'Why Work Sucks': A book review
Authors Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson provide their take on what’s wrong with the American workplace. If you’re one of the working hamsters who runs the daily wheel, you’re probably going to agree with them.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 essentials for your FMLA policy
Intermittent leave has rapidly become the No. 1 headache for HR/Benefits pros everywhere. But adding these measures to your FMLA policy will certainly ease the pain.
2020 trends: More employers offering paid parental leave
The 14th largest private company in the U.S. announced Nov. 7 that it now offers six weeks of paid parental leave to most of its 28,000 employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Pilot Flying J’s “gender-neutral” leave benefit is available to all new parents working at its rest stops, retail locations and […]
4 ways to boost employee appreciation for benefits
It can seem like a no-win situation: You work hard to provide the best benefits package your company can possibly afford, and employees still aren’t satisfied.
6 Crucial forms for the new FMLA
Under the new Family and Medical Leave Act regulations that take effect this month, you could be required to use six different types of notices — and forms: general, eligibility, rights and responsibilities, and designation, plus two medical forms.
65 awesome stats that'll make you better at recruiting & retention
The dirty work’s been done for you. Numerous reports and studies have been scoured, and the best findings have been delivered to you on a silver platter.
7 things that should never go in a handbook
Employee handbooks are supposed to protect the company. But thanks to these common mistakes, many policy manuals are a lawsuit waiting to happen.
A list of the Top 20 employee perks you're probably not offering
We’re all aware that generous benefits packages are an effective enticement for potential hires. But are you willing to go as far as these companies to sweeten employee perks?
Absenteeism could be eating up 22% of your total payroll costs
Everybody’s aware of the disruptive effect of employee absenteeism. But how much does absenteeism really cost?
Are your employees afraid to take their vacation time?
A new study says four in 10 Americans won’t use up their earned time off this year. Why? Apparently, they’re scared.
Benefit switch allowed unused PTO to go toward student loans
In a recent case study detailing what worked and what didn’t, Dan Bengyak, Vice President of Administrative Services at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY, shares how his company dealt with a vacation time issue: We had an interesting problem on our hands when it came to employees’ vacation time — they had […]
Benefits of company-wide vacation
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, […]
Best of HRBenefits: Obama backs mandatory sick leave: What it means to you
Does your company offer employees paid sick leave or a paid time off bank? If not, you may be forced to in the near future.
Can workers really decline FMLA leave? Second court weighs in
A dangerous trend for employers is appearing in FMLA lawsuits.
City offers grave plots for comp time
Work this one out with your Payroll people: How would you compensate employees with property — in this case, a cemetery plot?
COVID-19 wreaks havoc on PTO policies: 3 possible fixes
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of business. And as the summer months pass, another issue is being brought to light: Employees aren’t using their vacation time. Because of COVID-19 and the risks involved with traveling – and also worries about job security – many employees are rescheduling or outright cancelling vacation plans. […]
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