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Elizabeth Rice, SPHR - ArticlesElizabeth Rice, SPHR, is the President of Innovative Employee Solutions, a San Diego-based company specializing in payroll and HR administrative services for the contingent workforce. Ms. Rice has more than 20 years of experience in HR and executive management Remote Control: 7 Tips For Successfully Managing "Stay-At-Home Staff"The ability to offer flexible schedules and web/telecommuting options is becoming an increasingly important benefit option for American workers, and employers are taking notice. When corporate budgets are tight, offering these alternative work arrangements is one way to attract and retain talented employees and build a reputation as a great... Taking Advantage of a Down Economy With Investment HiringWith each day's headlines announcing new corporate layoffs, rising unemployment rates, and an increasingly volatile stock market, it may seem counterintuitive for businesses to place much, if any, importance on hiring new employees. However, for companies with the foresight and optimism to think beyond the recession, there are a number... Changing Employment Laws in 2009: What You Need to KnowFor many, the dawn of 2009 holds a great deal of uncertainty, while for others it represents a chance at a fresh start and the potential for improvement - whether personal, professional, financial, or some combination of the three. For the human resources industry, 2009 will undoubtedly be a year... Contingent Workforce Management: Best PracticesOver the past few years the number of people joining the ranks of the contingent workforce - contractors, temporary personnel, short-term engagement professionals and project-based workers, has increased dramatically. In fact, the Advisory Council of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that contingent workers make up over 30% of... Creating a Corporate Wellness ProgramOver the past several years, corporate wellness programs have gained popularity across organizations both large and small. With the New Year approaching, employees are making resolutions to shed excess pounds, making it the ideal time for companies to begin implementing these types of programs. Furthermore, the workplace is an ideal... Classifying Your Employees: Distinguishing Between 1099 and W2 WorkersWith contract employment on the rise, an increasing number of businesses are hiring specialized workers on a contingent basis in order to help with completion of a project, or to fill in for an absent employee. These contract assignments can last anywhere from weeks to years at a time. By... Surprising Salary Trends For 2009In the midst of a slumping national economy, ever-increasing gas prices, and a looming election, "uncertain" is perhaps an understatement for the way many companies feel about creating their budgets for the year ahead. Just as unsure are their employees, many of whom are preparing for year-end reviews and wondering... 7 Steps to Successful Workplace InvestigationsEveryone complains about work. They complain to their wives, husbands, and friends. With every passing day, however, more and more of these complaints are making their way from the bedroom to the boardroom. In fact, the number of official work-related complaints and allegations are on the rise.
"There has been an... The New Landscape of Paid Sick TimeThis election year, the issue of paid sick leave is one of growing concern for employers, labor organizations, and legislators across the country. Since the beginning of the year, 12 states and the District of Columbia have seen the introduction of new legislation requiring employers to offer their employees paid...
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