Compensation & Benefits

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister says skilled workers should see their minimum monthly wages increase from the current RM1,200 to RM3,500.

Rightly so, most HR leaders are concerned with the ever-increasing pressure to attract, motivate, engage and retain its employees, especially those high potential and key management ones. Accordingly,...

When business news breaks, it can have minor or massive effects on related industries. That impact is usually seen rather quickly on the surface and further expressed as the event plays out over the c...

Healthcare costs account for a lot of dollars for both employees and employers, but there are ways to recoup the costs.  finHealth founder and CEO Jim Arnold sat down with HR Exchange Network edi...

Small businesses are expected to understand and comply with complex payroll procedures and tax codes. A third of these small businesses get fined for incorrect procedures. Other requirements include w...

For Human Resources professionals, there are two words that almost always elicit a collective sigh: open enrollment. The season creates large amounts of work for HR professionals, and also causes stre...

In any given interview, a series of questions are asked of potential employees by HR professionals; work history, past experiences with management, and their most valuable skills. Another question usu...

When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the bill known as Intro. 1253, proponents of the legislation cheered. Intro. 1253 prohibits all employers in the city from inquiring about or relying upo...

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) permits "assistance eligible individuals" to pay reduced premiums and provides additional election opportunities for health benefits under the...

Don Kraft, Executive Vice President Human Resources, ICON Plc.KS: Employee engagement seems to be harder to achieve than in the past. What do you think is an underlying reason for this and what tactic...

In this interview, Ron discusses recent aggressive targeting by the NLRB, how new policies affect employee/employer bonds, and the most confusing policies for HR executives. He also discusses what he...

With the passing of the Affordable Care Act and recent health reform updates, many businesses are looking for alternatives to traditional group health insurance. One of the more common options is the...

During the annual Labor Day breakfast in Boston, President Obama announced a new executive order that requires employees of federal contractors to have access to paid sick leave each year. Employees...

Like any good Chief Financial Officer, Discovery Health’s Brett Tromp is focused on improving the bottom line. The global health insurance company, which has identified a clear correlation bet...

IQPC Exchange surveyed 49 senior level executives to determine the investment areas of greatest interest for 2015- 2016. The titles of respondents include: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chi...

IQPC Exchange hizo una encuesta a 44 altos ejecutivos de empresas F1000 para determinar las principales tendencias de inversiôn para recursos humanos en 2015. Haga clic aquî para ver

IQPC Exchange surveyed 52 Senior Level Talent Management Executives to determine the top priority investment areas for 2015. The titles of the respondents include Chief Talent Officer/EVP/ SVP/VP of...

Peter Drucker stressed application, rather than theory . . . again and again. Frequently he concluded his seminars with something like this: "Don’t tell me what a wonderful seminar I gave or...

The tragic death of Robin Williams on August 11th, among other things, highlights a truism of personal finances for HR professionals and every person hired: it doesn't matter how much you make in a...

It’s no secret that retailers face high turnover rates and the cost of replacing an employee is high – sometimes up to 10% of the employee’s salary. Research also shows that motiv...

Littler Mendelson, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released the results of its 2014 Executive Employer Survey. The third annual survey, compl...

Companies with employee recognition and reward programs tend to have higher retention rates, increased morale and productivity, and even better customer service. We know this because when companies...

Companies that are regularly ranked family-friendly workplaces offer some common benefits: health insurance, flex-time or part-time employment opportunities, paid maternity and paternity leave, and...

"How Old Would You Be If You Didn’t Know How Old You Are?" This quote by Satchel Paige got me thinking. As soon as we’re born, we begin our inevitable journey to the end. The question...

Jason Jones is the Director of Executive Development of AT&T University. This is a transcription of his in-depth podcast with Shawn Siegel of HumanResourcesIQ.com. Thanks for joining us today, J...