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Phil Brunner

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Re: Better to post Hiring Range or Salary Range?
Corporate based in CA so we are required to post range. We use min to midpoint as that posted range. Hiring anyone above the midpoint needs officer approval.
- Phil_Brunner
- 4 mths ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: PTO Buyback Question
Sarah, We didn’t have a one-time buyback but rather a clause in our PTO policy that allowed employees to cash out one (1) week per year. Everyone loved the option, including management,…
- Phil_Brunner
- 2 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: What do you offer traveling employees for a meal per diem?
Karen, I may be able to help you out but what I have is a little dated. I've been involved with systems that pay a flat amount daily and those where you entered info based on departure/return time…
- Phil_Brunner
- 2 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Paying out PTO upon resignation
We pay out all accrued but unused vacation at time of termination even if no notice is provided. We cap accrued maximum at twice what you can earn in a year. Balances carry over into the next year.…
- Phil_Brunner
- 4 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Making Employees Comfortable Wearing Masks in Heat
We have the ability to socially distance at our work stations in the warehouse. We allow them to have mask cover mouth but not nose as long as they keep the 6 ft rule in effect. Phil Brunner
- Phil_Brunner
- 5 yrs ago
- Safety & Health
- Reported - view
Re: Payroll Change to Two Times Per Month
We are on that payroll cycle now for everyone, including hourly employees. I much prefer the every two (2) week payroll even though you end up paying a "week in the hole".…
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Creating a Travel Budget
From my experience, creating a travel budget is unique to each company based on expected needs, culture, and resources. If you shoot me an email, I would be happy to share our Business Travel policy…
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: PTO Policy
If you send me your email address I will get the last one I created to you. It would be in stark contrast to yours since time was accrued and paid out at termination but could be used as a starting…
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Rehire Policy
We have a 180 day policy for re-hires to be re-instated with no loss of seniority. Anything more than that period and the new hire is treated as never having been employed except for any possible…
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Looking for Worker's Compensation TPA Recommendations
Rebecca, We use Careworks for both sides of the equation and have found them to be very competent. Phil Brunner philip.brunner@ilna.isza.com
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Safety & Health
- Reported - view
Re: Scheduled Time Off without pay
Where I've seen make-up time allowed is in our facility in California and it must be done in the same week as the time missed with a signed request first.…
- Phil_Brunner
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: What is your vacation / PTO award for 15+ years of service?
Michelle, We offer PTO rather than vacation which includes what used to be vacation, floating holidays, and personal days. We don't care why you take the time off and didn't see the need to keep…
- Phil_Brunner
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: PTO Policy Design & Bereavement Leave
Employees begin accruing PTO immediately with a beginning balance of zero (credited 1st of following month). We allow a cash out of 40 hours annually and the maximum balance an individual can reach…
- Phil_Brunner
- 7 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Dress Code Dilemma
We operate a warehouse with an office attached. Warehouse is relaxed (shorts, tshirts, etc. but the office falls under C unless your primary functions place you in the warehouse with regularity.…
- Phil_Brunner
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Average severance offered
We've averaged 1.5 weeks for every year of service but as a rule our comp/benefits are on the rich side. One week is not out of line.
- Phil_Brunner
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Merger & Acquisition Monitoring
Jana, I don't know any local companies involved in M&A but do have a checklist our corporate office provided covering relevant items to be investigated.…
- Phil_Brunner
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: PTO Leave Banks
We earned PTO monthly and cap our balances at 300 hours for those who earn PTO at the highest accrual rate. We have locations in California and time off there needs to remain in the form it is…
- Phil_Brunner
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view

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