In Focus: Equifax Has Salary Details on Employees at 7,100 Businesses
Employers are unlikely to stop working with consumer credit reporting agency Equifax Inc.—even after it failed to stop cyber thieves from stealing personal data from 143 million Americans, according to…
A Manager's Guide to Developing Competencies in HR Staff
Developing HR staff often seems overwhelming to HR managers, but don't overlook the importance of building the competencies of your HR team
Prepare for ACA Information Reporting in Early 2018
The IRS has published final forms and instructions to help employers prepare for reporting on health coverage they offered to their employees in 2017. The forms are to be distributed…
10 Branding Commandments for HR Leaders
What would your HR superhero name be? Queen Commonsense, Captain Awesome, Fair Man, The Friendly Enabler? Author and keynoter Kaplan Mobray asked that question of the SHRM Leadership Development Forum…
Employer Value Propositions Are Brand Building Blocks
What do 84 percent of the world's top 100 most attractive employers have in common? An employer value proposition
Kids Steal the Show, Lend New Meaning to 'Work/Life Balance'
When an international relations expert's BBC interview in his home office was interrupted by his children, it was a hilarious reminder about the challenges of working remotely
What to Do When an OSHA Inspector Knocks on Your Door
A visit from an OSHA inspector can be stressful for employers—so here are some tips from workplace safety experts to help employers navigate through the process
Employee Challenges Change in Duties After FMLA Leave
A former school district employee may proceed with his claim that the district interfered with his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights by failing to place him in the…
Corporate Attorney’s Letter to Staff Results in EEOC Lawsuit
A communication from corporate counsel to staff might result in potential liability under employment discrimination laws if it constitutes unlawful interference with a worker's civil rights
Take a Team Approach to Financial Wellness
Organizations often cobble together financial wellness programs by offering separate solutions for various personal financial needs—such as 401(k) investment advice, household budgeting/financial planning, health care consumerism or student-loan debt assistance.…