This is an excerpt from our new ebook collaboration with BambooHR, “ Your Total Rewards Questions: Answered.” The ebook is based on a panel discussion in which industry thought leaders offered their insights and tips on the biggest, most frequent concerns around total rewards. Be Rigorous About Data, Details and Documentation. Grab the ebook today! MORE

Focus on Career Development Programs. A reason why employees feel disengaged at work is that there is no effort on developing the skills of workers. I once worked at an organization with a career development program that I found extremely impactful. MORE

And what if Alice is moving for a career development opportunity? Whatever you do, don't mix up "cost of living" with "cost of labor" when developing your policy, even though you may be tempted to. Feel like banging your head against the wall? MORE

Grab a glass of wine and review your plan documents -- Most of the time when I get handed plan documents, I'm warned against believing them as written. Your plan documents are the master description, and can be referred to for legal purposes. MORE

Conversely, in these sunny, relaxing and often watery settings, an eBook reader or other mobile device can be difficult to consume due to the glare… and if we’re not careful the relatively expensive device can get wet or ruined. MORE

Create PowerPoint templates that you'll use for email attachments of in-house documents, and cut and paste the visual elements you choose to identify the department into the emails you send. This is the third article in a series. " An appropriate application of ingenuity. MORE

Check out their new eBook, “ Seeking Agility in Performance Management ”, which reports on the survey results from over 200 HR leaders in this important area. It also includes the documentation aspect necessary to support job changes and promotions. MORE

Since many (if not all) compensation practices are not documented anywhere, recognize that you can't rely on the status quo. Sure you're barely out of the first quarter, but now's the time to develop a joint end-of-year calendar with your other Total Rewards' practitioners. MORE

If you find yourself in a lonely HR office of one or you are building a foundation for documented, disciplined practices, my recent recommendations can set you up quickly. Interview key line managers and read business planning documents that you borrow from executives. MORE

Most employees are thinking about one of three career-related decisions. Career Development. Also read: In the World of Career Development, One-Size-Fits-All Is Dead. Also read: How To Enable Continuous Learning And Development Using Technology. MORE