by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 18, 2014 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
The Obama administration announced updates to model notices that employers must provide to employees, informing workers of their eligibility to continue health care coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Most employers do not...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 11, 2014 | Human Resources
According to a 2014 National Survey report by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 27% of U.S. workers are either experiencing abusive conduct at work now or did so in the past, and 21 % have witnessed someone being bullied at work! That means a total of 65.6 million...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 3, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
What are the top rated employee benefits for 2014? Benefits make a real difference in attraction and retention of applicants and employees. Here are the highlights of the HR Daily Advisor 2014 Perks Survey of over 2000 employers: The #1 perk is paid holidays Also in...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 28, 2014 | Human Resources
Did you know according to a Harris Poll (2012) that 1 out 5 adults have a tattoo? Visible tattoos have caused some organizations to adopt policies that prohibit or place restrictions on tattoos and other body art (piercings, etc). Organizations are concerned with...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 30, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
The American Psychological Association (APA) survey for 2014 Work and Well-Being Survey includes both good news and bad news for employers. According to David W. Ballard, head of the APA’s Center for Organizational Excellence, “Trust plays an important role in the...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 23, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources
The most common I-9 mistakes are: The employee fails to sign and date the attestation. The employer fails to have the employee complete Section 1 by the first day of employment (that is, the first day for pay). The employee doesn’t check the box indicating status...
