By Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:24 AM
MANSFIELD, Mass.—
Hilco Vision, a provider of eyecare products to ECPs and consumers, and a member of the Windjammer Capital Investors family of companies, has announced the appointment of Girisha Chandraraj as chief executive officer, effective September 3. The role was formerly held by Ross Brownlee. The company cited Chandraraj's strong track record, including serving as CEO at Marbles: The Brain Store and Elite Sportswear, as well as at Careismatic Brands, where he led the transformation of the business into an integrated, scalable platform.
By Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:21 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—Signaling a dedication to further strengthen its unique corporate culture,
CooperCompanies president and chief executive officer Albert White has signed the CEO Action for
Diversity & Inclusion pledge. This is the world’s largest CEO-driven initiative to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace, according to a Cooper announcement this week. “Inclusion and diversity play a central role in how we operate,” White said. “Valuing different perspectives and experiences makes us even more competitive and helps employees reach their full potential.”
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:15 AM
There is no substitute for great performance. In all industries, from manufacturing to professional services, the businesses that lead ahead of the pack tend to be the ones that emphasize and aim for great performance. There are several aspects of achieving great performance. Great performance can be achieved on an individual level by one person, by a team of talented people, or by an entire business made up of many small and large teams. In this latest installment of HR Corner, here are five valuable ways that that will help you improve the performance of your small team.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—Paid or unpaid, a summer internship program can be a great recruiting tool, providing employers with ready access to the next generation of talent without the pressure of hiring someone unknown. But not all summer interns are created equal, which means the success of a summer internship program depends in large part on hiring the right people. As much as possible, the process you use to hire interns should closely mirror the one your company or practice uses to hire regular employees.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Monday, June 4, 2018 4:00 PM
Paid or unpaid, a summer internship program can be a great recruiting tool, providing employers with ready access to the next generation of talent without the pressure of hiring someone unknown. But not all summer interns are created equal, which means the success of a summer internship program depends in large part on hiring the right people.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 3:16 PM
We are continually contacted by client companies and others to discuss the difficulties they experience in finding and retaining talent in virtually every market sector around the world. To add to the difficulties, it is a situation that is unlikely to improve in 2018.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Monday, April 23, 2018 4:16 PM
Over half the states in the U.S. now have comprehensive medical marijuana laws, and with the proliferation of such laws has come a shift in how courts view workplace drug policies. That means employers may want to update their approach. Here are some key points for employers, as identified by a panel of attorneys at the recent 11th Annual American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Conference.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Friday, March 23, 2018 3:18 PM
NEW YORK— As things finally begin to wind down from Expo (and all the prep that came before it) you may see that some employees are feeling stress in their jobs and in their lives. We must admit, it’s only natural given the many events that push and pull people not only during Expo time, but throughout the entire year.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Monday, February 26, 2018 1:23 PM
NEW YORK—Recent workplace sexual harassment and assault allegations, such as those against Hollywood film executives and movie stars, as well as the numerous CEOs and corporate executives, have put employment confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) under the microscope. Can such agreements go too far by keeping victims silent? Businesses that use overly restrictive nondisclosures run the risk of such agreements being deemed unenforceable.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 11:37 AM
NEW YORK—The end of 2017 is quickly approaching, bringing with it a multitude of annual reporting and filing requirements. If employers do not carefully plan ahead, meeting year-end obligations can be confusing and unforeseen mistakes can lead to costly penalties.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Friday, November 17, 2017 12:00 PM
NEW YORK—Holidays are always a joyous time of year. As a reminder, before you begin to plan your holiday festivities, take a moment to assess the potential legal liability that this holiday season may bring. As we do each year, here are some tips from the team at Vision Monday and Aligned Growth Partners to avoid in the form of a new lawsuit.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2017 2:42 PM
NEW YORK—A new forecast predicts that salary increase budgets for U.S. employers will grow 3 percent on average in 2018 across most employee categories, essentially unchanged from 2017.
By Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:16 AM
NEW YORK—Paid leave has become a growing benefit to allow families to have extended time off with their families and to assist in solving the gender wage when one considers that working women are most likely to take advantage of paid leave policies. It has also become an important benefit to working fathers, with more progressive companies expanding their paid leave policies to reduce the likelihood of talent likely to drop out of the workforce once they start a family.
By Hedley Lawson, Contributing Editor
Thursday, October 12, 2017 1:05 PM
NEW YORK—As we once again get ready for flu season, employers are faced with the challenge of what to do to maintain a healthy workplace and assist with the wellness of employees. In the midst of this planning is the need for employers to respect individual employee’s beliefs about flu vaccines.