Category: Human Resources

The Changing Landscape of Rewards
Doug Sayed, SPHR, CCP, Applied HR Strategies, Inc.

The past two years has seen the quickest and most dramatic shifts in compensation (aka "rewards") plans practices ever.  In the past two years, we've witnessed "the sky is falling" near-collapse of 2008, the "big one" recession of 2008 - ... Continue Reading »

Mitch Shepard
President, Dynamic Interactions

A few years ago I was hired to work with a leader who had just adopted a new team from another part of the company.  When it came time for us to plan a strategy for the team's future he had big goals, intense external pressure, new people to manage and a tight timeframe to work ... Continue Reading »

Well it is official, the Federal COBRA Subsidy has been extended into 2010.  What does that mean to you and  your company?

One of our Trusted Resources, Strategic Pay Series, has a great Blog post that gives a wonderful overview as to ... Continue Reading »

According to a recent article in one of our favorite online publications, Xconomy, the raises for tech executives are the lowest they have ever been, even lower then the bubble burst ... Continue Reading »

So what is new with COBRA? It seems like everything!

There have been and continue to be legislative changes that may directly impact your company's administrative and cash flow procedures. We hope that this article helps clarify issues around COBRA and related legislation passed as a part of the Economic Stimulus Package. Congress is ... Continue Reading »

OSHA, The Occupational Safety And Health Administration said it will be increasing their number of audits on employer's injury and illness records and doing more employee interviews at each audit.  Apparently, a review by the Government Accountability Office found that the lack of interviews of employees was just one of several flaws, but ... Continue Reading »

In the November 16, 2009 Business Week, there was an interesting article suggesting that the high unemployment rate was scaring employees in to staying put until the economy turned around.

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Engaging Gen Y's in a Tough Economy

Many Gen Y's were raised with soccer on Monday, piano on Tuesday, language immersion on Wednesday, art on Thursday, and community service on Friday.  They are multi-taskers extraordinaire who expect every moment to be well spent with enriching experiences.

Clients have told me that ... Continue Reading »

We wanted to tell you about an amazing seminar series that we are sure to be attending.  The series is called Financial Boot Camp and it is perfect for non-finance professionals looking to improve their financial acumen and make an even bigger ... Continue Reading »

Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition
By: Bob Burgess, Burgess Consulting

As a leader, how often have you experienced resistance to a change when you are attempting to make improvements?   Even in cases where ... Continue Reading »

The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers?
By: Devora Lindeman
Senior Counsel for HR Compliance & Consulting with Greenwald Doherty LLP



Are we ready for Congress to require that employers provide paid sick days to all employees? Five states (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii and ... Continue Reading »

According to a study recently published by Ceridian, a global business services company, and sponsored by the American Payroll Association (APA), outsourcing is becoming a more appealing and relevant solutions for companies of all sizes. As many as 2/3 of the 1500 respondents said they were either outsourcing more or the same as they were five ... Continue Reading »

We thought you might find this article interesting, in light of the rising cost of  health insurance for all companies, regardless of their size.  While the company profiled in the article, "Continue Reading »

Recently, Shannon Swift, Founder and CEO of Swift HR Solutions, launched the Washington Technology Industry Assoication HR for Executives ... Continue Reading »

Swift HR Solutions is honored to be hosting the new WTIA Human Resources for Executive online ForumContinue Reading »