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STATE EMPLOYER TAX OFFICES
Many of these offer free electronic newsletters and publish articles on their websites.
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.ador.state.al.us
(334) 242-1170
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.ak.us
(907) 465-2300
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.ax.us
(800) 843-7196
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
www.state.ar.us/dfa
(501) 324-9052
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
www.boe.ca.gov
(800) 400-7115
CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
www.ftb.ca.gov
(916) 845-6500
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.co.us
(800) 659-3656
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES
www.drs.state.ct.us
(800) 382-9463
DELAWARE DIVISION OF REVENUE
www.state.de.us/revenue
(302) 577-8205
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CFO OFFICE
www.cfo.dc.gov/main.asp
(202) 727-1000
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.state.fl.us/dor
(800) 352-3671
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.etax.dor.ga.gov
(877) 602-8477
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
www.state.hi.us
(808) 587-4242
IDAHO STATE TAX COMMISSION
www.state.id.us
(800) 972-7660
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.il.us
(800) 732-8866
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.oi.org/dor
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
www.state.io.us
(800) 367-3388
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.ksrevenue.org
(785) 368-8222
KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
www.revenue.ky.gov
(502) 564-8139
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION
www.state.la.us
(225) 219-7318
MAINE REVENUE SERVICES
www.state.me.us/revenue
(207) 624-9595
MARYLAND COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY
www.comp.state.md.us
(800) 492-1751
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.dor.state.ma.us
(800) 392-6089
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
www.michigan.gov/treasury
(517) 373-3200
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.taxes.state.mn.us
(00) 657-3594
MISSISSIPPI STATE TAX COMMISSION
www.msic.state.ms.us
(601) 923-7000
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.dor.state.mo.us
(888) 751-2863
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.state.mt.us/revenue
(406) 444-6900
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.ne.us
(800) 742) 7474
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
www.tax.state.nv.us
(775) 684-2000
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
www.state.nh.us/revenue
(603) 371-2191
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF TAXATION
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
(609) 292-6400
NEW MEXICO TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
www.state.nm.us/tax
(505) 827-0700
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE
www.tax.state.ny.us
(888) 698-2908
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.dor.state.nc.us
(919) 733-8510
NORTH DAKOTA STATE TAX DEPARTMENT
www.nd.gov.tax
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
www.state.oh.us/tax
(888) 405-4039
OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION
wwww.oktax.state.ok.us
(405) 521-3160
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.oregon.gov/dor
(800) 356-4222
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.pa.us
(717) 878-1064
RHODE ISLAND DIVISION OF TAXATION
www.tax.state.ri.us
(401) 222-1120
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.sctax.org
(843) 852-3600
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.state.sd.us
(800) 829-9188
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.state.tn.us/revenue
(615) 741-2461
TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
www.cpa.state.tx.us
(877) 662-8373
UTAH TAX COMMISSION
www.tax.utah.gov
(800) 662-4335
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF TAXES
www.state.vt.us/tax
(802) 828-5723
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
www.tax.virginia.gov
(804) 367-8037
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.dor.wa.gov
(800) 647-7706
WEST VIRGINIA STATE TAX DEPARTMENT
www.state.wv.us/taxdiv
(800) 982-8297
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.dor.sate.wi.us
(608) 266-2772
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
www.revenue.state.wy.us
(307) 777-7961
TOP BUSINESS HR WEBSITES
employee relations
GREAT PLACE TO WORK INSTITUTE, INC.
Helping companies improve corporate performance and raise the quality of work life for their employees.
www.greatplacetowork.com
CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC.
Offering training in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior, as well as other topics. www.crisisprevention.com
O.C. TANNER CO.
Provides employee recognition awards and programs for service, sales, performance and employee motivation services.
www.octanner.com
CPR INSTITUTE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Engaged in an integrated agenda of research and development, education, advocacy and dispute resolution, with the goal of installing ADR into the mainstream. www.cpradr.org
INCENTIVEMAG.COM
Periodical on motivation and performance improvements, including articles on travel and merchandise/gifts. Also features industry events and newsletters. www.incentivemag.com
COMPSYCH GUIDANCE RESOURCES SM
Provides information on the services, including employee assistance programs (EAP), managed behavioral health and other services, about the company and a provider directory. www.compsych.com
DANA MEDIATION INSTITUTE
Kansas based trainers, consultants, speakers, and other experts for mediation and management of conflicts in the workplace.
www.mediationworks.com/index.html
LOYALTYWORKS, INC.
Designs, builds and runs incentive and loyalty programs for B2B customers, channel partners, and employees. www.loyaltyworks.com
PERKS.COM
Provides incentive program solutions as an integrated business solution provider and a strategic partner posed to help drive performance. www.incentiveprograms.com
ACCUMULATE
Designs and manages recognition, incentive, reward and loyalty programs for large corporates. A division of Wishlist Holdings Ltd. Australia. www.accumulate.com.au
RIDEAU
Solutions include a wide range of tailor-made programs which increase customer and employee performance, retention, loyalty, engagement and ultimately ROI. www.rideau.com
AWARDS NETWORK
Employee recognition and incentive programs for businesses. www.awardsnetwork.com
PEOPLE SURVEYS WORLDWIDE
People Surveys are worldwide online survey specialists, offering a complete surveying and research service. www.peoplesurveys.co.za
RESOLUTE SYSTEMS, INC.
Helping small and large businesses prevent and resolve employment disputes. www.rrc.com
INCENTIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Incentive trade organization offering a directory of suppliers and information on establishing programs. www.incentivemarketing.org
YOUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Personnel policy manuals for small business. www.youremployeehandbook.com
THE LIGHT GROUP INC.
Specializes in performance incentives and employee recognition programs through the use of incentive travel and catalog merchandise both online and off line. www.incentivesmotivate.com
INSIGHTLINK COMMUNICATIONS
Online and traditional employee surveys to help improve morale and reduce employee turnover. www.insightlink.com
BRAUN CONSULTING GROUP
Washington based consultants specializing in employee relations. www.braunconsulting.com
WINNING WORKPLACES
Not-for-profit helping small and midsize employers create great workplaces. www.winningworkplaces.org
C.A. SHORT
Develops employee award and recognition programs for service, safety, and incentives. Also holiday gifts. www.cashort.com
BEST COMPANIES GROUP
Researches the dynamics and characteristics of great workplaces and promoting workplace excellence. www.bestcompaniesgroup.com
XCELERATION, INC.
An incentive management company specializing in on-line performance improvement programs. Also incentive travel programs and events. www.xceleration.com
PARAMAX INC.
Supplier of incentive and reward program platforms. www.pmx.com
HINDA INCENTIVES
Specializing in sales award and employee recognition programs. Case studies, white papers and company details.
www.hinda.com
SNOWFLY
Provider of incentive programs utilizing online games. Employees are awarded the right to play online games and can earn points redeemable for prizes. www.snowfly.com
GROTE CONSULTING CORPORATION
Helps companies create best-practice performance appraisal management systems and trains managers to evaluate employee performance effectively. www.groteconsulting.com
CARLTON GROUP
A full service performance improvement company specializing in incentive and recognition, e-learning, promotion and sales force automation programs. www.carlton.ca
SELECT-YOUR-GIFT, INC.
Employee awards and holiday gifts. You select the value and the recipient selects their gift from up to 60 items in each Gift Album. For Years of Service awards, Employee of the Month, Incentive programs, and employee Holiday Gifts.
www.select-your-gift.com
OPINIONS INC.
Survey research firm specializing in employee opinion surveys. www.opinionsinc.com
TALENT SOLUTIONS
Specialists in the human issues impacting organizational performance. We help create environments that develop and retain the right people. www.talentsolutions.com.au
LRI MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Helps organizations identify, diagnose and respond to employee relations problems. www.lrims.com
NEWTON-SMITH ASSOCIATES
Helps build employee/company relationships using a wide-range of products and services, including targeted employee newsletters, and training on a variety of topics. www.newton-smith.com
ANONYMOUS EMPLOYEE
Provides employees with the opportunity to express problems and concerns in the workplace anonymously. Employees can inform their employer through anonymous communication about the issues they face. www.anonymouseemployee.com
REWARDS NATION | SOCIAL MOTIVATION AT WORK
Rewards Nation provides employment motivation rewards and incentive programs to achieve employee engagement.
www.rewardsnation.com
HRIT
Samples, Templates, Software, Free, and How to Write an Employee Handbook or Employee Manual. Company Policy, Forms for Performance and Discipline. Training Videos, and Employee Management Software. www.hrit.com
THE DISCOVERY GROUP
A management consulting firm that provides customized employee opinion, customer satisfaction, and readership surveys to help organizations make sound business decisions. www.discoverysurveys.com
THE LEXINGTON GROUP
An independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24-hour counseling services to more than 123,000 people in the U.S. and Canada. www.the-lexington-group.com
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
An employee assistance program providing customized services for the employer. www.ieap.com
CORNERSTONE CONSULTING GROUP
Works with organizations of all types and sizes to manage change successfully. Our practice focuses on the following areas: Sustainable Organizational Change, High Performance Team, Custom-Designed Training, Performance-Based Executive Coaching, Speakers Bureau. www.cornerstoneconsults.com
NOLL ASSOCIATES
Conflict management firm, located in Auberry, California, providing services to high technology industry sectors.
www.nollassociates.com
EMPLOYEESURVEYS
Provides a range of employee surveys and results analysis services. www.employeesurveys.com
BROWN CONSULTING GROUP
Specialists in recruiting, retention, harassment policies and human resources services. Outsourcing, mediation, recruitment, harassment policies and coaching. www.brownconsulting.ca
FORUM FOR PEOPLE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & MEASUREMENT
Focusing on research and education related to incentives and performance improvement. Created by the Department of Integrated Marketing Communications of the Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University (Evanston, IL, USA).
www.performanceforum.org
WEBB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.- BRIGHT REWARDS
Providing web-based customized employee reward and sales incentives programs. Case histories and samples.
www.brightrewards.com
ACCESS RESOURCES JUDITH COHEN
Workplace mediation and training, specializing in disability issues. Training in conflict management and dispute resolution, disability awareness, and ADA. www.mediate.com/accessresources/
JANE R. WILKINSON
Provides labor and employment arbitration and mediation services. www.jrwilkinson.home.comcast.net
ADDRESSING WORKPLACE AGGRESSION
Offers training programs from David K. Cutler, an independent consultant. Programs address aggression in the workplace, conflict prevention and conflict intervention. www.freespace.virgin.net/david.cutler/
BURKE GROUP
California based management labor relations consulting firm. www.djburke.com
BUSINESS MEDIATION ASSOCIATES
Business Mediation Associates is a group of interdisciplinary professionals whose purpose is to help business partners and owners prevent and resolve conflicts in a collaborative and non-adversarial way. www.business-mediation.com
CENTRE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION INTERNATIONAL
Services to prevent and resolve workplace conflict, including mediation, negotiation, training, organizational assessments, and interactive quizzes and surveys. www.conflictatwork.com
CHORDA CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, INC.
Offering services to reduce conflict within companies. www.chorda.com
CONFLICT TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Dr. Judith Briles site provides information on her work as an expert on conflict and sabotage in female dominated workplaces.
www.briles.com
EAP STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Instep Ltd. EAP or stress management programs,(SAP)student assistance programs and managed behavioural healthcare.
www.eap-insteplimited.com
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Woman-owned international provider of employee assistance programs and related services. www.stueckerandassoc.com
EMPLOYER ADVISORS NETWORK, INC.
Assists companies in preventing and managing employee claims. Includes philosophy and resources. www.employeradvisorsnetwork.com
EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY
A nonprofit association providing employee relations services to employers since 1916. www.eanj.org
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES SPECIALISTS INC.
Employment law training, expert witness and workplace investigations. Includes description of services and contact details.
www.employmentpractices.net
FEI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
A full-range of behavioral health services – including Employee Assistance Programs, Work-Life Services, and Crisis Management Services. www.feinet.com
THE GELFOND GROUP
Innovative – Employee Opinion Surveys to transform organizations and business processes. www.gelfondgroup.com
HELEN CRAWFORD
Problems at work – an independent advisory service specifically for dealing with work related issues. www.helen-crawford.co.uk
HELPNET
Employee Assistance Programs nationwide – training, 24 hour hotline, assessment, referral, education program, case monitoring, reporting, and critical incidence debriefing. www.hnweb.com
HOLZSCHU, JORDAN, SCHIFF & ASSOCIATES
Prepare employee handbooks, job descriptions, performance appraisal systems for client companies around the US and overseas. www.hjsa.com
THE INCENTIVE GROUP
Provider of incentive programs and direct mail marketing services. Case studies, and seminars. www.incentivegroup.com
INCENTIVE QUOTES
Portal allows visitors to submit incentive program RFP’s to several incentive companies at once. www.incentivequotes.com
INCENTIVE DIRECT LTD.
Turnkey, self-managed incentive programs. Merchandise rewards with online redemption. www.incentivedirect.com
INDEPENDENT GSO MEDIATION SERVICES
Canadian company offering labor relations services, specializing in grievance and collective bargaining mediation and labour relations training. www.members.tripod.com/~igso/
INMARKETING GROUP
Creates targeted online sales incentive, employee motivation campaigns, service award plans and customer loyalty programs.
www.inmarketinggroup.com
INSTITUTE FOR EXECUTIVE CONSULTATION, INC.
Executive coaching for ADA, Discrimination, or Harassment problems, based in Yonkers, US. www.ieconsults.net
INTERFACET
Provide training for management and staff on discrimination, cultural and gender issues. www.interfacet.com
INVEST EAP
A non-profit employee assistance program with Nation-wide service. www.investeap.org
JEREMY & ASSOCIATES
Provides professional services to people and organizations: solutions to confidential staff situations; plans for appropriate intervention and assistance; client-centered service in all areas of interaction; experienced, caring attention to individual needs. www.jeremy-associates.com
KRC COMMUNICATIONS
Offers workshops in project management, negotiation skills, and conflict management. www.negotiatingedge.com
KGA GLOBAL
KGA, Inc. is an Employee Assistance, Work Life and Training firm based in Framingham, Massachusetts. www.kgreer.com
MARKETING TO EMPLOYEES
Inroads offers organizational culture development, employee communications, and morale from a marketing discipline.
www.inroads.cc
MICHAEL H. SMITH, PH.D.
Helps companies manage conflict, diffuse potentially damaging situations, and improve productivity through consulting, training, and coaching. www.michaelhsmithphd.com
THE MILLER COMPANY
Provider of incentive strategy, marketing and consulting services. www.themillercompany.com
MOTIVATION THROUGH INCENTIVES, INC.
Creates custom-designed travel or merchandise incentive programs and corporate sales meetings. www.miinc.com
ONLINE DYNAMIC SURVEYS
Opaion Corporation specializes in the creation of online surveys for organizational change management. www.opaion.com
PARKER ASSOCIATES
Providing support and consultation in human resources management including compliance audit, employee handbook, articles, forms, training seminars, and sexual harassment. www.parkerhr.com
PARTNERS FOR INCENTIVES
Offers turn-key employee performance and recognition programs. News and online catalogs. www.pfi-awards.com
PEOPLE SOLUTIONS LTD.
Providing personnel support and management, HR outsourcing, employment litigation advice and assistance with disciplinary handling. www.peoplesolutions.tv
PROJECTLINK MOTIVATION LTD.
Full-service performance improvement agency. Voucher-based, online and live events. Products and services offered.
www.projectlink.co.uk
PROVIDENT, INC.
Offering on-call counseling program designed to assist employees and their family members. Also life crisis and community support services. www.lifecrisis.org
QUALITY INCENTIVE COMPANY
An incentive and recognition company providing solutions that improve performance by rewarding results and reinforcing positive change. www.goqic.com
RESOURCE HR
Services include team building, 360 degree feedback, performance coaching, training, bookstore, and other resources.
www.resourcehr.com
SCARLETT ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Employee survey systems and satisfaction measurement products. www.scarlettint.com
ZLIMIT
Provider of employee rewards, gifts and incentives for small and medium sized businesses. www.zlimit.com
resources
HR PROFESSIONALS
Online websites and resources helpful to professionals in the field of Human Resources and Business Management Leadership.
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
www.amanet.org
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
www.ada.gov
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION
www.eap-association.org
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
www.eeoc.gov
HIRE VETS FIRST
www.hirevetsfirst.gov
HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
www.hrci.org
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
www.irs.gov
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
www.jan.wou.edu
LEADERSHIP IQ
www.leadershipiq.com
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATION
www.ncsl.org
PROFIT SHARING COUNCIL OF AMERICA
www.osca.org
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
www.shrm.org
SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, INC.
www.siop.org
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.uschamber.com
US CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES
www.uscis.gov
US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
www.hhs.gov
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.dol.gov
resources
HR PROFESSIONALS
Print publications, newsletters and magazines helpful to professionals in the field of Human Resources and Business Management Leadership. Many of these offer free electronic newsletters and publish articles on their websites.
PRINT MAGAZINES
CORPORATE MEETINGS & INCENTIVES
www.meetingsnet.com
HR MAGAZINE
www.shrm.org/subscribe
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE
www.hreonline.com
STAFFING MANAGEMENT
www.staffmanagement.com
TALENT MANAGEMENT
www.talentmanagement.com
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
www.workforce.com
ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS & MAGAZINES
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT NEWS
www.benefitnews.com
HR.com
www.hr.com
PLAN SPONSOR
www.plansponsor.com
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT ONLINE
www.workforceonline.com
WORKLIFE EXCEL EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER
www.bizreport.com
resources
US EMPLOYMENT OFFICES
Many of these offer free electronic newsletters and publish articles on their websites.
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.alalabor.state.al.us
(334) 242) 3460
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
www.labor.state.ak.us
(907) 465-2770
ARIZONA STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT
www.ica.state.az.us
(602) 542-4411
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.arkansas.gov/labor
(501) 682-4541
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
www.dir.ca.gov
(415) 703-5050
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
www.coworkforce.com/lab
(303) 318-8000
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.ct.gov.dol
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
(860) 263-6505
DELAWARE SECRETARY OF LABOR
www.delawareworks.com
(302) 761-8000
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
www.doe.dc.gov
(202) 671-1900
FLORIDA WORKFORCE INNOVATION
www.floridajobs.org
www.Myflorida.com
(850) 245-7105
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.dol.state.ga.us
(404) 656-3011
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
www.hawaii.gov/labor
(808) 586-8842
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR
www.labor.state.id.us
(208) 332-3579
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.il.us/agency/idol
(312) 793-1808
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.in.gov/labor
(217) 232-2655
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
www.iowaworkforce.org
(515) 281-5365
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.dol.ks.gov
(785) 296-4062
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.labor.ky.gov
(502) 564-3070
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.laworks.net
225) 342-3111
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.me.us/labor
www.maine.gov/labor
(207) 287-3787
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION
www.dllr.state.mal.us
(410) 230-6020
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
www.mass.gov/dlwd
www.state.ma.us
(617) 626-7122
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
www.michigan.gov/cis
(517) 373-3034
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
www.doli.state.mn.us
(651) 284-5016
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
www.mdes.ms.gov
(601) 321-6100
MISSOURI LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
www.labor.mo.gov
(314) 340-4950
MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
www.dli.mt.gov
(406) 444-9021
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
www.nebraskaworkforce.com
www.dol.state.ne.us
(402) 471-3465
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.laborcommissioner.com
(702) 486-2650
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.labor.state.nh.us
(603) 271-3171
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.nj.us/labor
(609) 292-2123
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.dol.state.nm.us
(505) 841-8409
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.labor.state.ny.us
(518) 457-2741
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.nclabor.com
(919) 733-0359
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.nd.us/labor
www.state.nd.gov/labor
(701) 328-3708
OHIO DIVISION OF LABOR AND WORKER SAFETY
www.state.oh.us/ohio/agency/htm
www.abg.ohio.gov
(614) 644-2239
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.ok.us/-okdol
(405) 528-1500
OREGON BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
www.oregon.gov/boli
(503) 731-4070
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
www.dli.sate.pa.us
(717) 781-5279
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING
www.dlt.state.ri.us
(401) 462-8870
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LICENSING AND REGULATION
www.llr.state.sc.us
(803) 896-4300
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.sd.us
www.sdjobs.org
(605) 773-3101
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.state.inus/laborwkd
(615) 741-6642
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
www.twc.state.tx.us
(512) 463-2829
UTAH LABOR COMMISSION
www.laborcommission.utah.gov
(801) 530-6680
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.labor.vermont.gov
(802) 828-4000
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.doli.virginia.gov
(804) 371-2327
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
www.dli.wa.gov
(360) 902-4203
WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF LABOR
www.labor.state.wv.us
www.wvlabor.org
(304) 558-7890
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
www.dwd.state.wl.us
(608) 267-9692
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
http://wydoe.state.wy.us
(307) 777-7672
GUAM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.guamdol.net
(671) 475-7012
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES
www.dlhr.gobierno.pr (Spanish)
www.fortalezo.govpr.org
(787) 754-2119
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
www.vidol.gov
(340) 776-3700
TOP BUSINESS HR WEBSITES
hr in government
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
This is the homepage for the Social Security Administration. www. socialsecurity.gov
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. www.bls.gov/home.htm
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
This site contains statistics, summaries of labor laws and useful links to other government agencies. www.dol.gov
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
This is the homepage for OSHA. It has information related to job related safety and health issues, as well as compliance related resources.
www.osha.gov
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
Information on programs, assistance, and training opportunities for employers and employees. www.doleta.gov
NY STATE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Information on labor relations, labor management committees, workforce and organizational development initiatives, and other human resources information. www.goer.state.ny.us
STATE OF KANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCS
State and local labor market information including; wage, unemployment, and employment statistics. www.dol.ks.gov
OFFICE OF THE NEVADA LABOR COMMISSIONER
Information about Nevada labor laws, public works, state apprenticeship, and prevailing wages. www.laborcommissioner.com
BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT & INCOME ASSISTANCE
The Ministry’s mission is to help people achieve economic security. www.gov.bc.ca/eia
ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
State of Wyoming, Department of Administration and Information Division www.personnel.state.wy.us
DUBLIN SOUTH SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (DSSE)
A program supported by FAS, which accesses mainstream employment, both part-time and full-time, for people with disabilities, based on their choice, needs and abilities. www.dsse.ie
TOP BUSINESS HR WEBSITES
hr reference
HUMAN RESOURCS AT ABOUT.COM
A collection of resources for the Human Resource professional. Includes a subsection of career resources.
www.humanresources.about.com
HR.COM
Covers employee compensation, HR management, and organizational development. www.hr.com
BLR, INC.
Internet portal for environmental businesses, including news, training advice, online forums, and other information. Some content requires paid subscription; most requires registration. www.blr.com
CHRM GLOBAL.COM: THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMUNITY
A resource platform for human resource practitioners, consultants, researchers and management students seeking information on HR related topics and discussions. The CHRM Virtual Community is dedicated to building, enhancing and growing mentoring and networking relationships amongst the professionals in the domain of human resource management. www.chrmglobal.com
HR-GUIDE.COM
Directory of sites for human resources professionals and students. Includes a section of career resources. www.hr-guide.com
HRDIRECT
HRdirect offers personnel products to help you screen, train, motivate employees, comply with state and federal labor laws.
www.hrdirect.com
PERSONNEL POLICY SERVICE PUBLISHERS
Provide a US wide advice service on human resource policy. www.ppspublishers.com
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
A B2B publication reporting the issues facing the human resources industry. www.hrmreport.com
HRM TODAY
A free web communication portal for Human Resource professionals. www.hrmtoday.com
EFFORTLESS HR BLOG
A human resources blog which covers a variety of topics and issues. www.effortlesshr.com/blog/
HUMAN RESOURCES AT INC.COM
Provides online advice and tools for dealing with employee evaluation and management, benefits and compensation, employment regulation and policy as well as personnel administration. www.inc.com/human-resources
UPSTARTHR
Helps entry level HR pros and veterans love their jobs. Topics include education, certification, career advice, and humor. www.upstarthr.com
ARCHER NORTH & ASSOCIATES
Online guide and training tutorials dealing with performance appraisal, employee evaluation, and performance management.
www.performance-appraisal.com/home.htm
INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES
An independent, apolitical, international center of research and consultancy in human resource issues. Information on their services and publications. www.employment-studies.co.uk
HRVILLAGE
Internet portal providing information on, and links to, a range of subjects including, employee benefits, compensation, staffing, recruitment and training. www.hrvillage.com
EMPLOYMENT ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Utilize employee survey, employee engagement survey and employee satisfaction survey to drive employee engagement, employee productivity and employee satisfaction. Our emplolyee survey is designed to increase employee engagement, improve employee productivity, employee motivation and employee retention. Measure > Increase = Business Results www.engageyouremployees.com
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & APPRAISAL HELP CENTER
Information on performance appraisals, including an online forum and articles relevant to employee reviews. www.performance-appraisals.org
COMPLIANCE POSTER COMPANY
Employment law compliance products. www.complianceposter.com
THE CAREER CLINIC
Website to the Radio Show, The Career Clinic: Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love www.thecareerclinic.com
HR HUB
Resource for human resources managers, recruiters, benefits administrators, consultants, and others involved in staffing, training, or organizational development. www.hrhub.com
KOLLMAN & SAUCIER, P.A.
Resources for United States human resources management issues. www.kollmanlaw.com
GENE LEVINE ASSOCIATES
US based management advisors, providing reference material on a variety of HR issues. www.genelevine.com
CLEMENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Newsletters, guides on a range of human resources, employee benefits and compensation matters. www.clement.com
UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Provides guidelines on employee selection procedures. www.uniformguidelines.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE RETIREMENT ADMINISTRATORS
News on legislative issues affecting state retirement systems. www.nasra.org
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDERS DIRECTORY
Nationwide directory of Employee Assistance Program providers and consultants in the United States.
www.eap-sap.com
THE HR MANAGER
Features information performance management, staffing, legal issues, record keeping, compensation and benefits. www.auxillium.com/contents.shtml
YOUR HR GUY
Blog of Lance Haun, an HR practitioner with advice for both job seekers and HR professionals. www.rehaul.com
EEO SOURCE
Provides information on affirmative action planning, equal employment opportunity compliance, and diversity issues. www.eeosource.peopleclick.com
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY HR HANDBOOK
This is the staff handbook covering HR procedures and policies. www.creighton.edu/HR/
INTERBIZNET ELECTRONIC RECRUITING INDEX
Annual Reference Book on the history and future of the Recruiting Industry for Human Resource Professional. www.interbiznet.com/2002ERI/
EMPLOYMENT LAW PUBLICATIONS AT THOMPSON.COM
Offers publications and resources related to employment law issues. www.thompson.com/public/sitedocs/tpgjobs.jsp
MOVING WORKERS FROM CANADA TO THE US
With NAFTA, transferring employees from Canada to the U.S. requires Ray Harman’s three massive checklists. Ray was Director of Human Resources for a Fortune 500 company. www.grasmick.com/hrcheck.htm
HR PERSPECTIVES
Reflections from and on the HR profession www.hrperspectives.wordpress.com
PAK HR UPDATES
Human Resource management related news,views,jobs,internships,trainings,workshops,seminars,forums and other activities in Pakistan. www.pakhr.blogspot.com
FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE
Find information on US federal labor law. www.fedminwage.com
HR-INFO
Australian resource center providing human resources articles, books, surveys and trial software. www.hr-info.com
HR MANAGEMENT
A personal insight into HR from a Masters student. Links to on-line resources. www.angelfire.com/fl3/Isandleben/index.html
HR NEWS & VIEWS BLOG
Provided information for the HR community. Primary focus areas are employee performance management and compensation administration. www.hrnblog.com
THE HUMAN RESOURCE
Free HR Community Wiki, covering human resources, training and development, and organizational science.
www.thehumanresource.wikispaces.com
INTERACTIVE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Online training about discriminatory harassment prevention, includes information on maximizing affirmative defenses to sexual harassment claims. www.hrtrain.com
JDG ASSOCIATES, INC.
Specialists in socio-economic development, diversity, inclusion and community development programs, committed to helping our clients redefine Affirmative Action and EEO with cost-effective solutions. www.jdgassociates.com
JOBGENIE
Company marketing a dictionary of occupational titles on disk. www.stepfour.com/genie/
MIKE SMITH’S HR PAGE
Practical examples of tools for managers including structured interviews and performance reviews, advice, articles and an opportunity to ask HR questions. www.mikesmith-hr.com
QUINLAN PUBLISHING
Quinlan Publishing is a leading provider of plain English law and other publications for professionals in human resources, education, law enforcement, property management, health care, and local governments. For over 50 years, Quinlan Publishing has been committed to providing its customers with current, affordable, top-quality information. www.quinlan.com
SULLIVAN’S EMPLOYMENT LAW ARBITRATION & CONSULTING
Instructing employers and employees on employment, wage, and hour law and regulation. www.laborconsulting.com
TOP BUSINESS HR WEBSITES
recruiting & retention
ERE.NET
Recruiting and HR news, information and community — including articles, discussions, blogs, jobs, conferences, research, email publications and more. ERE is also home to the largest online social network of recruiters and HR professionals.
www.ere.net
HIREVUE
HireVue offers a web-based video interview system that allows companies to see video clips of job candidates before an in person interview. Interviews can be taken from a candidate’s house, college, or in the client’s office and can viewed be by hiring managers any time, any place. www.hirevue.com
RECRUITING.COM
A recruiting weblog community portal. www.recruiting.com
BAYARD ADVERTISING
Recruitment advertising agency. Based in New York, New York, USA. www.bayardad.com
POTENTIALPARK COMMUNICATIONS
An international consulting and communication firm that provides qualitative and quantitative research for improving recruitment. Based in Leipzig, Germany and Stockholm, Sweden. www.potentialpark.com
ADNET ADVERTISING AGENCY
Specialists in immigration based recruitment advertising in print media through the United States and on Internet job/recruitment sites. Services include copy-writing, abbreviations, ad placement, ad tracking, and tear sheets. Based in New York, New York, USA. www.adnet-nyc.com
RECRUITING FLY
Directory of recruiting and human resources blogs. Based in Trumbull, Connecticut, USA. www.recruitingfly.com
JIM STROUD
Offering training guides, research tools, and a podcast for recruiters. Includes a weblog on the industry. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. www.jimstroud.com
EMPLOYEE RETENTION STRATEGIES
Provides a fact-based, research supported newsletter on employee retention, satisfaction, and motivation. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. www.employeeretentionstrategies.com
GLOBAL LEARNING RESOURCES
Recruiting consulting firm. Includes surveys, presentations, papers, articles, and free newsletter. Based in Fremont, California, USA. www.glresources.com
HARGER HOWE & ASSOCIATES
Employee recruitment and human resources advertising and communications agency. Based in Houston, Texas, USA with offices in Boston and Detroit. www.hargerhowe.com
RETENSA
A leader in Employee Retention and Research, companies use Retensa to attract, develop, and retain high performing employees. They create solutions to reduce staff turnover, improve morale, and build workforce metrics. Using Retensa’s 8-stage Employee Life Cycle Model, organizations increase engagement, improve loyalty, and reduce workforce costs. Leading services include Employee Surveys, Employee Cost Analysis, Management Training, Exit Interviews, and Succession Planning
www.retensa.com
TALENT KEEPERS
Provides employee retention services. Based in Maitland, Florida, USA. www.talentkeepers.com
INTERNET BUSINESS NETWORK
Internet recruiting resource for businesses and recruiters. Publishers of Electronic Recruiting News. Based in Mill Valley, California, USA. www.interbiznet.com/hrstart.html
THE WORK INSTITUTE
Helps organizations attract, retain, and develop human assets to optimize individual and organizational performance and profitability. www.workinstitute.com
INSIGHT EXIT
Employee Retention Tools www.insightexit.com
ADVIP.COM
Full service recruitment advertising agency. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. www.advip.com
CENTER FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Provides strategies to recruit, retain, and advance students and professionals in science and engineering disciplines. Services include needs assessment, training sessions, program implementation, and evaluation. Part of the University of Washington, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. www.engr.washington.edu/cwd
THE ASIA PACIFIC HEADHUNTER
Weblog that provides information on recruiting, executive search, and careers. www.searchniche.blogs.com
THE AGGREGATOR
Weblog that reviews issues relating to job recruitment and potential candidate strategic data research. www.hrinformation.blogspot.com
CLUFF & ASSOCIATES
Consultant on recruitment trends and employment practices. Core areas include competitive employment strategies, customized selection profiles and behavioral interviewing techniques, RIMS solution selection (applicant tracking), and recruitment metrics. Based in Reston, Virginia, USA. www.cluffassociates.com
EDISON-BLAKE INTERNATIONAL
Provides recruitment and selection tools as well as career management strategies, advice, and training. Based in Auckland, New Zealand. www.edisonblake.co.nz
EURO RSCG RILEY
Specialists in all areas of human resources and educational marketing throughout the United Kingdom. Offering traditional advertising, selection services, and web-based projects. Based in the United Kingdom. www.eurorscgriley.co.uk
FIRST ADVANTAGE RECRUITING SOLUTIONS
Provides process consulting and IT solutions related to recruiting. Based in Fishers, Indiana, USA.
www.fadvrecruiting.com/index.cfm
HR.COM
Covers employee compensation, HR management, and organizational development. www.hr.com
GUSTIN ADVERTISING
Specializing in recruitment advertising for clients across the United States. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.
www.gustinadvertising.net
HRSEO
Provides consulting services that help organizations utilize search engines to recruit. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
www.hrseo.com
IMPACT ADVERTISING & DESIGN
Oxford agency specializing in recruitment advertising and graphic design for print media and multimedia. Based in Oxford, England. www.iad.co.uk
JERSEY JOB GUIDE
Provides recruitment advertising tools (print and events) for employers located in New Jersey. Based in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. www.jerseyjobguide.com
JWT SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS
A full-service recruitment advertising and employment communications agency. Offers a range of recruitment related services. Based in Los Angelos, California, USA. www.jwtinside.com
RECRUITSAVVY
Services offered include: recruitment advertising, résumé mining, candidate research, and respoponse management services. Based in Mahwah, New Jersey, USA. www.recruitsavvy.com
RECRUITER RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Portal is designed to be a complete resource for the staffing, human resource, and recruiting industries. Based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. www.chicagorecruiting.com
TALENTDRAIN
Provides employee retention services. Based in London, England. www.talentdrain.com
WORKFORCE RETENTION
Offers employee retention solutions through outsourced telephone and online exit interviews and internal exit interview programs. www.workforceretentionhr.com
GLOSSARY
acronyms
AAP Affirmative Action Plan
ACH Automatic Clearing House
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act
AMA American Management Association
AOE Arising Out of Employment
APA American Payroll Association
BFOQ Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
CDHP Consumer Driven Health Plan
CEAP Certified Employee Assistance Professional
COBRA Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
CODA Cash or Deferred Arrangements
COE In the Course and Scope of Employment
DFEH Department of Fair Employment and Housing
DOL Department of Labor
EACC Employee Assistance Certification Commission
EAPA Employee Assistance Professionals Association
EASNA The Employee Assistance Society of North America
EE Eligible Employee
EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEVS Electronic Employment Verification System
ECTRRA The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
EPA Equal Pay Act
EPO Employment Process Outsourcing
FACTA Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
FEHA Fair Employment Practices Agency
FLSA Fair Labor Standards Act
FMLA Family and Medical Leave Act
GLB Gramm-Leach Biley Act
GPHR Global Professional in Human Resources
HCE Highly Compensated Employees
HCS Hazard Communication Standard
HDHP High Deductible Health Plan
HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HMO Health Maintenance Organization
HRA Health Reimbursement Account
HRCI Human Resource Certification Institute
HSA Health Savings Account
IRCA Immigration Reform and Control Act
JRIS Job Reference Immunity Statues
JSA Job Safety Analysis
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LOA Leave of Absence
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OWBPA Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990
PHI Protected Health Information
PHR Professional in Human Resources
PIE Period of Initial Eligibility
SARBOX Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
SHRM Society for Human Resource Management
SOX Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources
SPA Salary Reduction Agreement
SSA Social Security Administration
TDA Tax-Deferred Annuities
TSA Tax-Sheltered Annuities
WARN Workers Adjustment and Remaining Notification Act
