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by Roger A. Smith,
CPP & Payroll Consultant
Summer Reading 2009
School’s either out, or soon will be, the weather has warmed up, vacations are upon us, and it’s time for my annual summer reading list. Again this year, we have an eclectic mix taken from my own experience and several recommended lists. While I haven’t read all of these books, I thought I’d pass along this brief overview of the ones that I enjoyed, or that sound interesting to me. All of these books are on at least one of the popular summer reading lists. [more]
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June 2009 Workforce Chronicle
Welcome to the Workforce Chronicle. In this issue, we are excited to announce the latest addition to our newsletter – the HR Corner from our own Carol Duman, HR director for WorkForce Software. Drawing from nearly 15 years experience, Carol will discuss current HR news, challenging workforce issues, or HR tips in each issue!
This month’s Learning Series webinar is “Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA Amendments and New Regulations,” presented by David Calzone, Director and Shareholder of Vercruysse Murray & Calzone, P.C. View this webinar by June 30, 2009, for a chance to win a fee copy of Aspen Publisher’s Family and Medical Leave Guide.
Congratulations to Assistant VP of HR Michael Jolly from the University of Idaho for winning Aspen Publisher’s APA Basic Guide to Payroll for viewing “Keys to a Successful Workforce Management Implementation” during the month of May.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE HACKETT GROUP'S WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE STUDY. DEADLINE JUNE 19, 2009. FRIENDS OF WORKFORCE RECEIVE 70% OFF, SO CONTACT US TODAY!
HR CoRNER
The Changing Role of HR
The role of the Human Resources professional is changing. Traditionally viewed as the policing arm of executive management, HR is becoming a strategic partner throughout the organization, and impacting business development, employee productivity, and corporate strategy.
READ MORE IN THE HR CORNER
Featured Article
Let Workforce Management Technology Manage Your FMLA
On January 16, 2009, new regulations and amendments to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect that include the new Military Caregiver Family Leave, and the Qualifying Exigency Family Leave policies. What does this mean for HR? More headaches? Maybe, maybe not. But, there are definitely more regulations to learn and implement at your organization to avoid liability.
How do you avoid the headaches and maintain compliance with FMLA? Automate. Automate. Automate. Workforce management systems today are HR’s new best friend in the workplace.
COMPLETE ARTICLE
Articles & Insights
Sweeping new Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations finalized!
The Department of Labor has released final regulations covering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and addressing new military family leave entitlements for employees. The department says that many of the revisions were designed to clarify the requirements that the FMLA imposes on both employees and employers and to improve the communication between employers and employees. The new FMLA rules are effective on January 16, 2009. [more]
95 Paper Workers to Receive $11.75M Labor Settlement
The Alaska Pulp Corporation (APC) of Sitka, Alaska agreed to pay about 95 former employees more than $11.75 million in back wages and retirement benefits under a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board. [more]
HR Managers Predict Problems if EFCA Passes
Ninety-five percent of employers say that American businesses would be hurt if the proposed Employee Free Choice Act were to become law, but far fewer say that unions would be successful in organizing employees at their own organization, according to a survey conducted by BLR's HR Daily Advisor. [more]
WorkForce Software in the News
Case Study
United Illuminating
Customer Since: March 2006
Industry: Utilities
Challenge: UI has complex business rules, including pay policies, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining compliance with the bargaining union contract.
UI is a New Haven, Connecticut-based regional distribution company that provides electricity and energy-related services to more than 320,000 customers in municipalities in the Greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas.
UI’s workforce management processes were conducted manually, and the organization needed to automate these processes. UI chose WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter® to automate and manage its complex labor policies consistently and accurately. EmpCenter increased productivity and reduced labor costs associated to UI’s workforce management practices.
View the case study to learn more about UI’s workforce management challenges and solutions.
The United Illuminating Company - Utility Industry Case Study
EmpCenter
EmpCenter® Absence Manager
EmpCenter Absence Manager provides HR with a solution to enforce employee leave policies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). By automating 100% of your organizations leave management processes, EmpCenter Absence Manager increases productivity by streamlining routine tasks.
Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.
White Paper Highlight
Fatigue Management
Implementation Keep Your Organization in Compliance, and Your Employees Well-Rested. [more]
Webinars
Events
Stop by the WorkForce Software booth at the following 2009 Conferences and Expos.
Prize Drawings held during each event!
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Canadian Payroll Association - 27th Annual Conference and Expo
The Fairmont Empress Hotel & Victoria Conference Centre
Victoria, BC
June 9-12th, 2009
Booth #328
www.payroll.ca
NACUBO 2009 Annual Meeting
John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Boston, MA
June 27-30th, 2009
Booth # 503
www.nacuboannualmeeting.org/nacubo2009
/public/enter.aspx
Government Finance Officers 103rd Annual Conference
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
June 28-30th, 2009
Booth # 910
http://www.gfoa.org
Rainier Chapter's 21st Annual Northwest Regional Payroll Conference
Lynnwood Convention Center
Lynnwood, WA
September 17-18th, 2009
www.rainierchapterapa.org
HR Technology Conference and Expo
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
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