Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The New Year is a time for change—both personally and professionally. The Federal Trade Commission kicked off the new year with a historical proposal—one they hope will last, unlike so many unfulfilled New Year’s resolutions. The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would prohibit employers and employees from entering non-compete agreements. Employers could not […]
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What is ‘Quiet Quitting’ and What Can HR Do About It?
Spreading like fire on social media, “quiet quitting” has moved beyond TikTok and into everyday work environments. The term should be on every HR professional and manager’s radar. HR staff can minimize quiet quitting by keeping workers motivated and communicating about problems. Look at quiet quitting as an opportunity to improve your company culture and […]
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Finding the Right Time & Attendance Solution for Remote + Hybrid Workers
Some CEOs worry that remote workers only “pretend to work.” While this certainly isn’t true, companies do need accurate data about employees’ work hours and productivity. Finding the right remote time and attendance technology solution is important. In today’s world, HR must be able to adapt all processes and technology for remote and hybrid work. […]
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Seven HR Tips for Better Leave Management Policy
PTO, FMLA, sick days, vacation days, time off, absenteeism… Leave management is a major component of HR management and employee scheduling, but it shouldn’t be an ongoing source of problems and conflict. Handle time off requests fairly and efficiently in order to keep the entire company working effectively. With the right policies and HR software, […]
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Overtime Running Over-Budget? 10 Tips for Managing Overtime
Overtime is an important topic for businesses of all sizes. Excessive overtime leads to overspending for your company and overworked staff—on top of various employment laws and labor regulations to consider. Managing overtime is a crucial topic for HR and managers to plan for and address. Overtime policies need to be clear and fair. Overtime […]
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The State of HR: 5 Important Lessons from the SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) annual conference is a big deal. Like, a really big deal for HR professionals and companies of all sizes. This year’s event was as big as ever, especially on the heels of a COVID-hindered few years. Held in New Orleans over four jam-packed days (June 12-15), the event […]
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The Future of HR: New Roles Emerge to Boost Engagement and Retention
Job openings have climbed to record highs in the U.S. Companies across the country are working desperately to improve employee retention through improved benefits, flexible work schedules, and overall better employee engagement. With all of this, what does the future of HR hold? 4.25 million people quit their jobs in January 2022, up from 3.3 […]
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An HR Guide to Planning a Company Picnic
Hosting a company picnic is a great way to encourage team-building, comradery, and overall company spirit. A relaxed day dedicated to fun and games together can encourage cross-collaboration between departments—especially for larger companies where employees may not interact with everyone regularly. Through fun, team-building events like picnics, you can show your employees that you’re invested […]
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5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace: Implement a wellness program and mental health benefits Promote continual learning and development Provide sufficient PTO, leave, flexible schedules, and remote/hybrid work Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Promote a healthy, balanced approach to performance metrics According to the World Health Organization (WHO), employee mental […]
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Why CFOs Must Partner with HR and Utilize HR Technology
In today’s business world, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is no longer limited to only the financial aspects of a business. The role has evolved into a hybrid jack-of-trades with influence stretching across several departments. A CFO is largely responsible for the growth and transformation of a business through: Allocating budget and resources […]
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How Can HR Help Support and Retain Working Mothers?
Gender inequality isn’t a new problem in the workforce, but the pandemic made many issues more visible. When schools closed, significantly more women than men stepped away from work to focus on childcare and homeschooling. At the height of the early pandemic (September 2020), around 600,000 more women left their jobs than men (source: NPR) […]
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Top Ten Tips for Improving HR Communication
Communication is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to engaging with employees and improving the culture at your company. Most of the guidelines for HR communication are common sense, but your methods may need to be efficiently adapted to your business. The impact of effective communication You can’t overstate […]
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