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Sample Relocation Policy: This paper explains a sample relocation policy used by a company in the retail/wholesale trade industry. It also includes an expense estimate form for employees to fill out. This policy applies to exempt employees who are required to relocate because they are being permanently transferred (for no less than 12...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., job, industry; White papers 2007-12-01
Technology in the Workplace: A Recipe for Legal Trouble: Not since the adoption of surveillance cameras in the workplace has there been such a national panic over the issue of employee privacy, nor have the stakes been higher. Computers are as common as telephones in the business world these days, yet their potential for abuse is astronomically higher, they...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., workplace, phone, computer; White papers
Covering All the Bases: Companies today deal with all kinds of workforce demands - everything from designing compensation and rewards programs to analyzing tricky labor law dilemmas to crafting successful approaches to recruiting. Companies also must cope with other unique challenges-rising health care costs, the changing nature of workforce management in a global marketplace...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, Recruitment & Selection, HEALTHCARE, Crain Communications Inc., workforce management, health care, Human Resources, recruiting, workforce, talent, compensation, compliance; White papers
Big Relocation Perks Not Just For Bigwigs: When it comes to relocation, one size doesn't fit all. Relocation programs vary from company to company and, within companies, are usually tiered to reflect different job levels ranging from basic moving assistance for lower-level new hires to premium packages geared toward high-level executives or employees with highly sought skills.; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., relocation, job; White papers 2007-05-01
Rethinking Signing Bonuses: The health care industry has a consistent decade-long history with signing bonuses. Other sectors used signing bonuses during the tight labor markets of the late 1990s, but dropped them during the 2001-2003 downturn. Now signing bonuses are back in a wide range of industries. As labor markets tighten for specific...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Crain Communications Inc., health care, industry; White papers 2006-03-27

Internet Data Rule: Cloudy, But With a Silver Lining: As new Internet recruiting rule that applies to federal contractors has not triggered the full-blown crisis that seemed possible a few months ago. But the guidelines for tracking online applicants' gender, race and ethnicity still pose challenges to companies and recruiting technology providers. Confusion remains about how to comply, but...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., staffing, recruiting, hiring, Internet; White papers 2006-03-27
Ford: The Right Way Forward: In the job-hemorrhaging world of Detroit, where bankruptcy court represents a tantalizing way to salvage a sinking enterprise, Ford Motor Co. stands out. Unlike GM, which analysts suggest will have a tough time avoiding bankruptcy protection, or auto parts maker Delphi, which is already there, Ford continues producing profits, and...; Tags: Litigation, Crain Communications Inc., bankruptcy, Ford Motor Co., bankruptcy protection, financial, job; White papers 2006-03-27
When Brand Alone Isn't Enough: Big-name firms like McDonald's and American Express find they have to do more to sell themselves in order to attract the right job candidates. After just a few days on the job, Floersch decided to spend two weeks working at a McDonald's in Darien, Illinois, to find out what makes...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., McDonald's Corp., job, brand; White papers 2006-03-13
Courts Approve Retaliatory Harassment Claim: Employers are advised to review and update their anti-harassment policy to ensure that retaliatory acts are grounds for termination; conduct periodic employee and management training; and, where specific complaints are lodged, be alert to retaliatory harassment. Retaliatory conduct other than discharge or refusal to hire violates Title VII when it...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., harassment, termination, compensation; White papers 2006-03-01
The State of Recruitment & Staffing: Be Aggressive, or Be Gone: As they begin to feel the pinch for talent, employers can't just wait for the résumés to trickle in. They have to emphasize active sourcing - tapping in-house referrals, networking 24/7 and snapping up top candidates at the first opportunity. Employee referral programs, the No. 1 source of hires according...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., sourcing, staffing, outsource, talent, tool, network; White papers 2006-02-27
Indian Firms Tap Benefits, Brand in Talent Battle: As Indian outsourcing expands, workers are in hot demand with benefits and pay one the rise. For Indian workers, perks are sometimes as important as a raise. The competition for good employees in the entry-level outsourcing workforce- and the desire to keep them - has challenged employers to offer incentives...; Tags: Benefits, Crain Communications Inc., worker, benefit, talent, incentive, outsourcing, brand; White papers 2006-02-27
Visa Limits Fuel Frustration in Efforts to Fill High-Skill Jobs: When U.S. recruiters go out to buy technical talent, they shop in domestic markets that are highly protected by restrictive immigration policies, voluminous and ever-changing rules and a cumbersome visa process. The prime example of this regulatory nightmare is the H-1B visa program. Because bringing in an employee under an...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., H-1B, H-1B visa, talent; White papers 2006-03-01
Paperless Route for Recruiting: A web-enabled and paperless system, coupled with a centralized approach, allows a lean staff to conduct fast, cost-effective hiring for locations around the world. More than one-fourth of all employees of U.S.-based multinationals now work outside the United States, and that portion is growing far more rapidly than the domestic...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., recruiting, globalization, workforce, hiring, U.S., industry, Web; White papers 2006-02-27
The Fuzzy Math on Executive Pay: The SEC's 370-page proposal for executive compensation disclosure could create more questions than answers. Companies point to difficulties placing a value on perks and future benefits while claiming that competitive information could be compromised. No company would argue, at least not publicly, that the Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., executive compensation, SEC; White papers 2006-02-13
The State of Relocation: Smooth Moves: Centralizing a company's scattered relocation services and integrating them with related HR functions can save money, ease difficult transitions and more quickly get key strategic employees down to business in their new setting. Most companies do not take a holistic approach to employee mobility, according to experts. Their failure to...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., relocation, Human Resources; White papers 2006-02-13
Setting Sites on Retirees: Several retiree employment Web sites are playing matchmaker to companies and retirees. Employers are increasingly seeking to use the abilities and knowledge of retired professionals. At the same time, good health, and longer lives and, in some cases, financial concerns are prompting highly skilled retired professionals to return to the...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Workforce management, Crain Communications Inc., workforce, worker, health care, knowledge, financial; White papers 2006-02-01
Solving Specialized Recruiting Problems With Niche Staffing: Specialized positions requiring unique expertise in engineering, pharmacies and even corporate day care facilities can be hard to fill. With few internal resources to meet challenging recruiting demands, many companies are finding that partnerships with niche staffing suppliers are the solution for specialized recruiting problems. Engineering is a prime example...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., recruiting, staffing, partnership, job; White papers 2006-02-01
Employers Fire Back at Law Making It a Felony to Ban Guns on Company Premises: Unlike legislation introduced in other states, the Florida and Wisconsin bills grant employers immunity from liability in lawsuits brought by anyone injured in a workplace shooting as long as they have made a good-faith effort to prevent violence in their workplace. To make sure they qualify for legal immunity, and...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Crain Communications Inc., violence, workplace, training; White papers 2006-01-30
Succession Progression: Done with the right technology, succession planning that reaches deep into the hierarchy can build a company's reputation as a great place to work and, perhaps most important, further strategic goals. The expense of hiring external candidates, combined with increased turnover in the corner suites, is helping to fuel the...; Tags: Leadership, Crain Communications Inc., succession planning, hiring; White papers 2006-01-16
Expanded EAPs Lend a Hand to Employers' Bottom Lines: When Ford Motor Co. launched its employee assistance program in 1976, its primary objective was straightforward: combating alcohol abuse in the workplace. The core mission - helping workers improve their lives and retain employment - remains firmly intact, but the support that employees receive is much more sophisticated and comprehensive,...; Tags: Crain Communications Inc., worker, Ford Motor Co., absence, workplace, Human Resources; White papers 2006-01-16