With warm weather rapidly approaching comes the return of summer interns to many workplaces. There are a lot of benefits to using interns. Doing so can help develop new talent and get future employees interested in your field. Internship programs also allow students to get that hands-on experience many of them need to earn their […]
We aren’t the same workforce we were a few years ago. Our eyes have been opened to the world of remote/hybrid work. And one thing is certain, there’s no going back. Employees have tasted the freedom and enjoy making themselves a priority. Now, employers are challenged with meeting and trying to exceed employees’ desires, to […]
Correctly classifying employees can be tricky sometimes — particularly when FLSA fines are steep if employers fail to pay overtime when they should. A recent case had several employees claiming their company owed them overtime, and had misclassified them as exempt workers. The company argued the employees were exempt because of the administrative exemption. Here’s […]
Heads up, employers. With inflation rising 8.5% since last March, employees’ pay isn’t stretching the way it used to — and they’re going to want their companies to make up the difference. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released an inflation report recently, and numbers are looking grim for consumers. The biggest culprits behind inflation? […]
The Great Resignation looms large in any HR team’s vision, and the culture of retention is evolving rapidly. Employees aren’t satisfied with average pay and average benefits anymore. Even an above-average salary isn’t enough if an employee doesn’t care about their work. According to a panel of senior HR executives, a competitive salary is only […]
On April 6, the White House released a press briefing announcing the U.S. Department of Education was extending the forbearance on student loan repayment, interest and collections through Aug. 31, 2022. President Biden said in extending the COVID-19 national emergency, he recognized that the U.S. was still recovering from the pandemic. And that while we are doing […]
Every HR pro knows what to include in job ads: a description, qualifications, company benefits and sometimes a salary range. Something most companies don’t advertise is that they expect the new employee to work without pay — but that didn’t stop one employer from trying it! ‘A without salary basis’ A job posting from the […]
After a years-long battle, the U.S. women’s soccer team is finally victorious in their fight for equal pay. The U.S. Soccer Federation has just paid the women’s team $24 million to settle its gender discrimination lawsuit. While the payout is a major victory, it didn’t come easily for the team. Class-action lawsuit The team’s battle […]
Why do employees feel they can call the shots when it comes to the benefits their employers provide? Because those who stuck with their companies through 2020, despite the many layoffs, mandates and shortages, expected to be compensated for their loyalty and perseverance. When they weren’t, they jumped ship to employers who were offering bigger […]
