By Lynne Curry Question: My employer fired me this morning for an “offense” so minor it’s laughable—especially since dozens of other employees do the same thing. Here’s what happened. My employer issues meal vouchers employees can use if they have pizza or sandwiches delivered to them at their desks when they’re working through lunch or into the evening. Since I … [Read more...] about HR Update: Employers Deploy the Perk Police
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Why you might want to give your employees the summer benefits they want
What do your employees want this summer? In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, employees said the best summer perks their companies could provide to them are flexible schedules (52 percent) and early departure on Fridays (27 percent). But which perks are employers actually offering? Fifty-four percent of senior managers said flexible schedules, and only about one … [Read more...] about Why you might want to give your employees the summer benefits they want
Half of today’s U.S. legal professionals have flexible work arrangements
Special Counsel, a provider of legal consulting, attorney recruiting, legal talent, legal technology and eDiscovery solutions, recently released its 2019 Salary Guide, which includes comprehensive national salary and benefits data and total compensation figures for in-demand legal positions at law firms and companies ranging in size. According to this year's guide, with the … [Read more...] about Half of today’s U.S. legal professionals have flexible work arrangements
Professionals unwinding as summer sets in
As the warmer days roll through the workplace, business professionals are catching summertime fever. For many white-collar workers, this time of year brings lighter workloads, less-restrictive schedules, and a more relaxed office environment. Almost half of all business professionals (48%) said they were happier during the summer months than any other time of year, according to … [Read more...] about Professionals unwinding as summer sets in