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Beyond the Holiday Party The gesture of a holiday party is usually the primary way employers show appreciation and thanks to employees around this time of year, but recent studies, including one conducted by ERC (09 Holidays & Festivities Survey) show that some employers are scaling back on the traditional holiday party or simply not having one at all. Needless to say, most are still trying to have some function for their employees. Great employers don’t lose sight of showing their thanks to employees during the holiday season, even in the smallest of ways. Whether a holiday party is feasible this year or not, it’s important to try to make a concerted effort to bring employees together, show them appreciation, and boost morale. continue reading... IRS Mileage Rate Lowered for 2010 The Internal Revenue Service has issued the standard-mileage-reimbursement rate for 2010. The standard-mile rate for business miles driven will be 50 cents per mile in 2010, down from 55 cents per mile in 2009 and from 58.5 cents in the second half of 2008. The mileage rates for 2010 reflects lower transportation costs compared to a year ago. The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. continue reading... H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Open to the Public There are several upcoming vaccination clinics scheduled for the general public, including:
ERC invites you to participate in our second annual 2010 Economy & HR Survey. The survey covers a variety of topics regarding how the current and projected state of the economy is affecting HR and workplace practices at local organizations, specifically in regards to compensation, rewards, changes to programs, staffing and hiring, reduction in workforce, and general business performance. The survey results will include benchmark information on the following most critical and pertinent HR issues in our local economy and how this year’s results compare to last year’s survey. To participate, please click here. You may participate through December 31, 2009. Department Sizes & Organizational Structure Survey How do your organization’s department sizes compare to those of other Northeast Ohio organizations that are of the same size and industry? Please click here to participate in our new bi-annual survey, the 2010 ERC Department Sizes & Organizational Structure Survey, open until January 15, 2010, which provides benchmark information on department size and issues pertaining to organizational structure – including managerial span of control and levels of reporting. Participating organizations receive the results for no cost when they are published in February. Holiday Parties and Festivities Survey Thank you to the organizations that participated in our recent survey on holiday parties and festivities. To download the results of this survey, please click here... For highlights of this survey click here... Manage Your Stress This Holiday Season - A Free Program! Year end and the holiday season can be packed with deadlines, obligations, and expectations that leave us feeling stressed and irritable. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn practical skills for stress management that you can apply both personally and professionally from instructor Susan Fee. Discover how to interrupt the stress cycle, understand the effects of chronic stress on brain functioning, determine healthy boundaries, and apply coping strategies. Click here for more details or to register... Measuring HR: Metrics for Successful Outcomes Where is HR impacting your company’s bottom line? Do your department’s results matter to your executive team? What is the cost of cutting HR initiatives? Join us January 28th for “Measuring HR: Metrics for Successful Outcomes,” a half day session where you’ll learn how to answer these questions, and much more. Click here for more details or to register... This Week is Employee Learning Week December 7-11 is ASTD's Employee Learning Week, which was created as an opportunity for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to employee learning and to emphasize the connection between a highly skilled workforce and organization results. If you are participating in Employee Learning Week, you may want to contact the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) and let them know the ways you are celebrating your successes at www.astdcleve.org and your organization can be recognized as a Champion of Learning Organization. For suggestions, best practices and tips on getting involved, visit employeelearningweek.org. Local Training for the CPA's in Your Organization ERC offers a full array of training for CPA’s and Finance professionals. Continuing Professional Education at a local provider allows CPAs to receive the training they need and stay up-to-date with current issues and standards. In addition, it gives them an opportunity to network and meet other local CPAs.CPE at ERC offers local, affordable training during these tough economic times. Click here to be the first to know when our 2010 schedule is released!
A Smart Approach to Staffing as the Economy Starts to Improve As the dark cloud of the economy starts to slowly move away, a glimmer of hope can be heard across companies nationwide. Although it may be too soon to celebrate, it’s not too late to start planning now on how you will fill the voids in your workforce as the economy starts to rev up again. Companies basically need to rethink the way work gets done; making hiring mistakes now can end up costing a significant amount of money in the long run. Utilizing a contingent or temporary workforce is a great way to add to staff while ensuring the flexibility needed to deliver quality products and services to retain customers and attract new ones. continue reading...Engaging Speakers for Your Holiday Events & Corporate Outings! Looking for a great speaker to help your employees stay the course and survive the holidays? Maybe you are thinking of a way to ‘give back’ to the employees who helped you make it through 2009? ERC has engaging, humorous and motivational speakers who can be at your upcoming Holiday Luncheon or End-of-the-Year Party. For more information, visit the ERC Speakers Bureau or contact Chris Kutsko at ckutsko@ercnet.org or 440/947-1286. Reduced Monday Rental Rates for ERC Workplace Center! Looking to schedule your quarterly meetings, staff luncheons, or strategic planning sessions in a comfortable and uninterrupted environment? Then check out the ERC Workplace Center for your next event! Our state-of-the-art facilities offer a cost effective solution and a great setting. In addition, your attendees will enjoy catering from Food for Thought and their ERC Health Approved menu! Click here for more information. Did you know ERC can provide you with a short keynote speech or strategic discussion facilitator to make the most of your time here at the ERC Workplace Center? Ask us how! ERC Sales Training Expert Marvin Montgomery will be speaking at Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of Ohio on December 21st at 9:30am For recent Quick Hits Issues, click below...
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