The current market for job candidates is competitive, to say the least. Employers are trying to offer salaries that attract the cream of the crop. And the goal of many organizations is to ensure their pay is externally competitive and internally equitable. But what about remote employees? How do you compensate them so that they’re […]
Did you know that a company with 10,000 employees that has a culture of recognition can save $16.1 million in turnover costs … annually! And when companies provide their employees with appropriate recognition workers are 56% less likely to shop around for new jobs. Unfortunately, according to a study by Workhuman and Gallup, employees say […]
The pandemic was and still is a source of great financial stress for many people. And like we’ve mentioned before, employees who are focused on personal financial problems aren’t focused on their work. So why are we still talking about this? Because financial stress is still taking a toll on employees’ physical and mental health. […]
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 […]
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 […]
In case employers didn’t already know how important it was to ensure employees are classified and paid correctly, the DOL issued a very expensive reminder to the tune of $7.2 million. Here’s what the employer in question did wrong — and how you can avoid the same mistake. Years of unpaid OT Steadfast Medical Staffing, […]
Want to know what benefits are highly coveted nowadays? Fertility and family-forming benefits. Out of 1,000 respondents, only 12% had these benefits. And out of them, 50% don’t feel their company offers enough to meet their needs. That’s according to a new study by Carrot Fertility in collaboration with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Jumping […]
Your workforce carries higher education debt than you think. Sixty-five percent of college-educated Americans are managing student loan payments right now. On average, they owe $37,113, according to Credit Summit. Carrying a financial burden that heavy can impact employee wellbeing and productivity. Especially when COVID-19 federal relief benefits eventually will expire. What employers can do […]
The pandemic was a huge financial stress on many people. So, offering benefits, like emergency savings accounts funded by payroll deductions, is growing in popularity and one way you can help employees. Recent research shows that 37% of U.S. households couldn’t come up with $400 for an emergency expense if necessary, and 52% of mid-income […]
Vacation time isn’t entirely relaxing anymore. A modern employee taking time off from work may still find themselves inundated with emails, calls from their boss or even quick-task requests. Connectivity and technology are the culprits behind this “always on” culture. It can be damaging. If employees never get the chance to truly disconnect and recharge, […]
Do your employees truly understand the benefits you offer? There are reports going around that say a good portion of employees don’t understand their benefits. And that’s not good because if they don’t understand them, they won’t use them. And that spells dollars lost for firms. What do you do? First off, don’t get frustrated. […]
When employees have used up all their FMLA, and ask for even more leave under ADA, what can you do? What legal actions, if any, can you take, and just how far do the employees’ rights extend? Requests for additional leave after FMLA is exhausted is a big headache for HR. It’s important to understand […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is the ultimate game-changer that has turned many things, especially business, on its head. Most companies have implementing work-from-home-arrangements for employees so they can keep things running. Along with all the cautions about online scams and email phishing, another pitfall awaits: It’s possible that without a legally sound remote work policy, your […]
You may know the in’s and out’s of more common Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) trouble spots, but what about some of these lesser-known areas?
