We interviewed strategic planning expert Jeanne Coughlin of The Coughlin Group to find out the most common organizational challenges and how to fix them.
5-Steps to Managing Change in an Organization
Organizational change often takes place for the overall betterment of the organization but that doesn’t mean it comes without challenges. Change can be perceived negatively so it is important to skillfully manage these transitions. Here are a few tips for change management:
Employers Predict RNC Will Bring Challenges
After a full year of preparation, anticipation, and speculation, the big day (well, week really) is almost here for Cleveland. On the morning of Monday, July 18 employers and employees across the region will embark on their first official workday during the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC).
6 FAQs About the Ohio Medical Marijuana Bill on Employers
House Bill 523 passed by Governor John Kasich on June 8, 2016 legalizes medical marijuana use in Ohio. Effective September 6, 2016, authorized licensed physicians are able to recommend the use of medical marijuana to someone with a qualifying medical condition which consists for chronic and severe illnesses. Under this bill, consumption is limited to oil, edibles, and patches.
Highly Compensated Employee Exemption: The Other FLSA Exemption
If you are like most employers in Northeast Ohio, as soon as the FLSA Final Rule was published back in May, your first step was to take a look at those employees on your payroll that make less than $47,476.
How the FLSA Rule Affects Time Tracking and Payroll
Brian Garrett, Compliance Research Analyst at Ultimate Software, notes that “the new FLSA ruling is prompting many organizations to change the way they do things, especially time tracking and payroll.”
Begin the Conversation Now: Developing an FLSA Communication Plan
The U.S. Department of Labor passed legislation regarding the FLSA Overtime Rule in 2016. This new ruling, which established a new salary threshold, effective December 1, 2016, prompts many organizations to reevaluate and update their policies and procedures in relation to employees who are currently classified as exempt.
Hiring Veterans: Challenges and Benefits for Employers and Job-Seekers
According to the Ohio Veterans Talent Index, Ohio meets or exceeds many of the national measurements when it comes to the overall jobs outlook for veterans in the state. However, with the sixth largest veteran population in the country, approximately 843,000 veterans as of 2013, helping 9% of Ohio’s 9.1 million working age residents find/hold jobs in the state is no small task.
Survey Says: Ohio Employers Gear Up For FLSA Overtime Rule Changes
Now that the final rule for the FLSA is out and with t-minus six months to come up with an implementation plan, the question on the minds of HR practitioners across the country over the past week has been, “Okay, now what?”
The Anatomy of a Compensation Survey (And Why It Matters)
Whether your organization is looking to market price a brand new position for a job posting, make an offer to a potential new employee, overhaul your entire salary range structure, check to see if your wages are keeping pace in your industry, or simply trying to stay true to your compensation philosophy, there is one tool that is indispensible—the compensation survey.
Microsoft Tip of the Month: Excel Flash Fill
In Microsoft Excel 2013, Flash Fill can enter data automatically into your worksheet, saving you time and effort. Just like the fill handle, Flash Fill can guess what type of information you’re entering into your worksheet. When a pattern is recognized in your data, Flash Fill enters the rest of your data in one fell swoop. This happens without the need for you to construct or copy any kind of formula.
