April 2, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
It may have been overshadowed by the healthcare reform bill, but finance execs can’t afford to overlook the passage of the Jobs Bill.
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Tags: Healthcare Reform Bill, HIRE Act, Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy Act, I-9s, Jobs Bill, Obama's jobs bill, Payroll tax holiday, Retention, Social Security tax, W-4s
November 6, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Between tanking retirement plans and company belt-tightening, it’s been a rough year for many employees — and it’s top performers who are taking it the hardest.
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Tags: Belt-tightening, Economic recovery, Engagement levels, Retention, Satisfaction, Top-performers, Watson Wyatt
October 23, 2009 by Jared Bilski
A few months ago many employees were happy just to be employed. But like George Harrison sang, “All things must pass.”
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Tags: Adecco, American Workpalce Insights, Employee satisfaction, George Harrison, Retention, Salary
September 4, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Once the market improves, how many of your finance staffers will come knocking to talk about their current take-home?
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Tags: CareerBuilder, Raises, Retention, Robert Half International, Salaries
August 3, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Most employers would like nothing more than a swift end to the current recession, but new research suggests the end will usher in a whole new set of problems for some.
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Tags: Adecco Group, Generation Y, Recession, Retention, Young workers
November 3, 2008 by Jared Bilski
While employers usually give new hires a nice cushion of time to get used to their new surroundings, new employees aren’t likely to return the favor.
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Tags: Learning curve, new hires, Onboarding, Performance expectations, Retention
October 31, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
So you expect that not all of your newest hires will be with you for 20 years. But how do you know if too many are jumping ship soon after filling out that I-9.?
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Tags: Hiring decisions, I-9, Retention, Turnover, Voluntary separation
October 17, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
Ask employees how many vacation days they get, and they’ll probably say “too few.” Here’s a better yardstick.
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Tags: Perks, Retention, Vacation time, Work-life benefits
October 15, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Today’s employee believes a work-life balance is an essential part of overall job satisfaction. So, if your company doesn’t allow for this balance, you’re likely to see a lot of people jumping ship.
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Tags: Flexible work schedules, HR execs, Job satisfaction, Retention, Work-life balance
September 8, 2008 by Jared Bilski
Sure, laying off employees can cut costs — for now. But more often than not, those savings disappear after a few quarters. And long after the short-term savings fade, your company could be left with these hidden costs:
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Tags: Cost Cutting, Layoff, Performance, Retention, Top-performers
