Human Resources
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Revisiting peanut butter in the workplace
Nov 13, 2016 6:13 am - This week, we revisit the enthusiastically debated October column about food allergies in the workplace. To recap: After a peanut-allergic letter writer (LW) asked a col...
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Soon: Exchange your extra vacation days for other perks
Nov 06, 2016 7:14 am - It's November, and you've been so overwhelmed at work you still have five vacation days you haven't used this year. You can: (a) try to squeeze it in amid all your crazy...
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The new corporate perk: 'life planning accounts'
Nov 06, 2016 7:12 am - Like many things in America these days, the story of employee benefits has become a story of the haves and have nots. On the one side are workers - particularly young on...
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Paylocity fiscal 1Q revenues up 44 percentNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Paylocity Holding Corp. reported a 44 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, supported primarily through its repeat c...
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Benefitexpress names three executives, unveils new websiteNov 04, 2016 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Employee benefits and health exchange services company benefitexpress has made a number of changes as a result of its recent acquisition of benefitsCONNECT,...
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Want to get ahead as a woman? Look to the federal government, not corporate America
Oct 30, 2016 7:18 am - For every chair occupied by a woman in the corporate C-suite, six are filled by a man. In the federal government, it's 1 out of every 3. Women are gradually advancing to...
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Watercooler: Nudge boss's expectations back to reality
Oct 30, 2016 7:16 am - Q: I work for a solo attorney who frequently suggests I'm not providing enough value. For example, when I work steadily without taking any kind of break, he will say, "I...
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Female numbers in computing workforce are in danger
Oct 29, 2016 7:13 am - The 12,000 women technology workers cheering recently at Houston's Toyota Center arena are a far cry from the 500 who showed up for the first Grace Hopper Celebration of...
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New overtime rule probably applies to your small business
Oct 23, 2016 7:17 am - Q: Regarding the new overtime pay rule that goes into effect on Dec. 1: Does this rule apply to businesses with fewer than 75 employees? A: This question appeared in my ...
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The 50 college majors with the highest earnings
Oct 23, 2016 7:14 am - Engineering and technology are among the most challenging fields of study in college, but all of that hard work apparently is paying off, as many of the top-earning entr...