HR/Payroll Industry Links via Ceridian Corporation
http://www.ceridian.com/myceridian/nav/1,2482,10010,00.html
Ceridian is an outsource resource for payroll and other HR functions. Browse their site to see what products and services such a provider offers. I’m not sure how long this link will remain active, but it has a nice list of services offered and links to other sites relating to payroll and compensation (See the “HR/Payroll Industry Web Links”)
http://www.ceridian.com/myceridian/nav/1,2482,10010,00.html
Ceridian is an outsource resource for payroll and other HR functions. Browse their site to see what products and services such a provider offers. I’m not sure how long this link will remain active, but it has a nice list of services offered and links to other sites relating to payroll and compensation (See the “HR/Payroll Industry Web Links”)
Position Analysis Questionnaire Guidelines
http://web.indstate.edu/humres/employment/paq_guidelines.html
This is a document provided by the Human Resource Department at Indiana State University, for use by university managers to analyze jobs and determine pay. It contains a description of how the PAQ is used as part of the university Salary Program. This should be familiar to you, reminding you of the 3 purposes of a job analysis: job description, job specification and job evaluation. If you search “Google” for “position analysis questionnaire” you’ll come up with lots of examples of how this tool is used in universities, especially, to evaluate jobs and determine pay ranges.
http://web.indstate.edu/humres/employment/paq_guidelines.html
This is a document provided by the Human Resource Department at Indiana State University, for use by university managers to analyze jobs and determine pay. It contains a description of how the PAQ is used as part of the university Salary Program. This should be familiar to you, reminding you of the 3 purposes of a job analysis: job description, job specification and job evaluation. If you search “Google” for “position analysis questionnaire” you’ll come up with lots of examples of how this tool is used in universities, especially, to evaluate jobs and determine pay ranges.
Hay Group
http://www.haygroup.com/
This is a consulting organization, true, but one of the MOST respected ones in HRM. As they say, “Hay Group is a professional services firm that helps organizations worldwide get the most from their people by creating clarity, capability and commitment. Founded in 1943 in Philadelphia, today we work from 73 offices in 38 countries.” They do extensive benchmarking of compensation and benefits, and perform job evaluations, help with executive assessment, selection and development. Many larger organizations use their services for job analysis or job evaluation. You can register with their web site and get access to articles and research for free.
http://www.haygroup.com/
This is a consulting organization, true, but one of the MOST respected ones in HRM. As they say, “Hay Group is a professional services firm that helps organizations worldwide get the most from their people by creating clarity, capability and commitment. Founded in 1943 in Philadelphia, today we work from 73 offices in 38 countries.” They do extensive benchmarking of compensation and benefits, and perform job evaluations, help with executive assessment, selection and development. Many larger organizations use their services for job analysis or job evaluation. You can register with their web site and get access to articles and research for free.
World at Work: The Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards
http://www.worldatwork.org/
This is the professional organization for compensation and benefits professionals. You can sign up for the free e-newsletter and browse headlines to see what’s currently being discussed in this area.
http://www.worldatwork.org/
This is the professional organization for compensation and benefits professionals. You can sign up for the free e-newsletter and browse headlines to see what’s currently being discussed in this area.
Employee Benefit Research Institute
http://www.ebri.org/
As they state on their website, “Established in 1978, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) is the only nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed exclusively to data dissemination, policy research, and education on economic security and employee benefits. The Institute’s mission is to advance the public’s, the media’s and policymakers’ knowledge and understanding of employee benefits and their importance to our nation’s economy.” Of particular interest is their testimony last Spring to the House Ways and Means Committee: “Retirement Security: Picking Up the Enron Pieces – The Role of Company Stock in 401(k) Plans”. (Go to the site and search for Enron to find the full text of this presentation.)
http://www.ebri.org/
As they state on their website, “Established in 1978, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) is the only nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed exclusively to data dissemination, policy research, and education on economic security and employee benefits. The Institute’s mission is to advance the public’s, the media’s and policymakers’ knowledge and understanding of employee benefits and their importance to our nation’s economy.” Of particular interest is their testimony last Spring to the House Ways and Means Committee: “Retirement Security: Picking Up the Enron Pieces – The Role of Company Stock in 401(k) Plans”. (Go to the site and search for Enron to find the full text of this presentation.)
Business Week Online: Company Research
http://bwnt.businessweek.com/company/search.asp
Use one of the most trusted business publications to find out more about a company before you decide if you want to work there. As they say, “Before you take that job at Big Happy Family Corp. or NoPayJustOptions.com, get a little more information. What do the employees really think of the place? Will it work you to death? Does it keep its promises? And how is its stock doing?” Great fun!
http://bwnt.businessweek.com/company/search.asp
Use one of the most trusted business publications to find out more about a company before you decide if you want to work there. As they say, “Before you take that job at Big Happy Family Corp. or NoPayJustOptions.com, get a little more information. What do the employees really think of the place? Will it work you to death? Does it keep its promises? And how is its stock doing?” Great fun!
Aetna Insurance: Flexible Spending Accounts
http://www.aetna.com/fsa/index.html
Here is the site where Aetna, one of the largest insurance companies, provides information about a fairly new kind of benefit, the Flexible Spending Account. Of interest to those of you responsible for benefits programs, and for the rest of you to see how creative the benefits environment has had to become in recent years.
http://www.aetna.com/fsa/index.html
Here is the site where Aetna, one of the largest insurance companies, provides information about a fairly new kind of benefit, the Flexible Spending Account. Of interest to those of you responsible for benefits programs, and for the rest of you to see how creative the benefits environment has had to become in recent years.
Benefits.net – the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation
http://www.benefits.net/index.htm
A website sponsored by the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation, this provides information on legislation, tax law, surveys and general information related to cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts and other types of flexible benefits. Click on “Flexible Benefits Basics” under “Publications” for some definitions and basic information.
http://www.benefits.net/index.htm
A website sponsored by the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation, this provides information on legislation, tax law, surveys and general information related to cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts and other types of flexible benefits. Click on “Flexible Benefits Basics” under “Publications” for some definitions and basic information.
Benefit News Online
http://www.benefitnews.com/index.cfm
This website, “Benefitnews.com, from the producers of Employee Benefit News, is a complete online resource for benefits and HR professionals.” If you’re at all interested in what’s happening within this very complex HR function, you can subscribe to their FREE online newsletter, and get weekly emails on current topics. Browse some of the articles on this site for valuable insights. A most helpful site to bookmark.
http://www.benefitnews.com/index.cfm
This website, “Benefitnews.com, from the producers of Employee Benefit News, is a complete online resource for benefits and HR professionals.” If you’re at all interested in what’s happening within this very complex HR function, you can subscribe to their FREE online newsletter, and get weekly emails on current topics. Browse some of the articles on this site for valuable insights. A most helpful site to bookmark.
Ergoweb – The Trusted Source for Ergonomics
http://www.ergoweb.com/index.cfm
Here is an interesting site that grew out of the concern for increasing $$ settlements in worker’s comp cases related to repetitive motion injuries. In an attempt to reduce these claims and promote “wellness” in the workplace, a whole new business developed. As described in the website, “Ergoweb® Inc., “the place for ergonomics™,” is a full-service ergonomics company, providing innovative software solutions, professional consultation and training, and valuable, credible information to a worldwide audience. Our company was established January 1, 1995 to market, distribute, maintain, and improve the software products resulting from research in the Ergonomics and Design group at the University of Utah’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.”
http://www.ergoweb.com/index.cfm
Here is an interesting site that grew out of the concern for increasing $$ settlements in worker’s comp cases related to repetitive motion injuries. In an attempt to reduce these claims and promote “wellness” in the workplace, a whole new business developed. As described in the website, “Ergoweb® Inc., “the place for ergonomics™,” is a full-service ergonomics company, providing innovative software solutions, professional consultation and training, and valuable, credible information to a worldwide audience. Our company was established January 1, 1995 to market, distribute, maintain, and improve the software products resulting from research in the Ergonomics and Design group at the University of Utah’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.”
Clark Consulting – Executive Benefits Consulting
http://www.clarkconsulting.com/index.shtml
I have included this site just to show you what enterprising HR benefits professionals can do: develop a practice concentrating on how to design perks for keeping executives happy…
http://www.clarkconsulting.com/index.shtml
I have included this site just to show you what enterprising HR benefits professionals can do: develop a practice concentrating on how to design perks for keeping executives happy…
