According to the 2012 ERC Non-Profit Benefits Survey, the non-profit sector in Northeast Ohio appears to be a bit ahead of the curve in terms structuring the paid time off offered to employees. The more flexible, all inclusive, “paid-time-off” or “PTO” banks are being used by 45% of the non-profit respondents, while other ERC surveys from earlier in 2012 have reported numbers closer to 30% or even lower. Although there is some variability in the samples from year to year, the Non-Profit Benefits survey shows a clear trend with the use of PTO banks hovering just under the 50% mark from 2009-2012.
Non-Profit Salary and Benefits Data Published
In collaboration with United Way of Greater Cleveland, ERC is pleased to announce the publication of the 2012 Non-Profit and Health & Human Services Compensation and Benefits survey results. By drawing upon both United Way’s strength as a preeminent organization in the non-profit community as well as ERC’s reputation as Northeast Ohio’s leading publisher of local workplace information and salary data, these surveys provide current and reliable compensation and benefits benchmarks to non-profits across the region.
A Step-by-Step Guide to On-Boarding New-Hires
Many organizations struggle to on-board and engage new employees effectively which poses challenges in setting them up for success in their new roles. As a result, we’ve compiled a step-by-step guide to help you successfully on-board and engage your new-hires.
Using ERC to Hire for a New Position
Hiring a new employee can be challenging and time-consuming. ERC members have access to resources at every step to make the process efficient and effective:
Findings from 9 Recent Court Cases to Help You Stay Compliant
Do you need to adjust performance expectations under FMLA? Can regular attendance be considered an essential function of a job? Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation? Is it okay to terminate an employee after they request FMLA? Several recent court cases provide answers to some of your most common questions about administering various employment laws.
Congress Passes Bill to Reauthorize E-Verify
On September 13, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bill S. 3245. If signed by President Obama, this bill would reauthorize the E-Verify program, the EB-5 Regional Center program, the Special Immigrant Non-Minister Religious Worker program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2015.
New FCRA Forms for 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued changes to the notices required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The changes simply direct consumers to the CFPB instead of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for more information and there aren’t any other changes to the content or spirit of the notices. Please note that you can begin using the new form at any time, and your current form is also acceptable until January 1, 2013. The forms MUST be updated by January 1, 2013.
3 Reasons You’re Losing Employees Because of Pay
In this article, we explore three current and critical compensation problems that cause employers to lose talented employees. These issues include low salary increases, lack of differentiation in pay by performance, and difficulties finding the actual “going rate” for jobs.
Book Review: The Three Signs of a Miserable Job
In “The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” author Patrick Lencioni writes a fable about a retired CEO who strives to understand what causes misery at work.
The 5 Most Common Pitfalls of Performance Reviews
Performance reviews are important tools that managers can use to boost employee performance and productivity to higher levels, but often fall prey to some common mistakes. As your organization prepares to review employee performance in the coming months, we recommend avoiding these 5 pitfalls.
HR Analysts Experience Job Growth Statewide
In an era where an uncertain economy demands that business expenses undergo intensive financial scrutiny and metrics such as “return on investment” or ROI calculations are a driving force behind business decisions large and small, benchmarking trends in human resources is part of the expected norm.
