With all the modern employee challenges employers face, such as high turnover and the Great Resignation, companies need to think out of the box when it comes to benefits. One place to do that is PTO. Every employee is different. It’d be great if employers could create a PTO plan where every employee designed their […]
There’s been a lot of conflicting reports when it comes to employees’ working arrangements. Some never want to return to the office, while others want that “normalcy” back. But a new study found it’s not necessarily a specific arrangement employees want most — they want stability. International talent company Yoh conducted a survey of American […]
Though COVID-19 case numbers are dropping, employers are still dealing with workers seeking exemptions from vaccine requirements. And one popular reason for refusing the vaccine is due to religious beliefs. Employers have to tread carefully as to not violate the Civil Rights Act — but they also can’t just grant a religious exemption to anyone […]
A fantasy for many American workers has now become a reality for the citizens of Belgium. The country just announced employees will be entitled to a four-day workweek, as well as the right to disconnect and ignore messages from work outside of business hours. The move was done in an effort to improve the quality […]
While working remotely during the beginning of the pandemic may have cooled down any burgeoning office romances, a recent study shows they’re making a comeback. One-third of employees reported they’ve been involved with a co-worker this year, which is up from the 27% of workers who admitted to an office romance back in 2020. It […]
Here’s a good reminder for all HR employees. Double- and triple-check you’ve dotted your “I’s” and crossed your “T’s”. That way what happened to the city of Boston’s HR department won’t happen to you! On Jan. 18, Boston’s HR department sent an email to about 100 employees who were unvaccinated and had tested positive for […]
As an HR/Benefits pro, knowing what makes a great remote onboarding program is vital. It sets the tone for connecting new employees to the workplace. Shocking news: Only one in 10 employees “strongly agree” their employer knocks onboarding out of the park, according to a Gallup study published before the pandemic hit the U.S. And, […]
Last month, several devastating tornadoes resulted in the deaths of six workers in Illinois, and eight more in Kentucky. In both instances, employers had ordered these employees to continue working through the tornado warnings. And while most employers wouldn’t risk their employees’ safety like this, it acts as a reminder for all to be prepared […]
Yes, the Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine mandate for business with 100 plus employees. But don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! You probably have done a lot of work to get ready for the vaccine mandate. But that doesn’t mean all your work was for nothing. You can still implement parts of […]
