Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! Evan Signature
Evan Carmichael Top Header about About Home Profiles articles Tools forums inspirational quotes About facebook Twitter YouTube Blog

top employers Tagged Articles



Your Consulting Firm May Be the Very Last Job on Your Resume
Some believe filling resume gaps by labeling or creating a "consulting" firm is a positive resume builder. More often than not, this adversely impacts one's ability to be re-employed. To set oneself apart as a freelance "consultant" or company owner can be synonymous with setting oneself apart as averse to taking direction from another... a statement likely to create de-selection from employment opportunities. Top employers will also investigate the legitimate success in engagements during this "consultancy" time period on one's resume.

ROI vs Return on Relationships syndrome
So you own your own business or work for an organization that you think treat you fairly—think again! Many business owners today believe that small internal contests, yearly employee BBQ and the Christmas party are enough to build employee loyalty or keep their employee for over 12 months. As sad it might sound, this is a true statement for some; happily for the rest of the employees out there, there are some interesting companies that do score as Canada’s top employers because they got the big picture! They quickly understood that their best assets are their internal employees
What does it take to be one of Canada’s 50 Top Employers?
Here are some tips from organizations that made it to the Top 50 list and some ideas for how your company can be included in this important and influential ranking.

Other top employers Related Articles

Interview Techniques for Employers
Interview techniques for employers. Most employers do not know why or how to interview, and either spend the time asking silly questions, or telling the interviewee all about themselves. This guide is aimed at advising employers on the need for affective questioning and how to do this.
Undocumented Worker Legislation - A New Reality for California Employers
Employers face new challenges following the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement it will levy larger fines against businesses that employ undocumented workers. HR Outsourcing has become a viable option for small employers to remain in compliance and avoid costly penalties.
Michigan Workers’ Compensation Costs Have Risen Drastically Due To Explosive Growth In Health Care Costs
The number of claims filed are not primarily responsible for rising workers’ comp costs because many workers remain uninformed about their rights to benefits for workplace injury or occupational diseases. The fact is that almost all employers know far more about workers’ comp law than does the average employee. Although many employers are honest and well-intended, there are far, far too many unethical employers who will cheat their workers out of entitled benefits.

Compensation Clawbacks
In light of recent events in the financial markets, employers are exploring the use of "clawbacks" to recover bonus compensation payable to employees. Clawbacks are contractual provisions that allow employers to recoup compensation paid to employees in the event of an employee's misconduct and/or termination of employment, or voluntary departure to go and work for a competitor. There are special legal issues that may arise in drafting, negotiating and enforcing such clawbacks that employers need to be aware of to ensure compliance.

How To Avoid Caregiver Discrimination Claims
In April 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") published its Best Practices to assist employers in complying with federal anti-discrimination laws as they relate to workers with caregiving responsibilities. The Best Practices are not binding on employers and do not make caregivers a newly protected category under federal law. Rather, these are suggestions from the EEOC to encourage employers to consider "the ways in which family-friendly workplace policies can improve workers' ability to balance caregiving responsibilities with work." The EEOC asserts that these recommendations may also benefit an employers' workers, customer-base and bottom line by improving employee retention, increasing profitability and reducing costs associated with high employee turnover.

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: EMPLOYERS NEED TO BE BETTER PREPARED
Employers today are not prepared for instanced of workplace violence in their workplaces. They need to understand that this is where they need to put their training efforts and resources in coming months as more and more instances of workplace violence arise. Employers need to understand that they can be held liable for negligent hiring and negligent retention of employees who engage in workplace violence. Employers need to recognize that the way to prevent instances of workplace violence and to protect their workplaces is to provide training to both managers and employees on the warning signs of workplace violence as well as methods to avoid workplace violence in their workplaces. Employers need to be more proactive and provide workplace violence prevention training today!
Top Ten Mistakes That Lead To Employment Law Problems
The workplace continues to change. It's becoming more diverse, more regulated, and more unpredictable. The challenges and risks facing employers today have never been greater. What mistakes expose employers most? Here's a brief overview of the ten biggest legal mistakes employers make.

TWO LESSONS LEARNED FOR EMPLOYERS FROM MANCHESTER, CT SHOOTING
Today employers had an opportunity to witness first hand another instance of workplace violence. This one occurred in Manchester, CT where an African-American employee who had complained about racial harassment in the workplace, went on a shooting spree against his co-workers when his employer asked him to resign. Employers need to learn how to better prepare for instances of workplace violence when they discipline employees. Employers also need to better understand their legal obligations with regard to complaints of unlawful harassment in the workplace. Hopefully, today’s tragedy can help employers understand that they need to be better prepared and take action to prevent instances of workplace violence in their workplaces.

Preserving the Dignity of Our Workforce
We Americans celebrate Labor Day each September as a reminder of how those who toil daily are important to their families and to the country. I might offer to you that the first Monday in September is also Employers’ Day, for without employers, there are no employees. We in the human resource profession find ourselves in a no-man’s land as both an advocate for our employees and an instrument of our employers. Guest Writer Richard Virgilio explains.
P3 Compliance and Constructing Policies That Hold Up in Court
The Department of Labor tells us they are overwhelmed, understaffed and shifting additional burden to employers for employment law compliance. This can be a great deal for the average employer to undertake. HRS has taken some time to prepare a quick "how to" blueprint for employers.

Featured Article

Bottom Footer



Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Name:
Email:
Popular Articles

How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement

The Right Job - Part Five 'Compensation'
Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.