What it Really Costs Employers
A chart showing the average hourly employer costs for employee compensation by major industry groups. Read more
Human Resources
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Max Boardroom
New business creates a computer-generated talking head to enliven company board meetings. Read more
Publishing Magnate Pat McGovern
How publishing magnate Pat McGovern decentralized his position by investing capital in different companies. Read more
Here Come The Judges
One company's employee-review process includes peer and client review. Read more
And the Prize Is . . .
Different types of awards given to recognize achievement and the percentage of companies using a particular award. Read more
Spell It Out
Companies must provide full descriptions of benefits to employees in order to remain tax exempt under Section 89k. Read more
Right from the Start
Lincoln Electric Co. compensates employees based on individual productivity. Read more
Vintage Suit
In Pennsylvania, job bias claims based on age surpass claims based on race or gender. Read more
The Decline And Fall Of A Union
When Joanne and Les Frederick learned how to manage, employees decided they didn't need a union after all. Read more
Life Without Layoffs
Sheldon Weinig thinks it's morally wrong to lay of employees when times are tough. He's betting millions that his policy is also a good investment. Read more
Why Unions Don't Work Anymore
The "scientific" methods that once made labor unions strong are now making them weak. Read more
How To Write A Personnel Manual
A carefully written handbook for your employees can improve morale, prevent disagreements, and even keep you out of court. Read more
Taking The Stress Out Of Changing A Tire
The most frustrating part of changing a flat tire can be struggling with bolts that refuse to come loose from a wheel. Samuel Raff, president of the Bethesda... Read more
The Best Tax Shelter Money Can Buy
Qualified pension and profit-sharing plans are safe and reliable ways to avoid the tax bite. Read more
Manage Your Time
Meetings, telephone calls, and unscheduled interruptions often claim more time than they're worth. The Time Management Center in Grandville, Mich., offers th... Read more
More Information On Competitive Salaries
In addition to the sources mentioned in "Are Your Salaries Competitive?" (June), our annual publication, Inter-City Wage & Salary Differentials, compa... Read more
Are Your Salaries Competitive?
For clerks to controllers, here's where to find out the going rate. Read more
Hiring Down at Small Businesses
Katrina and Rita combine to put a damper on growth last month, according to payroll data. Read more
Small Businesses Plan to Hire in 2004
Small businesses are optimistic about the future and plan to hire accordingly. Read more
OSHA to Conduct Unannounced Inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be doing unannounced inspections of about 4,000 high-hazard workplaces this year, the organizatio... Read more
Employers Shifting Away from Traditional Sick Day Policies
Efforts to increase productivity and accommodate employee needs lead to a reduction in sick days offered in favor of more flexible leave time. Read more
Tax Deposit Rules for Small Businesses Simplified
IRS reduces paperwork burden by increasing Federal Unemployment Tax Act deposits threshold. Read more
Pay Scales for 20 Different Job Descriptions
Talent may be cheap right now, but if your dazzling new hire proves successful, don't expect the bargain to last. Inc. asked PayScale to calculate the... View slideshow
Training Ideas
To get the most out of employees, offer more than raises and promotions -- give them the opportunity to learn. Here are basic training tips and creative alte... Read more
Relocation
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