As the ACA moves into full implementation there are several items that can surprise employers. Here is a brief article about three situations employers need to review lest they run afoul of the new law.
Category: News
Ebola and Employers
The latest media panic over the very serious matter of Ebola Virus Disease has implications for employers. Ebola is not to be taken lightly, but neither should we join those in the media metaphorically running around theirs desks, flailing their arms, and shrieking in hysteria. Here are two articles examining risks and precautions from a… Read more »
BOLT Website Gets National Recognition!
You might have noticed the banner at the bottom of our web pages proclaiming us a winner of the 2014 ASA VOICE Award. So what is it and what does it mean? VOICE stands for “voice, originality, innovation, creativity and effectiveness.” A panel of experts convened by the American Staffing Association (ASA) to evaluate entries… Read more »
EEOC Takes Aim at Personality Tests
At least since the mid 1970s personality tests have been powerful enough to reveal things like the deepest personal needs of subjects undergoing testing. Once computer testing became available, sophisticated cross checks included in the questionnaire coupled with measurements of the time it takes the subject to answer, enabled testers to see indications of deception… Read more »
It was only a matter of time…
Any politician worth his beans knows how to jump in front of a parade. With domestic violence headlines spilling out from the sports pages, legislatures across the county are bound to be following Massachusetts lead in enacting domestic violence leave mandates for employers. Obviously this isn’t to downplay the seriousness of the crime, but the… Read more »
Doing the City’s Business in a Democracy
Unexpected and unbudgeted projects are the bane of any well managed city. However, the demands of a vibrant democracy require nimble management to successfully execute the demands on policymakers. An excellent illustration is the current trend in progressive localities to regulate minimum wages. The City of Richmond (population 104,000) is poised to mandate the highest… Read more »
Attire: Business Casual vs. Professional
In the dark ages of the past business attire was a simple matter. Suits for men and women were assumed and there was no room for either deviation or confusion. Gradually the suit gave way to a sport jacket, then to just a tie, and finally to something called “business casual.” The change in dress… Read more »
2022: When 2 + 2 Will Equal 5?
In George Orwell’s dystopian 1984, the Party exerted so much control over people that they would readily agree that 2+2=5 if the Party demanded it. This was achieved by absolute control over individuals which in turn was achieved by absolute knowledge of each person by the Party. Pricewaterhouse Coopers interviewed 500 HR experts and 10,000… Read more »
The Half Full Side of Health Care, aka ACA
While tempers rise to the topic of health care and its associated costs, a refreshingly thoughtful piece about the upside of what the law offers employers appeared on Forbes.com recently. Jennifer Benz gives employers sound advice on how to use the law to enhance employees’ understanding and appreciation for the costs and benefits employers provide… Read more »
Flowing Downhill
It’s almost a cliche that organizations reflect the values and attitudes of their leaders. Conversely, leadership also embodies the values and attitudes of the organization. One of the obvious, if not always conscious, reasons for selecting managers is the degree to which they’ve internalized the values of the organization. A recent study looked at humility… Read more »