3 cases seek clarity on Calif.'s "ABC test" Three separate cases are asking the California Supreme Court to clarify conflicting decisions regarding the scope of the three-part test used to classify independent contractors and employees. "Some courts have made clear the ABC test is only for independent contractor analysis but other courts have what appears to be a different view," said Michael Lotito of Littler Mendelson. Bloomberg Law (free content) (12/9)
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Recruiting & Retention
How this running store helps employees be their best A leader's most important job is creating a place people want to work because it empowers them to excel, says Josh Levinson, who founded Charm City Run stores with his wife, Kara. "We hire the right people, teach them enough to only get in a little bit of trouble and set them loose," Levinson said. The Baltimore Sun (tiered subscription model) (12/5)
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Onboarding is key to retaining new hires, writes Phil Bagdasarian, co-founder of Packwire. He offers six ways to welcome new employees to the company, such as sending a personal, handwritten note of greeting or holding an event -- happy hour or breakfast -- where the newcomer can meet team members. Training magazine (12/5)
Benefits & Compensation
Have your clients optimized their workplace benefit options? The end of the year is a great time for employees to check whether their workplace benefits, such as health insurance, are meeting their current needs. "Americans often miss the mark by sticking with their current plan without double-checking their assumptions," said Kelley Long, CPA/PFS. Fortune (12/3)
The HR Leader
Compassion and empathy can make employees want to stay Leadership that prioritizes kindness, compassion and empathy will help a company retain top employees, says Leah Weiss of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Weiss recommends acknowledging employee emotions, clarifying the company's purpose and investing in self-care. Forbes (12/9)
The more I do, the more frightened I get. But that is essential. Otherwise why would I go on doing it?
