Regaining Control of Your Organization's Compensation Programs
Part 1: Trends We're Seeing
"What's going on out there with compensation?!" "When it comes to raises, where should I start?!" These are common questions we at FlashPoint hear from our clients lately, and if these thoughts are familiar to you, we hope it helps you to know that you are not alone. We also want to ease your mind by sharing our expert perspective on how you can prioritize your compensation decisions as you settle into 2010 and prepare for 2011.
In this, the first of two articles we'll publish in eFlash, we attempt to answer some of your immediate questions regarding trends with merit increases, incentives, and other rewards programs. Next month we'll share six steps you can take to regain control of your organization's compensation programs.
Read the rest of the article to learn about recent research and developments regarding compensation. To find out more about FlashPoint's compensation services, visit our website. |
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Laws and Rulings Affecting HR
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, the Indianapolis-based law firm with which FlashPoint is affiliated, regularly issues Labor and Employment Law Alerts of interest to those in the HR field. Click the links below to read some of the recent issues. (The information presented should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion. Visit Barnes & Thornburg's website
for more information about its Labor and Employment Law department.)
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Upcoming Events
Indiana Chamber HR Workshops
FlashPoint sponsors the Indiana Chamber's 2010 HR Training Series. Sessions take place in Indianapolis. More information is available at 800.824.6885 or the Chamber's website.
- FMLA Seminar, June 3
- Supervising and Managing People Workshop, June 10-11
Other FlashPoint Speaking Engagements
FlashPoint regularly presents at conferences and association meetings. We hope to see you at the following events!
- Indiana Chamber's 46th Annual Human Resource Conference and Expo, Indianapolis, May 5-6--Andrea Moore will present "Successfully Building a Training Program" and Julie Bingham will present "Compensation Certainties amid an Uncertain Future" (more information at the Chamber's website).
- East Central Indiana Human Resource Association, Muncie, June 9--Krista Skidmore will join with representatives from Ontario Systems to present "Recruiting for Targeted Employee Behaviors" at the ECIHRA's monthly meeting (more information at the ECIHRA's website).
- South Central Indiana Human Resource Association 3rd Annual Spring Conference, Bloomington, June 9--Andrea Cranfill will discuss HR strategies (more information at the SCIHRA's website).
FlashPoint's consultants present on a variety of matters related to human resources, business strategy, and leadership development--so if you're looking for someone to talk to your organization, visit our website to check out the topics on which we speak. You'll also find links to speaker biographies as well as a list of organizations for whom we've presented.
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Affordable Offices in a Great Location!
FlashPoint has relocated to 200 S. Meridian St., Ste. 270, Indianapolis, and we have significantly more space in which to grow and serve clients. In fact, for the near future we have even more space than we need, so we're subleasing some of it
. If you or someone you know is interested in attractive and reasonably priced offices with easy access in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, check us out.
As part of the sublease, you'll get:
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Up to five private offices in a semi-private section of our space
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Two meeting rooms (accommodating 10 to 14 people) and one conference/training room (accommodating approximately 30 people) available for scheduled use
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A shared kitchenette (use of kitchen appliances, filtered water, and coffee)
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Janitorial service
The space will be ideal for:
- A startup business looking for affordable offices
- An organization in the process of growing and in need of temporary transitional space
- A small company with four or five employees and a need for short-term office space (one to two years)
Monthly rent for all five offices and amenities is only $1,500. No long-term commitment is required; the lease can be as short as one year.
For more information, including photos of the space, visit the leasing page on our website. Interested in talking to us about it? E-mail us or call 317.229.3035. |
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Congratulations and Celebrations
FlashPoint is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our clients and our team members. We offer congratulations for the following successes!
- The Indianapolis Star recently teamed with Workplace Dynamics to survey nearly 20,000 employees and determine the best places to work in central Indiana. The Star ranked the top large, midsize, and small workplaces and honored several of FlashPoint's clients/associates:
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP, RCI, and Kroger (large companies, 400 or more employees)
- Mike's Express Carwash (medium companies, 150 to 399 employees)
- RATIO Architects and Flanner & Buchanan (small companies, 149 or fewer employees)
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Case Study Highlight
The Town of Plainfield
The Town of Plainfield is a growing community of about 25,000 residents located west of Indianapolis. Its mission is to provide an "extra measure of service" to the community with a competent and dedicated staff. A few years ago, town leaders approached FlashPoint to help develop a competitive compensation and benefits program. They wanted to build a program that is fiscally responsible but capable of drawing and maintaining an outstanding workforce that delivers the quality service that citizens expect and deserve, so they asked us to lend our expertise.
Read a case study to learn the details on how we helped the Town build its compensation program and achieve its goals.
To view additional case studies, visit our website. |
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