De-Stressing Benefits: Helping Employees Prepare for Open Enrollment
Open enrollment feels like the worst kind of game show. Most of the contestants don’t understand the rules. Despite that, everyone races against the clock, randomly choosing how much to gamble on their healthcare coverage. The most affordable coverage often leaves policyholders uncertain about whether they and dependents are fully covered. Fortunately, HR teams can […]
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Give Your Employees the Gift of Fair Holiday Scheduling
The holiday season is for celebration–not arguments about staff schedules. When the holidays roll around, several employees often request the same time off. Conflicts make it harder to avoid understaffing without hurting someone’s feelings. Fortunately, clear leave policies and advanced HR software can help you preserve everyone’s spirit of goodwill towards fellow staff. The holidays […]
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‘Tis the Season: A Guide to Seasonal Recruiting
Hiring seasonal employees can be a challenge, but the results can make or break your business. Utilize thoughtful planning to turn the increased seasonal workload into even bigger opportunities for your business. Here are several tips to attract the best seasonal employees. What are seasonal employees? Seasonal employees are hired to work for a short […]
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DOL Proposes New Overtime Rules: What to Know and How to Prepare
The U.S. Department of Labor will propose an increase of the minimum salary threshold for overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act to $1,059 per week, or $55,068 per year, the agency announced Wednesday. What are the new overtime rules proposed by DOL? The proposed threshold would mark an increase from the current level […]
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86ing High Turnover: How to Reduce Restaurant Turnover with HR Technology
Turnover has always been a problem in restaurants, but it’s getting harder to ignore. According to a 2022 National Restaurant Association survey: Turnover isn’t just expensive; it erodes your company culture. A short staffed restaurant has a harder time satisfying customers. The workers who remain are overworked to the point of burnout. Excessive turnover can […]
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What Employers Should Know About the Form I-9 Update
In late July 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of an updated Form I-9. The purpose of Form I-9 is to verify employment eligibility in the United States. Shortened and streamlined, the new form is now available to employers and will be the preferred version after August 1, 2023. […]
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Transforming the Employee Experience: Money-Saving Platforms HR Teams Should Integrate
It’s no secret that the world of work is going through a bit of a rough patch these past few months. Layoffs, budget cuts, and hiring freezes dominate the many industries. Meanwhile, other industries are desperate for new talent. One thing is clear: businesses need to reevaluate the way they invest in their employees, starting […]
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People-First Software: Empowering Your Workforce with HR Technology
Despite all the headlines about self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, it’s far too early for most humans to worry about robots “stealing our jobs.” New technology is often impressive, but it also makes us appreciate where and how actual humans make a real difference. As HR professionals and business owners work to improve efficiency and […]
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Never Too Late to Update: Critical 2023 Employee Handbook Updates
Even without big changes in your workplace, your employee handbook likely needs an update every year, including 2023. Employee handbook updates are becoming increasingly important, as we’ve previously talked about how, when, and why to update. Reviewing your handbook quarterly is best, but you’ll definitely need to check for outdated policies at least once a […]
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HR Tips for Managing a Multigenerational Workforce
While startups might employ workers from the same graduating class, mature businesses typically have a mix of older and younger workers. A multigenerational workforce is bound to have its fair share of ups and downs. Different generations bring their own attitudes to the workplace, shaped by personal experience as well as cultural landmarks from different […]
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The Importance of Building a Better HR and CEO Relationship
HR’s relationship with the CEO is more important than ever. Top executives have to think about the big picture. In doing that, it’s hard to consider all the ways decisions might impact staff. HR often serves as a liaison between the C-suite and the rest of the workforce, helping to keep everyone pointed in the […]
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Encouraging Employees to Use PTO is Actually Good for Business
According to the U.S. Travel Association, more than half of American workers had unused PTO time in 2018. The same study found that unused PTO added up to over 768 million vacation days that year. Some workers are afraid to use PTO. HR may not be aware of the unwritten expectations in various departments. Managers […]
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