Innovative Workplace Rewards

Innovative Workplace Rewards

Innovative Workplace Rewards To differentiate themselves in the broader labor market, location or industry, organizations go “beyond the paycheck” to implement programs that employees may not have requested but know that based on organization values, demographics and...
What is the Next Normal?

What is the Next Normal?

by Tom Wilson and Larry Reissman There are those who believe that once the Covid-19 virus is contained, life will return to normal. But, after September 11, 2001, life did not return to what then was considered normal. What will life be like after this pandemic? This...

Top 10 Mistakes Made with Incentive Plans – by Susan Malanowski

Too many measures “Less is more” when determining the criteria or metrics to use in the plan. Plans with 3 to 5 measures can provide balance and focus. Too many measures dilute a participant’s attention and motivation. Metrics with a weight less than 10% of the total...

New FLSA Regulations Impact Variable Pay Design

Variable pay programs are becoming more common for non-exempt employees. The new FLSA regulations have clarified the impact on overtime pay and the standard threshold salary level for FLSA exemption. For non-exempt employees, any non-discretionary bonus needs to be...

Administrative Professionals – What is the Market Rate?

There are a variety of administrative jobs that provide support to individuals, departments and businesses. Every April for 61 years, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has been asking businesses around the world to show gratitude for the...