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Staffing Tips in the New Economy According to ERC’s most recent 2010 Economy & HR survey, the staffing landscape is expected to change this year, particularly in a positive light. Employers appear more inclined to hire or maintain their staffing levels in 2010. A new study conducted by staffing.org suggests that new trends have emerged in terms of what are the most important staffing objectives this year. According to the poll, candidate quality has emerged as the most important priority for 2010. But what does quality of hire mean? How do organizations select for quality of hire and measure quality? continue reading... New COBRA Subsidy Notices and Guidance Ready for Employers The Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service have updated model notices and information to help employers comply with an extension to the COBRA subsidy program. Created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the COBRA subsidy program was originally scheduled to expire at the end of 2009, and eligible individuals only qualified for the subsidy for 9 months. However, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (DDAA), extended the eligibility period and the maximum duration of COBRA premium assistance. continue reading... Most Employers Plan to Maintain or Increase Staffing Levels According to the 2010 ERC Economy & HR Survey, a study conducted on 101 Northeast Ohio organizations by ERC, most employers (84%) plan to either maintain or increase staffing levels in 2010. Few responding organizations have plans to freeze existing staffing levels (7%) or reduce them (9%) this year. continue reading... Support for Your 2010 HR Projects “Thanks for all your help. This was a much more positive experience than the last few times I have tried this!” - “Thank you for listening, for your guidance, and for your interest in serving our needs.” -“Thanks for being a great partner in this process!” These are a few thank you’s received from ERC HR Consulting clients during just this past week. We’d love the opportunity to earn your appreciation, too, by supporting the HR projects on your to-do list this year. Our team of consultants, comprised of staff and contract professionals, has expertise in the following areas:
Call or email us at 440/947-1283 or consulting@ercnet.org to discuss your particular project needs. 2010 ERC Economy & HR Survey Results Published Thank you to the organizations that participated in our 2010 Economy & HR Survey! The results of the survey highlight how Northeast Ohio organizations have responded to the economic challenges of the past year and their expectations for staffing, compensation, rewards, and other HR programs in 2010. In the report, comparison data from last year’s survey (2009 Economy & HR Survey) is provided as well as industry breakouts for this year’s results. Download the full report here | Download a quick summary of the report here 2010 ERC Salary & Wage Surveys The 2010 ERC Salary Survey collects annual salary data from only Northeast Ohio employers on 251 positions spanning jobs relevant to all industries and types of organizations including accounting, finance, administration, customer service, sales, engineering, human resources, IT, maintenance, marketing, production, purchasing/distribution, safety, science, and research and development. The 2010 ERC Wage Survey collects annual wage data from only Northeast Ohio employers on 99 positions spanning jobs including maintenance, production, warehouse, distribution, and transportation. Many new manufacturing and distribution positions were added to this survey this year. To participate in these surveys, please visit www.ercnet.org/surveycenter and register as a new user (even if you have participated in previous years). Participating ERC members will receive the results of the surveys for no cost in May. Participating non-members will be able to receive the results of the surveys at a significant discount. Please contact ktalarico@ercnet.org with any questions pertaining to the surveys. National Executive Compensation Survey The 2010 National Executive Compensation Survey, open until February 19th, gathers compensation, bonus/incentive, benefits, and perquisite information for 47 executive and director level positions across general, finance, human resources, engineering and manufacturing, sales and marketing, international, and non-profit functions. To participate, please click here and contact ERC for a unique username and password to complete the survey. Remember, participants receive the results for no cost when they are published in June. ERC is conducting a very short survey on payroll practices among local organizations, specifically, issues related to payroll administration, pay practices (particularly frequency of pay), and direct deposit. Please click here to participate in the survey by this Friday, January 29th.
Healthcare Reform, Union Organizing - Feb. 5th at ERC Recent political events might suggest Healthcare Reform, the Employee Free Choice Act and Cap & Trade legislation efforts in Washington D.C. are over. Although providing a temporary breather, rest assured these agenda items will resurface in the coming months. What can your business do NOW to prepare? Join ERC, Frantz Ward LLP and Oswald Companies for Policy Straight Talk on February 5th, a brief program discussing practical steps employers can take now to position themselves for what lies ahead. Click here for more information or to register... Give Your Employees the Skills They Need to Succeed Give your employees the help they need to adapt to the workplace more effectively. In Workplace Skills for New Professionals on February 26, attendees will learn professional etiquette basics as well as the difference between appropriate and inappropriate business behavior, tactics for dealing with office politics and difficult personalities, how to interpret benefit and financial packages, ways to communicate professionally, and how to manage time and multiple priorities. Click here for more information or to register...
Leap & Learn Can you imagine only having a birthday once every four years? Well, if you were born on Feb. 29 during a leap year, you know that birthdays are really special. I knew a guy who had a leap year birthday and celebrated only 22 actual birthdays. He figured that if he only counted the Feb. 29 birthdays he might fool Mother Nature and outlive us all. Unfortunately his plan did not work, as he died several months ago and will miss his 90th birthday next month. continue reading... ERC is Proud to Support the 2010 Athena Awards ERC is proud to support Inside Business' prestigious ATHENA Award in Northeast Ohio. Named in recognition of the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage, this award is presented to someone who has attained and embodies the highest level of professional excellence in her/his business or profession, has devoted time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists women in realizing their leadership potential. For more information about the ATHENA Award program, visit www.ibmag.com, call 216-377-3667 or e-mail jroberts@ibmag.com. ERC Offers Complimentary Insurance Audit The ERC Insurance Audit is a complimentary service provided to ERC Members with at least twenty five (25) employees. This service reviews your organization’s plans for compliance and identifies opportunities for possible cost savings. The Audit is conducted by licensed (through the Ohio Department of Insurance) professionals. The findings and recommendations are provided to your organization in writing and cover Employee Benefits, Retirement Plans, Property/Casualty and Corporate Life Insurance. For more information on the ERC Insurance Audit, please contact Tricia Smith at 440-947-1294 or tsmith@ercnet.org. more information... Register for NOHRC before February 12 for Discounted Registration Release Your Brilliance – Join area HR professionals for the 44th Annual Northern Ohio Human Resource Conference on March 12, 2010 at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland, OH. The Northern Ohio Human Resource Conference (NOHRC) is held annually and is sponsored by Cleveland SHRM. Take advantage now before the February 12 discounted registration rate expires by clicking HERE. For the conference schedule, links to information about our speakers and to register – visit our website – www.nohrc.org. Respect: Pass It On - Nordstrom Teen Fashion Show It’s a Teen Fashion Show at Nordstrom! The show is presented by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Nordstrom to bring attention to the important issue of Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Week. The show is at Nordstrom’s in Beachwood Place Mall and is only $10 for general seating and $30 for VIP seating which includes dinner at Nordstrom Café! Visit domesticviolencecenter.org for tickets or for more info. or contact Lizzie at 216/688-7229 or eackerman@dvccleveland.org. Advance ticket sales encouraged, limited tickets available. For recent Quick Hits Issues, click below...
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