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2018-05-30 15:35
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) comes into effect on July 1, 2018. The intention of this law is to ensure that employers are paying employees of different genders and are doing "compa… Read More
2018-05-30 15:15
In a 2017 small business survey conducted by Justworks and Squarefoot, it was reported that less than half (44%) of employees felt that unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) is important. Only about… Read More
2018-04-03 20:08
In a recent national survey conducted by Bridge by Instructure Inc., 53% of employees believe that “engaging in workplace politics was a moderately important factor in being promoted… Read More
2018-04-03 19:48
2014 saw an explosion in lawsuits surrounding the proper identification and payment of interns. In January 2014, Elite Model Management settled with former unpaid interns. Months later in Oc… Read More
2018-04-03 19:42
In 2016, “failure to attract and retain top talent” was the number one issue in the Conference Board’s 2016 survey of global CEOs. A recent McKinsey Global Institute Study… Read More
2018-04-03 19:18
We are here again, the end of another year! 2017 came and flew by! As in previous issues of Astronology®, we would like to take our last issue of 2017 to look at HR trends and topics tha… Read More
2018-04-03 17:34
The time certainly has flown by as we close the first year of the current political administration. In June, Astronology® reflected on the first six months on Capitol Hill in 2017. In th… Read More
2017-11-16 18:05
After a long, 20 quarter revenue loss, IBM, a company known to be a proponent of remote work, dismantled its remote work option this past May.  This end to the flexible work arrangement… Read More
2017-11-16 17:17
Executive pay continues to be a topic of conversation. A July 2017 Economy Policy Institute (EPI) survey reported that CEOs at the largest firms in America made an average of $15.6 million i… Read More
2017-11-16 15:30
From both sides of the conference table, performance reviews often are considered one of the least liked and feared parts of working within an organization. The employer or manager may not h… Read More
2017-06-27 16:57
During the sixth month of the calendar year, we like to reflect on adjustments the Federal Government may have already made, or intends to make, to Human Resources related areas for the rest… Read More
Profit Vs. Non-Profit Infographic
2017-06-14 19:46
We are sharing with you a new infographic that explores the differences between non profit and for profit compensation: (THIS IS ONLY A PREVIEW. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE OR CHECK OUT… Read More
2017-06-14 19:27
As the United States approaches full employment, with the millennial generation a major component of the current workforce, the war for talent continues. In this issue of Astronology®, w… Read More
2017-06-14 19:18
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) back in November 2016. The law goes into effect May 15th, 2017. With an estimated four million freelancer… Read More
It's Astron's 18th Anniversary
2017-01-23 15:49
It's our 18th Anniversary! It has been a joy to contribute to the HR community with products such as Flare­® & Total Rewards Consulting! (THIS IS ONLY A PREVIEW. PLEASE CLICK T… Read More
2016-03-01 17:10
It can be challenging learning the terminology connected to HR compensation. Luckily, we here at Astron created an infographic breaking down some terminology you may encounter. Click the lin… Read More
2016-02-16 19:13
It’s a fact of life we can’t avoid. Whether it’s working in a professional environment, learning in the educational realm, or interacting with friends or family, at some po… Read More
2016-01-20 14:09
Back in August of 2015, The National Labor Relations Board made a refinement in determining joint-employer status. In a 3-2 decision involving Browning-Ferris Industries of California, the N… Read More
2015-12-18 03:11
There is this great quote that sometimes pops into my LinkedIn feed: “Great companies don’t hire skilled people and motivate them, they hire already motivated people and inspire… Read More
2015-11-09 15:00
(THIS IS ONLY A PREVIEW. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE OR CHECK OUT ASTRON'S BLOG AT http://astronsolutionsworldofhr.blogspot.com/ FOR THE FULL ARTICLE) Read More
2015-11-03 03:43
Really love this series from The Muse looking at the best way to answer the most common (and worst) interview questions: (THIS IS ONLY A PREVIEW. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE OR CHECK OUT A… Read More
2015-08-18 18:38
An essential part of a successful performance review is developing meaningful performance goals for employees to achieve in the following year.  This positive approach to performance de… Read More
2015-08-04 17:00
Although at the end of 2015 New York State’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $9.00 per hour, the recent New York State “fast food” minimum wage has been approved t… Read More
2015-07-21 03:15
In the last few months, there’s been a lot of conversation on executive pay. CNBC newsreported that in 2014, “the average S&P 500 company CEO made 373 times the salary of the… Read More
2015-06-23 16:23
In a previous Astronology, we explored the basics of a Human Resource Information System, or HRIS. As we mentioned in that article, such technology can be beneficial in assisting with HR adm… Read More
2015-06-09 00:01
Working in an office can be tough with a lot of conflicting personalities, people clashing with their superiors, etc. But the worst are the jerks in the office. The guys who make you say, in… Read More
2015-06-08 23:49
The month of May involves a flurry of graduation ceremonies. These graduates are more than likely already applying to work for your organization. Are you ready to handle them? Astron has exp… Read More
2015-05-11 14:46
There are a few people who I love reading everything they write and every interview they give. One of those people is Google's head of HR (officially, "head of people operations"), Laszlo Bo… Read More
2015-05-03 22:21
According to a 2013 Towers Watson survey, 25% of employers sustain advantages from organizational changes over the long term. The notion of change can be quite alarming for many.  Howev… Read More
2015-03-04 19:47
In our last Astronology, we discussed work / life balance in America, with a primary focus on the negative outcomes from improper balance and what some employers are doing to combat them. In… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Lately, there have been numerous discussions on advancing technology and its place in Human Resources.  Unifying talent management suites, harnessing the potential of cloud storage, and… Read More

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