Hiring For "Fit"
Particularly in this climate, hiring the right fit is critical to an organization's survival. One bad hiring decision results in enormous costs to the organization which extends beyond the initial salary and benefits investment. Studies show the true cost of a bad hire is anywhere from one to five times the employee's first year salary. The true cost of a bad hire includes recruiting costs, training, salary, benefits, reduced team productivity, missed opportunities, and the negative impact on top performers. Dealing with underperforming employees is a psychological drain for the manager, and a frustration for top performers. Organizations that are slow to address a bad hires experience negative impact on employee productivity and increased risk of turnover of their high performers.
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Employee Onboarding for Impact!
The area's top employers recognize the trends associated with new hire orientation and employee retention and are adopting robust assimilation programs. These programs are targeted toward: ...see more
COBRA Subsidy Extension Notices The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as amended by the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 2010 (2010 DOD Act), mandates that plans notify certain current and former participants and beneficiaries about the premium reduction. The Department created model notices to help plans and individuals comply with these requirements. Each model notice is designed for a particular group of qualified beneficiaries and contains information to help satisfy ARRA's notice provisions, including those added by the 2010 DOD Act. There are three model COBRA notices reflecting extension of the COBRA premium subsidy program available on the Department of Labor (DOL) website. Along with revised general and alternative election notices, the DOL has posted a new premium assistance extension notice. Other updated materials include a fact sheet and Frequently Asked Questions about the subsidy extension. Deadlines are fast approaching for employers to send notices about the COBRA subsidy program's extension. |
The Washington, DC labor market is changing: according to 
Finding the right fit goes beyond identifying a strong skills match — ensure you have a cultural match as well. For example, if you have a creative laid-back culture without a lot of structure, potential employees should be motivated self-starters who can operate well without a great deal of structure. Applicants accustomed to detailed processes and ample resources in a large company environment may struggle in an emerging organization that has yet to implement standard practices. In a start-up organization, it is important to find people that are flexible, thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy wearing multiple hats. When making your next hire, we suggest you:
Employees remember their first day of work at a new job. They remember if their new manager and team were eagerly awaiting their arrival with warm smiles. They remember if their workspace was ready with an internet connection and ready phone line, and even more so a welcome package on their desk; not just with typical HR paperwork, but maybe a company logo t-shirt, set of pens or coffee mug. The first day sets the tone for the new job. And the level of effort put forth by the employer to welcome their newest hires over the months to follow could possibly determine the length of their stay and their level of productivity.| Issue 26 | February 2010 |
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Nominations for the 2010 Apollo Awards™ are open through February 19th! The Apollo Awards recognize organizations that promote employee development. Finalists will be announced in April and finalists and winners will be recognized at the awards breakfast ceremony on June 3rd. To learn more about the upcoming Apollo Awards and what past winners and judges have to say, view our video at www.HeliosHR.com. February 17 - What is in your Government Contractors' Tool Kit? An insightful workshop for CEOs, COOs, CFOs, VPs and Directors of Human Resources working with federal government contracts. Information and registration can be found by clicking Tool Kit Seminar March 3 - Worker Classification: The Elephant in the Room! Worker classification is one of those tricky compliance issues that everybody knows about, but nobody wants to talk about. Be informed and join Aronson & Company and Helios HR for a unique seminar that addresses how your company can prepare for audits and reduce liability. Visit Worker Classification Seminar to learn more! March 16-17 - Attend ACG's 16th Annual Strategic Growth Conference and Capital Forum, at the McLean Hilton Tysons Corner. March 18 Save the Date! Helios HR and Rose Financial Services will examine accounting and human resources issues from a compliance perspective. Check www.HeliosHR.com for further details.
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