Remove 2015 Remove Bonuses and Incentives Remove Compensation Remove Training
article thumbnail

Cafe Classic: Disengaging from Compensation Schemes

Compensation Cafe

No reinforcement program or incentive plan works forever; but they seem to last forever, lingering on long past the day when their effectiveness expired. Every experienced compensation professional knows it is extremely difficult to disengage from any system seen as a significant part of the total reward “contract” with employees.

article thumbnail

OSHA Clarifies Guidance on Post-Incident Drug Testing and Workplace Safety Incentive Programs

General Information Services

Post-incident drug testing policies and safety incentive programs would only violate 29 C.F.R. Drug testing under a state workers’ compensation law. Incentive programs may be used to promote workplace safety and health. OSHA’s new interpretation permits and encourages safety incentive programs for employees.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Cafe Classic: Why Are Mentors Worthless?

Compensation Cafe

Not one of the 25 human resource or compensation professionals I randomly polled (most had called me on other matters) admitted to supplying any special reward for employees who train others in addition to other duties. The manner in which you deliver compensation frequently delivers a stronger impact than the amount dispensed.

article thumbnail

Cafe Classic: Pay Oppression and Other Toxic Reward Practices

Compensation Cafe

Raising grade ranges despite flat market movement and granting cash payments in lieu of base increases are always popular topics in compensation forums. There are many mistakes about compensation that are easy to make. Similar “crimes” against equitable justice might be found in many compensation systems.

article thumbnail

3 Best Practices for Recruiting Millennials

Precheck

In healthcare, if a clinician feels stressed and overwhelmed by the expectations set by their peers for clinical expertise, documentation and decision-making, it may push them to leave and accept a position from another employer that offers training and mentorship opportunities, Beckerman says. Train mentors. Identify stakeholders.

article thumbnail

PayScale Tools for Today's Comp Pro! Compensation Glossary: Part 1 of 4

Compensation Today

Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional Even the most seasoned HR professional might take a big gulp if approached by their CEO to take charge of anything comp. That’s because, despite being part of the HR department, compensation is like the cool kid at a party. You know, the one you’re afraid to talk to.

article thumbnail

Cafe Classic: Why Are Mentors Worthless?

Compensation Cafe

In a survey conducted from June 7 through June 17, 2010, absolutely none of the 25 human resource or compensation professionals randomly polled (most had called me on other matters) admitted to supplying any special reward for employees who train others in addition to other duties.