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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

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It’s one more way to signal that you’re an employer of choice. Job hunters typically compare fringe benefits their target companies offer – they’re an important factor in choosing an employer. At the same time, current employees may compare your offerings against a prospective new employer. What mistakes do employers make?

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The salary history ban: 5 steps to determine pay in the don’t-ask era

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Until recently, it was fairly standard practice to ask job candidates about salary history in interviews or on job applications. More and more states are adopting laws that prohibit asking job candidates about their salary history. Look for salary history clues in their résumé. Conduct market research to gauge salary history.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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But what does it take to become known as a veteran-friendly employer? Of course, military members are no different than any other employee in terms of what they want out of their job and from their employer. Read on for additional strategies for becoming a veteran-friendly employer. Recruiting and hiring veterans and reservists.

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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When an organization needs to reduce its payroll due to financial hardship, there are two options employers may consider: furlough vs. layoff. A layoff is a way for employers to part ways with employees for reasons that have nothing to do with the employee’s job performance. What is a layoff? What is a furlough?

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Pay transparency: What you should know

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This can include identifying salary ranges in job postings, providing the pay scale for an employee’s position upon request or implementing formal policies around internal pay transparency within the organization. The information to be shared also varies – from providing salary ranges to sharing detailed compensation data.

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Your HR budget: 6 line items to prioritize right now

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Higher salaries for existing employees According to a Willis Towers Watson (WTW) survey that garnered approximately 28,000 responses from companies in 135 countries, including 1,550 U.S. In a tight labor market, salary increases are simply a savvy move to remain competitive and combat turnover. 6 HR budget items to prioritize 1.

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Employment laws to watch in 2019

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Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. Today’s employment laws tend to be driven by perceptions of what’s fair to workers. Long ago, child labor was common and legal. Pay equity.