The Pros & Cons of Rehiring Former Employees

By Brian Westfall – Glassdoor A stellar employee at your organization quits for a “better” job. Months later, you get an email. It turns out that the new gig wasn’t so great after all, and now that stellar employee wants their old job back. Do you rehire them? Ask anyone 30 years ago, and their answer…

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3 Must-Ask Behavioral Interview Questions, According to a Behavior Analyst

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter – Glassdoor Rose Street Spectrum, a multidisciplinary center for individuals with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger’s Disorder and their families, employs a variety of experienced, licensed and certified staff members to provide diagnosis, assessment, treatment, and follow-up services. Because of the unique and high level of expertise, rigor, compassion, and…

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8 signs you’re being lied to

By Travis Bradberry – Ladders How many people have you spoken with today? Chances are that most of them lied to you—and that they did it more than once. It’s a hard fact to accept, but even your closest friends and coworkers lie to you regularly. University of Massachusetts psychologist Robert Feldman has studied lying…

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Final Paycheck Compliance: What to Know

By Phill Britt – ADP Financial leaders should educate their HR counterparts about the importance of abiding by final payment rules. Though federal rules from the Department of Labor (DOL) give employers some flexibility in determining when to issue final compensation to workers leaving an organization, final paycheck compliance laws differ from state to state, and…

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Real Answers to Pressing ACA Compliance Questions: Part 1

By Albert McKeon – ADP “With large employers still obligated to offer affordable health plans or face potential penalties, it’s essential for your organization to properly track and understand its HR, payroll, benefits and leaves data.” — Ellen Feeney, Vice President, Counsel at ADP Initially enacted in 2010 and subject to countless court challenges and…

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5 Communications Best Practices Of Great Leaders

By Dana Brownlee – Forbes My previous post “3 Reasons Why Thoroughbred Leaders Make the Best Bosses” defines the Thoroughbred Leader as that rare breed of leader with both strong task and relationship skills. They’re somehow able to lead with firm focus on the goals (and tasks required to reach them) while simultaneously building strong, authentic connections…

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7 essential components of healthy company cultures

By Annette Franz – ragan If you want a thriving work environment, prioritize and clarify your organization’s mission, vision, values, purpose and principles. The culture you create is the foundation of your organization. Are you on shaky ground, or are you laying a solid, substantive foundation that can withstand tumult? Some say culture cannot be…

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Diversity is Key! 5 Recruitment Best Practices

By Jens Audenaert – ADP ADP executives say focusing on diversity and inclusion can help make the difference in your talent acquisition efforts. In today’s competitive labor environment, the ability to attract and retain the best talent sets a business apart. If your recruitment model doesn’t include diversity and inclusion as a key piece of…

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Is Outsourcing the Key to Avoiding ACA Penalties?

ADP – Spark Team According to an ADP report, a significant number of organizations surveyed found the ACA compliance and reporting process more challenging and time-consuming than expected. According to the ADP report, Four ACA Compliance Challenges Still Impacting Employers, more than half of the organizations surveyed handled ACA compliance and reporting internally in 2015,…

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