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JUNE 15, 2017
PayScale’s annual event, Compference – the modern compensation event for comp professionals, HR professionals and business leaders, will be here before you know it. Unsure if you should attend? Dani Kopecky, Compensation Analyst at Integrated DNA Technologies. MORE
AUGUST 14, 2018
Stretching the compensation dollar isn’t always about cutting back. To get more from your compensation investment, consider these three approaches. The New York Time s quoted professor Jarrod Haar of Auckland University of Technology, one of the researchers analyzing the results of the experiment, as noting, “ Supervisors said staff were more creative, their attendance was better, they were on time, and they didn't leave early or take long breaks. MORE
OCTOBER 30, 2019
If you’ve determined a need for compensation management software in your organization, one important step in your journey towards implementation is getting your C-suite on board. Making the case for a technology investment is always likely to meet some resistance, especially at first. MORE
MARCH 3, 2016
Lynn Connor, Tom Sarach, and Karen Connor at the NISA 2016 Owners’ Meeting. The National Independent Staffing Association [NISA] held its annual owner’s meeting recently in Las Vegas to discuss the issues that effect the labor market. COATS ownership attended. MORE
MAY 20, 2019
The breakout sessions that I attended were all uniformly above average, or better. Of the approximately 85 individual breakout presentations offered this year, I made a concerted effort to attend one session in every available timeslot. MORE
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
According to Albert Einstein, “Time is an illusion.” The workers, who were required to travel to their worksite by bus, claimed that the time they spent waiting to work after they arrived at the site and before their shift began was compensable. MORE
JUNE 1, 2018
For the team here at HRsoft, one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do is the ability to engage directly with like-minded compensation professionals from time to time. The post Join Us for Compensation Workshops in Houston June 12th and 13th! MORE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the September 25, 2018 meeting: Topic: HCM Selection Process & Pitfalls to Avoid. At this month’s NJCA meeting, Bob Laurenzo discussed how the purchase of Human Capital Management (HCM) software has become an increasingly challenging process. The RFP decision makers need to be present in all vendor meetings and product demos. MORE
DECEMBER 30, 2015
In all fairness and full disclosure, Sturt’s and Nordstrom’s first lesson isn’t really a fiasco unleashed by human resource professionals, but it does speak to HR’s compensation oversight and what can go very wrong with a good idea. MORE
APRIL 8, 2016
Scene 1, Take 1: A Compensation Conversation—Without the Proper Rehearsal You’re a people manager walking into a one-on-one meeting about compensation. As you begin to share the news—a pay raise you thought would be well-received—you’re having difficulty explaining how the compensation decision was made, and answering all of your employee’s questions as well. Discussions about compensation tend to be among the most difficult in the workplace. MORE
OCTOBER 3, 2018
To protect your business from compliance missteps , here are six issues to consider when creating or updating your organization’s time policies: 1. How many times can an employee clock in within the grace period before getting a warning? Employee Time Theft and Extended Work Breaks. MORE
JULY 8, 2016
For instance, the daily commute to and from work isn’t compensable, and a few minutes chatting with colleagues at the water cooler tends to go by un-penalized. clarify and narrow the scope of what is legally constituted as compensable working time in a work day. MORE
APRIL 28, 2015
But did you know that you actually can meet Rob or Arianna? Did you know that EVERY registrant for WorkHuman prior to May 15 is being entered into a contest for a VIP meet and greet and photo opportunity with one of these incredible speakers? MORE
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Recent research showed the average employee received 304 business-related emails weekly, spent about 16 minutes to refocus attention after handling incoming email, and checked email an astonishing 36 times an hour. The same research found the average employee lost 31 hours a month in meetings and was disrupted around 56 times a day—taking an incredible two hours out of his or her day to recover from these disruptions. MORE
JUNE 7, 2016
Generally, as outlined under federal law , you must pay your employees for any of their time that you control and that benefits you, including periods of inactivity when employees are waiting for work. . “All on-call time is not hours worked,” says Attorney Jonathan A. MORE
JUNE 17, 2019
An HRIS can be used for basic applicant tracking, time & attendance, benefits management, performance management, compensation management, demographic tracking, and more. MORE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Now that schools are back in session around the nation, parents and legal guardians may be requesting time off to attend school functions and teacher conferences. To be eligible, the employee must have been employed at least six (6) months and have been employed at least half-time. MORE
APRIL 8, 2016
Scene 1, Take 1: A Compensation Conversation—Without the Proper Rehearsal You’re a people manager walking into a one-on-one meeting about compensation. As you begin to share the news—a pay raise you thought would be well-received—you’re having difficulty explaining how the compensation decision was made, and answering all of your employee’s questions as well. Discussions about compensation tend to be among the most difficult in the workplace. MORE
JULY 15, 2019
Whether its cause is generational, educational, experiential, or a mix of all of the above, employers are contending with shrinking labor pools, expanded competition for top talent, and high turnover — it’s time to revisit the quality of the learning and development (L&D) environment. Aberdeen has reported time and again that the average employee today is looking for career opportunities beyond simply filling a role. It’s Time to Focus on Personal Employee Development. MORE
MAY 17, 2019
Attendees came to get the latest news and innovations in the area of compensation, benefits and work-life practices. Based on attendance at now four of the last five conferences, the gender demographic would appear to reflect that women comprise the majority of the attendees. MORE
MAY 18, 2017
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Gainsight Pulse Customer Success Conference in Oakland. Learn More About Our Compensation Software. In order to meet someone where they are, we first need to understand where that is. What is their current total compensation? MORE
AUGUST 15, 2016
As HR and Compensation professionals, our professional development budgets are often the first to get cut, but if I’ve learned anything these past nail-biting days, it’s that training matters. Compference16 is the next step to winning gold in Compensation! MORE
JANUARY 31, 2017
Question: We had a store meeting. One employee was off and only came in for the 45 minute meeting. ” Answer: Occasionally, employees are called to work on a day they are not otherwise scheduled to “work” to attend a mandatory meeting. MORE
AUGUST 3, 2017
I subscribed to a ADA newsletter, watched webinars, and attended conferences. This same training was offered online just not at that time, which I was willing to do. I got emotional in a meeting. We have meetings every couple of weeks, and I expect him to be involved in hiring decisions. Today, I had a meeting with Max to critique my work from this summer. One of his oldest friends, who I’ve met and spent a lot of time with, passed away unexpectedly. MORE
JANUARY 22, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the January 22, 2018 meeting: Topic: Fundamentals and Key Considerations for the 2018 Proxy Season. Speakers: Shaun Bisman, Principal , and Lauren Peek, Principal , Compensation Advisory Partners. Providing a one-time bonus to non-executives. Want to attend a meeting or learn how to join the NJCA? Compensation Management MORE
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for any hours they work that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. Another change is the salary threshold for highly compensated employees, which rises from $100,000 to at least $107,432 annually. MORE
MAY 9, 2016
Each year, hundreds of thousands of organizational leaders, human resource practitioners, and compensation managers head for conferences and expos to learn about the latest in technology, best practices, and legal updates. Tess C. MORE
OCTOBER 15, 2015
It goes like this: Compensable working time : FLSA :: Disability : Pre-2009 ADA What does this mean (and how dare I make you think about your SATs for the first time in forever)? Busk , last year’s Supreme Court case which held that the time warehouse workers spent waiting for and undergoing post-shift security screenings were noncompensable postliminary activities. Here is my prediction: At some point Congress will step in and fix the meaning of compensable work. MORE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
I was told that this would be unpaid time off. I certainly get why they want to make sure people aren’t bringing bedbugs to work, but if they’re going to require a home inspection on such flimsy grounds, they should send you an inspector who they pay for and pay you for the time off (which hopefully should only be a day or two, if they can find an inspector who will show up quickly). My bosses spend the first half hour of early morning meetings on small talk. MORE
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Payroll compliance is a new topic we’ve been exploring on the blog, and this week, we’re talking about the legal repercussions of not paying your employees on time. Your employees have a right to a timely paycheck according to state payday requirements that govern pay frequency. MORE
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
“In a time when labor costs are typically the largest expense in any company’s operating model, forward-thinking business leaders are laser focused on driving the highest possible return of that spend,” said Stephen DeWitt, Work Market CEO, in a press release. MORE
APRIL 11, 2017
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow private employers to award workers compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. half time), receiving $10.88 to attend her son’s baseball game. Employees cannot accrue more than 160 hours of comp time. MORE
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
With the holiday season right around the corner, thousands of companies are frantically searching for temporary employees to help them fulfill the burst in consumer demand that characterizes this time of year. Time Tracking for Temp Agency Workers. Time Tracking for Hourly Workers. MORE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
By incorporating Payfactors into our compensation planning tool, our clients can obtain accurate, timely pay data to help them make more educated decisions around pay. Payfactors Free is all about giving everyone data that’s reliable, timely, and relevant to them. MORE
MARCH 23, 2016
Below are 5 types of HR software that can give you r HR team the flexibility they need so they are able to effectively and accurately meet the demands of your business. Scheduling is often integrated with time and attendance software. 2: Time & Attendance. MORE
JULY 30, 2019
This begs the question: what is it that makes an offsite meeting productive and memorable? Offsite meetings give your organization one of its biggest chances to confirm its culture. Aligning employee offsite meetings with employee recognition. MORE
JANUARY 22, 2018
Each month Decusoft posts highlights from the speakers at New Jersey Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the January 22, 2018 meeting: Topic: Fundamentals and Key Considerations for the 2018 Proxy Season. Speakers: Shaun Bisman, Principal , and Lauren Peek, Principal , Compensation Advisory Partners. Providing a one-time bonus to non-executives. Want to attend a meeting or learn how to join the NJCA? MORE
JUNE 11, 2018
Unfortunately, the revenue growth did not meet expectations when the new workspace became operational. This led to a fewer number of employees at some time and a larger employee population at other times. Employees get an option to request their manager to compensate short hours. MORE
FingerCheck
JULY 8, 2016
For instance, the daily commute to and from work isn’t compensable, and a few minutes chatting with colleagues at the water cooler tends to go by un-penalized. clarify and narrow the scope of what is legally constituted as compensable working time in a work day.
Mitrefinch
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
With the holiday season right around the corner, thousands of companies are frantically searching for temporary employees to help them fulfill the burst in consumer demand that characterizes this time of year. Time Tracking for Temp Agency Workers. Time Tracking for Hourly Workers.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
According to Albert Einstein, “Time is an illusion.” The workers, who were required to travel to their worksite by bus, claimed that the time they spent waiting to work after they arrived at the site and before their shift began was compensable.
Compensation Today
JUNE 15, 2017
PayScale’s annual event, Compference – the modern compensation event for comp professionals, HR professionals and business leaders, will be here before you know it. Unsure if you should attend? Dani Kopecky, Compensation Analyst at Integrated DNA Technologies.
HRsoft
OCTOBER 30, 2019
If you’ve determined a need for compensation management software in your organization, one important step in your journey towards implementation is getting your C-suite on board. Making the case for a technology investment is always likely to meet some resistance, especially at first.
Compensation Today
MAY 18, 2017
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Gainsight Pulse Customer Success Conference in Oakland. Learn More About Our Compensation Software. In order to meet someone where they are, we first need to understand where that is. What is their current total compensation?
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FingerCheck
JUNE 7, 2016
Generally, as outlined under federal law , you must pay your employees for any of their time that you control and that benefits you, including periods of inactivity when employees are waiting for work. . “All on-call time is not hours worked,” says Attorney Jonathan A.
Bonusly
JULY 30, 2019
This begs the question: what is it that makes an offsite meeting productive and memorable? Offsite meetings give your organization one of its biggest chances to confirm its culture. Aligning employee offsite meetings with employee recognition.
Namely
APRIL 8, 2016
Scene 1, Take 1: A Compensation Conversation—Without the Proper Rehearsal You’re a people manager walking into a one-on-one meeting about compensation. As you begin to share the news—a pay raise you thought would be well-received—you’re having difficulty explaining how the compensation decision was made, and answering all of your employee’s questions as well. Discussions about compensation tend to be among the most difficult in the workplace.
Namely
APRIL 8, 2016
Scene 1, Take 1: A Compensation Conversation—Without the Proper Rehearsal You’re a people manager walking into a one-on-one meeting about compensation. As you begin to share the news—a pay raise you thought would be well-received—you’re having difficulty explaining how the compensation decision was made, and answering all of your employee’s questions as well. Discussions about compensation tend to be among the most difficult in the workplace.
Compensation Cafe
MAY 17, 2019
Attendees came to get the latest news and innovations in the area of compensation, benefits and work-life practices. Based on attendance at now four of the last five conferences, the gender demographic would appear to reflect that women comprise the majority of the attendees.
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Paycor
OCTOBER 3, 2018
To protect your business from compliance missteps , here are six issues to consider when creating or updating your organization’s time policies: 1. How many times can an employee clock in within the grace period before getting a warning? Employee Time Theft and Extended Work Breaks.
Ohio Employer's Law
OCTOBER 15, 2015
It goes like this: Compensable working time : FLSA :: Disability : Pre-2009 ADA What does this mean (and how dare I make you think about your SATs for the first time in forever)? Busk , last year’s Supreme Court case which held that the time warehouse workers spent waiting for and undergoing post-shift security screenings were noncompensable postliminary activities. Here is my prediction: At some point Congress will step in and fix the meaning of compensable work.
Compensation Today
AUGUST 15, 2016
As HR and Compensation professionals, our professional development budgets are often the first to get cut, but if I’ve learned anything these past nail-biting days, it’s that training matters. Compference16 is the next step to winning gold in Compensation!
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 31, 2017
Question: We had a store meeting. One employee was off and only came in for the 45 minute meeting. ” Answer: Occasionally, employees are called to work on a day they are not otherwise scheduled to “work” to attend a mandatory meeting.
Decusoft
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the September 25, 2018 meeting: Topic: HCM Selection Process & Pitfalls to Avoid. At this month’s NJCA meeting, Bob Laurenzo discussed how the purchase of Human Capital Management (HCM) software has become an increasingly challenging process. The RFP decision makers need to be present in all vendor meetings and product demos.
Compensation Cafe
MAY 20, 2019
The breakout sessions that I attended were all uniformly above average, or better. Of the approximately 85 individual breakout presentations offered this year, I made a concerted effort to attend one session in every available timeslot.
HRsoft
JUNE 1, 2018
For the team here at HRsoft, one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do is the ability to engage directly with like-minded compensation professionals from time to time. The post Join Us for Compensation Workshops in Houston June 12th and 13th!
Compensation Cafe
AUGUST 14, 2018
Stretching the compensation dollar isn’t always about cutting back. To get more from your compensation investment, consider these three approaches. The New York Time s quoted professor Jarrod Haar of Auckland University of Technology, one of the researchers analyzing the results of the experiment, as noting, “ Supervisors said staff were more creative, their attendance was better, they were on time, and they didn't leave early or take long breaks.
Decusoft
JANUARY 22, 2018
Each month Decusoft posts highlights from the speakers at New Jersey Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the January 22, 2018 meeting: Topic: Fundamentals and Key Considerations for the 2018 Proxy Season. Speakers: Shaun Bisman, Principal , and Lauren Peek, Principal , Compensation Advisory Partners. Providing a one-time bonus to non-executives. Want to attend a meeting or learn how to join the NJCA?
Decusoft
JANUARY 22, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the January 22, 2018 meeting: Topic: Fundamentals and Key Considerations for the 2018 Proxy Season. Speakers: Shaun Bisman, Principal , and Lauren Peek, Principal , Compensation Advisory Partners. Providing a one-time bonus to non-executives. Want to attend a meeting or learn how to join the NJCA? Compensation Management
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 11, 2017
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow private employers to award workers compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. half time), receiving $10.88 to attend her son’s baseball game. Employees cannot accrue more than 160 hours of comp time.
Compensation Today
MAY 9, 2016
Each year, hundreds of thousands of organizational leaders, human resource practitioners, and compensation managers head for conferences and expos to learn about the latest in technology, best practices, and legal updates. Tess C.
WorkHuman
APRIL 28, 2015
But did you know that you actually can meet Rob or Arianna? Did you know that EVERY registrant for WorkHuman prior to May 15 is being entered into a contest for a VIP meet and greet and photo opportunity with one of these incredible speakers?
PeopleStrategy
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
By incorporating Payfactors into our compensation planning tool, our clients can obtain accurate, timely pay data to help them make more educated decisions around pay. Payfactors Free is all about giving everyone data that’s reliable, timely, and relevant to them.
Hireology
JUNE 17, 2019
An HRIS can be used for basic applicant tracking, time & attendance, benefits management, performance management, compensation management, demographic tracking, and more.
Empxtrack
JUNE 11, 2018
Unfortunately, the revenue growth did not meet expectations when the new workspace became operational. This led to a fewer number of employees at some time and a larger employee population at other times. Employees get an option to request their manager to compensate short hours.
nettime solutions
MARCH 23, 2016
Below are 5 types of HR software that can give you r HR team the flexibility they need so they are able to effectively and accurately meet the demands of your business. Scheduling is often integrated with time and attendance software. 2: Time & Attendance.
Mitrefinch
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Recent research showed the average employee received 304 business-related emails weekly, spent about 16 minutes to refocus attention after handling incoming email, and checked email an astonishing 36 times an hour. The same research found the average employee lost 31 hours a month in meetings and was disrupted around 56 times a day—taking an incredible two hours out of his or her day to recover from these disruptions.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 3, 2017
I subscribed to a ADA newsletter, watched webinars, and attended conferences. This same training was offered online just not at that time, which I was willing to do. I got emotional in a meeting. We have meetings every couple of weeks, and I expect him to be involved in hiring decisions. Today, I had a meeting with Max to critique my work from this summer. One of his oldest friends, who I’ve met and spent a lot of time with, passed away unexpectedly.
COATS Staffing Software
MARCH 3, 2016
Lynn Connor, Tom Sarach, and Karen Connor at the NISA 2016 Owners’ Meeting. The National Independent Staffing Association [NISA] held its annual owner’s meeting recently in Las Vegas to discuss the issues that effect the labor market. COATS ownership attended.
HRExecutive
DECEMBER 30, 2015
In all fairness and full disclosure, Sturt’s and Nordstrom’s first lesson isn’t really a fiasco unleashed by human resource professionals, but it does speak to HR’s compensation oversight and what can go very wrong with a good idea.
HR Counselor's Corner
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Now that schools are back in session around the nation, parents and legal guardians may be requesting time off to attend school functions and teacher conferences. To be eligible, the employee must have been employed at least six (6) months and have been employed at least half-time.
Aberdeen HCM Essentials
JULY 15, 2019
Whether its cause is generational, educational, experiential, or a mix of all of the above, employers are contending with shrinking labor pools, expanded competition for top talent, and high turnover — it’s time to revisit the quality of the learning and development (L&D) environment. Aberdeen has reported time and again that the average employee today is looking for career opportunities beyond simply filling a role. It’s Time to Focus on Personal Employee Development.
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
“In a time when labor costs are typically the largest expense in any company’s operating model, forward-thinking business leaders are laser focused on driving the highest possible return of that spend,” said Stephen DeWitt, Work Market CEO, in a press release.
Workable
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for any hours they work that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. Another change is the salary threshold for highly compensated employees, which rises from $100,000 to at least $107,432 annually.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
I was told that this would be unpaid time off. I certainly get why they want to make sure people aren’t bringing bedbugs to work, but if they’re going to require a home inspection on such flimsy grounds, they should send you an inspector who they pay for and pay you for the time off (which hopefully should only be a day or two, if they can find an inspector who will show up quickly). My bosses spend the first half hour of early morning meetings on small talk.
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