Proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to be exempt from overtime were published in last Friday’s Federal Register. You have until Nov. 7 to...
The basic principles for dealing with difficult people, whether a new colleague or someone misunderstanding you, are universally applicable and can benefit you in all...
Post-pandemic, a new trend emerged that’s been driving hiring managers insane — and that’s candidates not showing up for interviews. Mind you, these aren’t...
Within the last year, we’ve seen widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Prominent companies like Meta, Netflix, Google, and X (formerly Twitter) have made headlines...
Bringing in a new hire involves a flurry of activity. Ultimately, you want to get the person comfortable and up to speed as soon as possible. Furthermore, making efforts...
While many assume federal law dictates break times, the FLSA is actually vague on this issue. Therefore, employer responsibilities regarding rest and meal breaks often...
Do you have a way to visualize crucial HR metrics like employee engagement, performance management, and time tracking? If not, then consider adopting an HR analytics...
You can help employees with their current educational expenses, pick up their student loans, or even help out employees’ children with their educational expenses. But...
Can’t get enough applicants to fill your open position? Feel like you’re always hiring? Think you’ve tried everything?
Maybe you’re just making some rookie...
Matthew, a manager at a large home-improvement store, always thought his company could benefit from a new hire training program. But it took an embarrassing occurrence...
The saga of 401(k) catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0 is well known. Beginning with catch-up contributions to be made next year, employees whose Social Security...
There often comes a time when you need employees to move for your business. Perhaps you are opening a new location and want a few of your top team members to lead the...
Employers have been trying to unpack the provisions of SECURE 2.0 since it was signed at the end of 2022. The law is nothing short of a detailed overhaul of employer...
After spending a good deal of time and money recruiting, why would any organization not want to provide new employees with the maximum chance to succeed? Wasting...
HR professionals handle countless processes and workflows, such as payroll, recruiting, onboarding, measuring employee performance, and monitoring employee engagement....
To cultivate a thriving workplace, leaders must actively build employee confidence. Consistent check-ins, genuine appreciation, and unwavering belief in team members'...
Whether you’re engaging in a million-dollar business deal or disputing a property line with a neighbor — negotiating is something that people do all the time,...
During times of low unemployment, the temptation exists to ease up on choosiness in the name of filling vacancies. This approach, though, could end up creating greater...
A federal appeals court just made it harder for some employers to defend against discrimination claims, and the ruling could set up a big Supreme Court fight that may...
Even in the age of remote and hybrid work, there are times when you may need employees to relocate to a new work location. As business needs change or your business...
