Liz Maier-Liu, Author at ERC

Just Promoted to Supervisor? Why to Consider New Manager Training

April 5, 2024January 19, 2012 Liz Maier-Liu

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Every organization faces the challenge of new manager training: transitioning an employee from team player to team leader. This transition from employee to supervisor is one of the hardest an employee must make in their career. After the promotion occurs, what should you do to make sure the transition goes smoothly and that your new supervisor is successful in their new role?

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The Ultimate Guide to Training Your Supervisors and Managers

Learn how training your supervisors and managers will help them overcome challenges, motivate those around them, and be more effective in their roles.

2012 Compensation Surveys – Open for Participation

January 11, 2012 Liz Maier-Liu

Our 2012 Executive, Salary, & Wage Surveys are open for participation. These surveys collect compensation data on over 400 executive, director-level, administrative, professional, managerial, and hourly positions.

Survey Shows Trends in FMLA Usage

May 30, 2024January 11, 2012 Liz Maier-Liu

The ERC/CareWorks FMLA Practices Survey shows trends in FMLA usage. The majority of employers (71%) cite that between 1 and 10% of employees took FMLA in the last 12 months. Ninety percent of organizations reported that 20% or fewer employees took FMLA in the last 12 months.

10 Common Hiring Mistakes

January 11, 2012 Liz Maier-Liu

Hiring mistakes can drain your organization’s resources, lead to poor hiring decisions, and distract managers from running business operations. Here are 10 mistakes your organization should be sure not to make so that it hires well.

2012 Compliance Guide

January 4, 2012 Liz Maier-Liu

We’ve developed an easy guide summarizing what your organization needs to know to stay compliant in 2012. The guide includes a summary of several regulations that take effect as well as important legal issues on the horizon.

Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended

December 21, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

In 2011, Obama signed The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, which temporarily extended the payroll tax cut of 2% and the Social Security tax withholding rate reduction from 6.2% to 4.2% through February 29, 2012.

Wrapping Up 2011: A Year-End Checklist for HR

April 21, 2024December 14, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

We’ve compiled a checklist of common year-end HR tasks spanning compliance, benefits, payroll, salary administration, and general HR planning to prepare for 2012.

1 in 2 Employers Will Give Employees Holiday Gifts This Year

December 6, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

According to the 2011 ERC Holiday Practices Survey, half of Northeast Ohio employers say that they plan on giving employees holiday gifts in 2011. Of the organizations that intend to provide gifts, the majority are budgeting the same amount as 2010, while only a few employers are spending more or less on holiday gifts.

How to Create a Positive, Engaging Performance Review Experience

April 21, 2024December 6, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

It’s the end of the year and for most employers, time for performance review conversations.

Competition for Top Talent Rises; Proactive Approach is Recommended

November 30, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

While unemployment across the country might be high, employers around Northeast Ohio might be surprised to learn that isn’t necessarily the case locally.

Ways to Thank Employees This Holiday

April 21, 2024November 30, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

For many employers, 2011 culminated in greater success than the preceding years and the holidays are an ideal time to show appreciation to your employees for that success.

100+ Workplace Ideas: Celebrations, Parties, & Gatherings

August 11, 2023November 30, 2011 Liz Maier-Liu

There are many ways to celebrate and gather in the workplace, not limited to just the holidays. Many workplaces come together to celebrate retirements, birthdays, anniversaries or tenure, office changes, employee or organizational accomplishments, among others.