 20 quarter revenue loss, IBM, a company known to be a proponent of remote work, dismantled its remote work option this past May.
2018 Compensation Budgeting Forecast Part 2: Trends in Incentive Compensation
Astron Solutions has been tracking the increase in organizations instituting short- and long-term incentive plans among our client organizations over the past year.
A Guide to Low Cost Techniques for Employee Recognition
Everyone wants to be recognized for their hard work. Many believe that recognition gives employees an incentive to stay loyal to their organizations and promotes the employees’ continued hard work.
Reflections from the 2017 Annual SHRM Conference and Exposition
The annual SHRM Conference and Exposition is always an excellent time, and this year’s event in New Orleans did not disappoint!
Improving Our Performance in the Workplace in 5 Simple Steps
By guest author: NEUVOO Online Content Specialist Vanessa Fardi
Are you one of those employees who works extra hours every day?
FLSA Overtime Rules Delayed
Prior to November 22, 2016, many in the Human Resources field had been abuzz about the enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Final Rule.
Preparing for Possible Policy Changes in Human Resources
After the election of every new governmental administration, it’s important for Human Resources to take stock of its current concerns and prepare for possible adjustments & new hot topics.
Exempt Salary Thresholds – It’s Not Just Federal Legislation Anymore
As we inch closer to December 2016, employers have been preparing for adjustments to employees’ exempt and non-exempt statuses based on the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) Final Rule.