I predict that the topic of talent engagement will be one of the important issues for years to come. The current and future availability of talented executives are affected with anticipated changes... Read more »

Many organizations now offer an alternative to the traditional Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. job. A workplace is thought to be flexible if employees have flexibility in scheduling (e.g.,... Read more »

Can employers require applicants to take medical examinations as a condition of employment?  Can employers compel employees to submit to medical testing?  The answer to both questions is yes, but only when certain... Read more »

For any organization, costs related to employment are without a doubt the largest and most expensive budget item. Often times the drain on your budget is from workers' compensation insurance premiums. Understanding... Read more »

As the current economic crisis escalates and businesses are being forced to restructure their operations through mergers, acquisitions or workforce reductions, many employers are faced with the unpleasant tasks of laying off... Read more »

The Stimulus Bill provisions that took effect on February 17, 2009 require special COBRA treatment for "assistance eligible individuals." See "Stimulus Bill COBRA Amendments Require Immediate Group Health Plan Action" for more... Read more »

If you think you are working too hard and still unable to complete all the tasks on your various lists, you're probably right. It has become a very common way of working... Read more »

In discussing network based, team based, boundary-less and traditional organizations, we first want to point out the facts of each type of organization. According to Dessler, a Network based organization is a... Read more »

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs employer pay practices and sets requirements pertaining to minimum wage, overtime, equal pay, child labor, and recordkeeping. Under the Act, all non-exempt employees must be... Read more »