Go for the GOAL! We hear a lot about goal setting in HR. Project Goals. Performance Goals. Achievement Goals. Compensation Goals. It’s become such a buzzword that the actual premise of goal setting has become lost – which is a shame because goals done right equal work done well. Think of a goal as a […]
The 2019 legislative session in Nevada resulted in several changes to existing labor and employment laws in the state. One important change for private employers was the mandatory provision of paid leave to both full-time and part-time employees. Under Senate Bill 312 (SB 312), private employers with 50 or more employees must provide at a […]
We get calls that make us smile, some make us cringe, some cause to step back and think, and some calls just surprise us. If an employee came to you and told you they were concerned that another employee was out to get them, do you know how you would handle that situation? What if […]
In the employment context, arbitration can be an advantageous option in resolving disputes between employers and employees. Arbitration usually allows for a quicker resolution, while keeping the costs of litigation relatively low. As a result, many employers are now instituting mandatory arbitration programs as a condition of the employee’s employment to address any claims arising […]
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NewsNevada Association of Employers would like to congratulate our Chief Executive Officer, Thoran Towler, for being recognized as a finalist for the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network’s Twenty under 40 Awards. Please join us in congratulating Thoran on this well-deserved honor. Since 2007, the Twenty under 40 Awards has recognized exceptional leaders under the age […]
Labor Commissioner issues guidance on new paid time off requirements. As we have been advising, the Labor Commissioner has issued an advisory opinion to provide guidance on the interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of SB 312, which will require employers with 50 or more employees to provide paid time off to all scheduled employees beginning January […]
As 2019 begins to wind down, employers begin looking to 2020 and beyond to plan out future initiatives – whether it be increasing sales goals, finding ways to improve customer service, or growing your workforce. The most common question we get in this regard is: how do I stay competitive in this labor market? The […]
Every year as the air gets cooler, work gets a little busier for us at NAE. While employers are preparing for the end of the year, we are making sure that they have all the necessary information to succeed. For some of us, that means a trip to the Legislative building every October. This year, […]
There’s been a lot of buzz in the HR world recently about soft skills. Employers are recognizing that certain attributes mean more than others when it comes to making decisions about who to hire. At the same time, employees are also recognizing that who they work for matters. Employees will leave a job when they […]
This time of year, some employers start the process of trying to clean up their files as the end of the year approaches. This can entail cleaning up employee files, doing audits and filing that stack of paper that’s been growing since April. At NAE, we can help with some of that headache. We can […]
