http://workforce.com/section/topics http://www.workforce.com en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 03:02:30 EST 10 http://www.workforce.com/article/20130510/NEWS02/130519997/legal-brief-poor-business-judgment-not-proof-of-age-bias For six years, Frank Woodward was a director of sales at Emulex Corp. Woodward, who worked remotely in Massachusetts, had an excellent performance record, but because of a series of Emulex decisions, Woodward's sales significantly declined by 2009. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:17:31 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130510/NEWS02/130519997/legal-brief-poor-business-judgment-not-proof-of-age-bias http://www.workforce.com/article/20130510/NEWS02/130519998/legal-brief-collective-action-claims-defeated-by-employer-offer Laura Symczyk filed a lawsuit against her employer, Genesis HealthCare Corp., alleging that Genesis violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by automatically deducting pay for a 30-minute lunch break even if the employee worked during that time. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:06:46 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130510/NEWS02/130519998/legal-brief-collective-action-claims-defeated-by-employer-offer http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509975/recruiting-software-total-package-or-best-of-breed How to choose the right recruiting software for your needs. Thu, 9 May 2013 17:23:48 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509975/recruiting-software-total-package-or-best-of-breed http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509976/recruiting-software-industry-updates-its-social-status Social media sites have become such a prevalent part of the recruiting process that most recruiting software providers are integrating them into their applicant tracking and assessments process. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:34:07 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509976/recruiting-software-industry-updates-its-social-status http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509977/use-of-updated-form-i-9s-now-mandatory-for-all-new-workers The U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services recently updated its Form I-9s. Their use became mandatory May 7, 2013, and failure to use them will result in a $1,000 fine. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:15:23 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130509/NEWS02/130509977/use-of-updated-form-i-9s-now-mandatory-for-all-new-workers http://www.workforce.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/130509982/employee-health-incentives-myth-or-miracle The Affordable Care Act will encourage employers to expand incentive programs like cash and games. Some studies back their efficacy. Yet some experts claim incentives undermine personal responsibility rather than encourage it. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:14:06 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/130509982/employee-health-incentives-myth-or-miracle http://www.workforce.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/130509983/retention-strategies-take-an-advanced-degree-of-engineering With growing numbers of high performers ready to leave their organizations, employers need to realize that those departures can be extremely costly for organizations in the resources it takes to recruit, hire and train new employees. Wed, 8 May 2013 12:04:15 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/130509983/retention-strategies-take-an-advanced-degree-of-engineering http://www.workforce.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/130509988/employees-opening-health-savings-accounts-in-record-numbers With 2014 contribution limits just released and more employers making high-deductible health plans their sole health benefit option, HSAs will continue to grow. Mon, 6 May 2013 11:11:28 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/130509988/employees-opening-health-savings-accounts-in-record-numbers http://www.workforce.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/130509990/still-afraid-to-jump-in-the-social-media-pool The water's fine in the social media pool, but many companies are still afraid to allow workers to dive in. experts say employers should take the social media plunge to buoy their brand and improve productivity. Mon, 6 May 2013 10:09:54 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130506/NEWS02/130509990/still-afraid-to-jump-in-the-social-media-pool http://www.workforce.com/article/20130502/NEWS02/130509993/small-business-bakes-wellness-into-its-workforce Many small businesses are wondering how to have an impact on employee health and productivity. One Oregon company is now teaching its employees tips for healthy eating and offering discounts on local fresh produce. Thu, 2 May 2013 16:02:14 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130502/NEWS02/130509993/small-business-bakes-wellness-into-its-workforce http://www.workforce.com/article/20130502/NEWS02/130509994/-gaining-my-religion-8217-u-s-courts-could-give-lifestyle-choices If federal courts did expand their definition of protected religious practice in the workplace, this would lead to a quandary for many employers. After all, state and federal laws on the subject can be substantially different. Thu, 2 May 2013 11:35:57 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130502/NEWS02/130509994/-gaining-my-religion-8217-u-s-courts-could-give-lifestyle-choices http://www.workforce.com/article/20130501/NEWS02/130509999/the-last-word-gen-why Trust me; work habits know no generational boundaries. Wed, 1 May 2013 10:23:55 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130501/NEWS02/130509999/the-last-word-gen-why http://www.workforce.com/article/20130430/NEWS01/130439997/college-grads-ready-or-not-employers-think-not Two-thirds of all hiring managers don't believe recent college graduates are ready for the office, according to a recent survey. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:41:35 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130430/NEWS01/130439997/college-grads-ready-or-not-employers-think-not http://www.workforce.com/article/20130430/NEWS02/130439998/where-there-s-smoke-there-8217-s-no-hire Health care providers, which see their employees as 'role models and advisers to patients,' are among the organizations requiring tobacco testing for new hires. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:42:27 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130430/NEWS02/130439998/where-there-s-smoke-there-8217-s-no-hire http://www.workforce.com/article/20130425/NEWS01/130429988/ceos-see-more-green-but-2012-bump-only-1-2-survey Boards appear to be taking a more cautious approach to total chief executive compensation, though the pay gap between worker and boss continues to grow. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:45:58 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130425/NEWS01/130429988/ceos-see-more-green-but-2012-bump-only-1-2-survey http://www.workforce.com/article/20130422/NEWS01/130429995/more-employees-unhappy-with-work-life-balance-survey While telecommuting can allow an employee to balance life and work, it may also limit their upward mobility within a company, according to a recent survey by Korn/Ferry International. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:15:27 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130422/NEWS01/130429995/more-employees-unhappy-with-work-life-balance-survey http://www.workforce.com/article/20130422/NEWS01/130429996/employers-plan-to-hire-fewer-recent-graduates-than-expected Students just about to graduate college this spring may have a harder time finding a job than previously expected. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:13:18 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130422/NEWS01/130429996/employers-plan-to-hire-fewer-recent-graduates-than-expected http://www.workforce.com/article/20130417/NEWS02/130419979/step-away-from-the-facebook-page-new-hr-software-tries-to-assess Startup software company DeskTime joins crowded market for employee-productivity tools. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:40:19 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130417/NEWS02/130419979/step-away-from-the-facebook-page-new-hr-software-tries-to-assess http://www.workforce.com/article/20130417/NEWS02/130419978/where-does-the-time-go Startup software company RescueTime is part of “personal analytics” movement. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:11:21 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130417/NEWS02/130419978/where-does-the-time-go http://www.workforce.com/article/20130416/NEWS02/130419981/home-work-works-survey While telecommuting can allow an employee to balance life and work, it may also limit their upward mobility within a company, according to a recent survey by Korn/Ferry International. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:43:49 EST http://www.workforce.com/article/20130416/NEWS02/130419981/home-work-works-survey