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Many companies want to know how their compensation practices align with others in their industry. The 2017 projected pay increase data has been released by Compdata—a compensation survey and consulting firm—and is outlined by industry below. View the image below and find out where your company stands in comparison. For more information on this data, […]
Recruiting top talent can be a massive undertaking. It also just so happens to be top of mind for HR and hiring managers. However, how do your recruiting efforts stack up against the rest? Are you getting the best talent available or are you losing potential candidates to the competition?
What summer work perks are job candidates looking for? Workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they’re most interested in flexible schedules (39%) and the ability to leave early on Fridays (30%).
Should professionals’ pay be public knowledge? Employers in the advertising and marketing fields don’t think so, according to a new study from staffing firm The Creative Group. More than eight in 10 creative executives interviewed (82%) said their organization refrains from publicizing employees’ compensation. Of those respondents, 61% feel pay transparency would decrease staff morale.
This infographic reviews why you need an effective drug-testing policy at your company and how it should reflect your industry. Register for our webinar to learn more: Medical and Recreational Marijuana at Work: Multi-State Updates for Mastering Emerging Compliance Obligations.
If an employee comes to work sick (as in the flu, fever, vomiting, etc.), do we have the right to send that employee home and make them use their Paid Time Off (PTO)? Or are we obligated to paying a sick employee if we decide to send them home?
A recent survey suggests that nearly everyone believes that cultivating diversity in the workplace is critical for driving innovation.
Employee benefits are a great way to attract and retain talent, but if you aren’t offering what employees want, you risk losing them to the competition. A recent Paychex survey looked to uncover how employees value certain workplace perks and what they are willing to give up to get what they want.
RiseSmart, a provider of contemporary career transition services, has released its 2017 Guide to Severance and Workforce Transition. The Guide helps organizations ensure their severance policies are competitive and comprehensive. Containing rich data from a survey of U.S. businesses with at least 500 employees, the Guide gives organizations an easy way to benchmark their severance […]
For some companies, celebrating the college basketball playoffs with coworkers is a slam dunk. Nearly one in four senior managers (23%) interviewed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said their employer organizes activities tied to sporting events like March Madness. Among those whose firms do get into the games, the top benefit is showing the company supports […]