With new members in place, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been busy reviewing policy. Three of the five members of the NLRB are from the current president’s political party, continuing a trend that has existed in previous presidential terms.
Human Resources
The Great Executive Pay Debate
In the 1970s, management theorist Peter Drucker suggested that top executive compensation should be 20 times the amount of the average worker’s pay.
When Disaster Strikes: HR’s Role in Emergency Preparedness
Harvey, Irma, Sandy, & Katrina. All four names have been associated with hurricanes that have hit various areas of the United States in recent years.
Effectively Using Employees’ Opinions to Shape HR Strategy
Without a prompt and visible response, even the best designed employee opinion survey or exit interview process will fall prey to employee cynicism.
The Onboarding & Retention Relationship
O.C. Tanner reports that 69% of employees are more likely to stay with their places of employment for at least three years after a great onboarding experience.
Translating Military Experience into Civilian Organizational Needs: A How-To (Guest Article)
Contributed by: Rich Virgilio
Congratulations, HR Professional! You made it into 2018 and now you get to take on the challenge of achieving the goals your executive leadership set forth in the strategic plan for the year.
Requiring Noncompetes: Are You Overdoing It?
By guest author: pmphrblog for Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. Tri-State area human resources and labor relations consulting firm.
Does your business require all new hires to sign a noncompete agreement?
Living Wages in 2016 – How Do Employers Respond?
Seven months have passed since New York State’s minimum wage increased to $9.00 per hour, while the “fast food” minimum wage increased to $9.75 across most of the state, and to $10.50 in New York City.
Save Your Employees from the Dark Side: Human Resource Lessons Learned from Star Wars
Written (circa 2005) by Astronology® Alumni Sharon Terry-Fletcher
Through George Lucas’ storytelling, filmgoers have come to know Darth Vader as the epitome of evil.
Preparing for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Final Rule
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule updating regulations defining which white collar workers are protected by the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime standards.