Marcia G. Rhodes

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• Work-Life Programs, Balancing Work And Family - Read Article

  Work-Life Programs, Balancing Work And Family

  2011-11-23T08:00:20-07:00

  I spent several hours this week reviewing nomination forms for the Top Workplaces for Women in the Valley. It was refreshing to read that numerous Valley employers offer work-life programs…

  
• Salary Budget Survey: Salaries Can’t Keep Up With Inflation - Read Article

  Salary Budget Survey: Salaries Can’t Keep Up With Inflation

  2011-08-24T08:00:10-07:00

  WorldatWork’s 2011-2010 Salary Budget Survey – For the first time since 1980 the U.S. rate of inflation is higher than the average salary budget increase. During the 12-month period ending…

  
• Do Men Care About Work-Life Balance? - Read Article

  Do Men Care About Work-Life Balance?

  2011-05-25T08:00:23-07:00

  In a word, yes! When it comes to work and family, men and women are more alike than different, according to a new research study of employees around the world.…

  
• Your Next Job Offer May Include A Sign-On Bonus - Read Article

  Your Next Job Offer May Include A Sign-On Bonus

  2011-04-27T08:00:20-07:00

  Despite it being a buyers’ market, employers say they are willing to pay sign-on bonuses to attract the right talent. A new WorldatWork study found that, despite budget cuts, a…

  
• The Japan Disaster Points Out The Need For Business Continuity Plans - Read Article

  The Japan Disaster Points Out The Need For Business Continuity Plans

  2011-03-23T09:19:06-07:00

  I have fond memories of Japan. I have visited the country four times, spent one memorable night sleeping on the floor of a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, and several months…

  
• How Flexible is Your Workplace? - Read Article

  How Flexible is Your Workplace?

  2011-02-23T08:00:07-07:00

  Employers are more flexible than we sometimes give them credit. A new WorldatWork study, Survey on Workplace Flexibility, revealed that there are 12 types of flexibility programs in use in…

  
• Tailoring In The Workplace May Lead To A Better Fit - Read Article

  Tailoring In The Workplace May Lead To A Better Fit

  2011-01-26T08:00:48-07:00

  A good fit between employer and employee ups the chances that the employee will find his or her job fulfilling and be more productive. This was confirmed by a study…

  
• The Do’s And Don’ts Of Evaluating Employees’ Performances - Read Article

  The Do’s And Don’ts Of Evaluating Employees’ Performances

  2010-12-22T08:00:11-07:00

  It’s that time of year for annual performance reviews, a necessary evil to managers and employees alike. But, it’s not all that bad if done correctly and thoughtfully. The following…

  
• Age Of The Un-COLA: The Cost Of Living Myth - Read Article

  Age Of The Un-COLA: The Cost Of Living Myth

  2010-11-24T08:00:13-07:00

  Just 11 percent of employers award cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to employees, preferring to award promotional and merit increases, according to a WorldatWork study on compensation practices. COLA refers to an across-the-board…

  
• For Employers, Time Is The New Currency - Read Article

  For Employers, Time Is The New Currency

  2010-10-27T08:00:26-07:00

  With all the cost cutting employers have had to do during the recent recession to stay afloat, it’s comforting to know that a key employee benefit near and dear to…

  
• Are You A Kind Boss? - Read Article

  Are You A Kind Boss?

  2010-09-22T10:34:24-07:00

  Look in the mirror and ask yourself: What kind of boss are you? Do you resemble Cruella De Vil from “101 Dalmatians” – a heartless, puppy-snatcher who orders her hapless…

  
• Customized HR: Employees Want A “New Deal” At Work - Read Article

  Customized HR: Employees Want A “New Deal” At Work

  2010-06-01T12:29:27-07:00

  I’d like the pie heated and I don’t want the ice cream on top, I want it on the side, and I’d like strawberry instead of vanilla, if you have…