While many companies don’t approach a workforce reduction lightly, often employers don’t take the correct measures to insure they are handling the process legally and effectively. Having the right plan in place insures employees who remain are productive and allows you to avoid problematic situations such as claims of alleged discrimination, claims of breach of contract, violation of wage statues and federal layoff rules. Following the right guidelines will enable you to make informed decisions about how to structure the layoff and minimize the risk of a lawsuit.
Archive for January, 2010
Thinking About a Reduction in Workforce (RIF)?
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Hybrid Careers: Gaining Momentum in the Workplace
Friday, January 22nd, 2010As I sit reflecting on the year gone by, I find myself longing for refreshing news to ponder as we embark on 2010; something novel to contemplate, a fresh outlook to consider, a new topic to follow. Sifting through the latest business and economic news stories there are glimmers of relief with regard to economic indices and unemployment projections. While I’m inspired by the uptick, these are essentially the same stories we have been reading about for the past couple of months. Then I came across a little series of articles written about hybrid careers. While this topic may not spark the fires in the imagination of the average person, it did capture my attention as a recruiter and HR professional.
Will Teleworking Work for your Business?
Friday, January 15th, 2010Telework, once seen as a privilege given only to the highest performing employees at the discretion of management, is now widely utilized as a powerful tool to cut costs, increase productivity and retain high caliber talent. For example, an organization can significantly reduce its energy consumption and facility space requirements while providing employees with an incentive to produce greater results. The key to success lies in program design. Little planned, ad hoc telework arrangements generally prove problematic and increase risk to the organization when inequitably distributed amongst employees. Telework arrangements should always be in the best interest of the company before being deployed.