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The Latest News from SHRM H-1B Applications for Next Fiscal Year Reach Limit
The number of applications filed for H-1B visas for fiscal 2006 has already reached the legal limit, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Aug. 12. This is the first time the cap has been reached before the start of the new fiscal year, which for the federal government begins Oct. 1.
Bankruptcy Law Could Help HR
A sweeping new bankruptcy law that goes into effect Oct. 17 is causing a rush of filings. But legal experts say that for HR professionals and payroll administrators, the law ultimately might mean less paperwork and reduced potential for angry employees. The reason: It will require fewer surprise wage garnishments and instead more streamlined court orders that employees agreed on in advance when they filed for personal bankruptcy.
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Congress May Regulate Executive Retirement Packages
The House and Senate versions of pension reform legislation include provisions that would prohibit companies with significantly underfunded pension plans from providing full retirement benefits to top executives. According to supporters, the measures seek to eliminate a double standard and hold executives accountable for the performance of their company's pension plans for rank-and-file employees.
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Study Documents Pain's Impact on Workplace
Pain takes its toll on the workplace as well as the body, affecting nearly one in three employees and costing one organization three and two-thirds lost workdays per employee per month, according to a newly released study.
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| | | COURT REPORT | | HR SOLUTIONS | | |  1st Circuit: Injured Worker's Layoff Not Unlawful
An employer that accommodated an employee's disability and later laid him off as part of a reduction-in-force was not liable for disability discrimination, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held. In its decision, the court cited the defendant's "exemplary record" of accommodating disabled employees. Court Report home page
| |  Required, Voluntary Approaches Help Build Diverse Workforce
Q: What is the difference between equal employment opportunity, affirmative action plans and diversity?
A: EEO rights are guaranteed by federal and state fair employment laws and are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts. Affirmative action plans define an employer's standard for proactively recruiting, hiring and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans. Diversity initiatives are goals devised to measure acceptance of minorities by embracing cultural differences within the workplace. Read full answer HR Solutions home page | |
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Value Shift
In Value Shift, Harvard Business School Professor Lynn Sharp Paine reveals that corporate social responsibility makes for more than good public relations; it is a powerful tool for achieving superior performance and generating greater profits. Value Shift takes a realistic look at the increasing importance of corporate values in maintaining the long-term profitability of companies. Order/read more about this book | | HR MAGAZINE
Legal Trends: Ignore E-mail Now, Pay Later
The prevalence of e-mail, its casual nature and its durability have contributed to making e-mail and electronic discovery one of the hottest issues in litigation. This month's Legal Trends column describes the growing prominence of e-mail evidence in litigation and the emerging role HR is playing in managing it. Legal Trends home page Subscribe to HR Magazine
FROM THE FORUMS
HR Technology: More Daylight Savings Means High-Tech Headaches Consultants: Make Board Service a Win-Win Employment Management: U.S. Businesses Pledge To Double Number of Math, Science Grads by 2015 Comp & Benefits: The Future for Compensation and Benefits Professionals
SHRM RESPONDS
The August 2005 issue of Fast Company magazine featured a cover story questioning the value of HR in companies. SHRM CEO and President Susan Meisinger sent a response to the article, outlining the valuable role HR plays in today's business environment. Read Susan Meisinger's letter to Fast Company (PDF format)
RESEARCH
SHRM Survey Downplays Impact of FLSA Reform
An SHRM survey, issued a year after the U.S. Department of Labor first implemented revised rules for overtime pay eligibility, finds that the rules have not stripped many workers of their right to overtime. Only a fraction of 1 percent of employees represented by the HR professionals surveyed for the report had their status changed from nonexempt to exempt under the rules. Read this report News Summary: Survey Confirms Overtime Rules Haven't Hurt Employee Pay
HR Metrics Made Easy
A collection of sample spreadsheet templates provides easy-to-use tools for calculating employment metrics, such as the cost of turnover and absenteeism. Other sample templates include those for general HR needs, such as an HR Department Budget spreadsheet, and for general business reports, such as business expense reimbursement. Formulas are included, as well as helpful tips for working with spreadsheets. Spreadsheet Samples home page
Human Capital Measure of the Month
Learn about cost-per-hire and the benefits of calculating costs by specific positions or levels. View this article
BEST PLACES TO WORK
Deadline for 2006 Nominations Nears
Don't miss the Aug. 26, 2005, nomination deadline for the 2006 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America selection process. Make sure to complete the online registration form to be considered (the list is for companies with between 50 and 999 employees). Learn more and download nomination form
SHRM WEBCAST
Communicating Your Total Rewards Package
August 26, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Gary Kushner
Sponsored by: Yahoo! HotJobs
It doesn't matter how great your total rewards system is if no one understands it. Gary Kushner, SPHR, CBP, will demystify the vital process of effectively communicating your total rewards system to all those affected. The presentation will discuss the process of determining your communications goals, developing communication strategies and timelines and implementing your strategies. Register for this webcast
SHRM INFORMATION CENTER
Effectively Utilizing Recruitment Outsourcing
What are the key lessons learned for those planning to utilize or expand their use of recruitment outsourcing? Recent research provides valuable insights for both new and current users based upon the experience of early recruitment outsourcing users. Read this article
Workforce Planning
Why do many HR professionals feel as if they are always operating in a reactive mode? The reason is often that true "workforce planning" is not being accomplished inside the organization. Read this article
Happy 401(k) Day
401(k) Day is an annual opportunity for 401(k) plan sponsors to celebrate and highlight the importance of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Since retirement comes after work, 401(k) day falls on Sept. 6 -- the first Tuesday after Labor Day. You'll find a link under September to event materials and more information about this day and other year round events on the calendar in SHRM's Touching Lives calendar.
SHRM CONFERENCES
Strategic HR Conference Set for New York
SHRM presents the Strategic HR Conference, October 26-28, 2005 in New York, NY. Join us for this prestigious event that focuses exlusively on strategic HR. Register today! Visit the Conference home page
EXPRESS REQUESTS
Open Enrollment
Many employers are preparing for their annual benefits enrollment period. Open enrollment is the primary opportunity that your employees and plan participants, including retirees, COBRA participants and employees on FMLA, can review and make changes to their benefit plans and coverage levels. Open enrollment is also an opportunity for employers to communicate enhancements or changes to and the value of the employee benefits package. SHRM has compiled a collection of articles and sample communications on open enrollment. Read more
Revoking a Job Offer
Employers occasionally find themselves regretting their decision to offer a position to a candidate. Employer must be careful when considering revoking an offer of employment. For additional resources on this topic, visit the Express Request area on SHRM Online and use key term REVOKE to complete the form.
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