HR Tip of the Week
Gossip in the Workplace
Are you facing an issue with gossip in your workplace? How is it handled?
In a workplace with many employees, casual gossip is bound to occur. View More
Gossip in the Workplace
Are you facing an issue with gossip in your workplace? How is it handled?
In a workplace with many employees, casual gossip is bound to occur. View More
Travel Time Compensation
Are you unsure of whether to pay nonexempt hourly employees for travel time? In 2018, the U.S. DOL addressed this issue to clarify when travel time is considered work time, as this can become a complex issue for employers. View More
7 Workforce Management Trends for 2019
How are you getting the most out of your workforce in 2019? From Gen Z to Baby Boomer, the workplace is poised to be uniquely diverse, and there are new tools to manage it. Here are seven workforce management trends HR managers should follow to maximize their company’s biggest asset — its people. Read More…
‘Smart Mobility’ as an Employee Perk: Know the Risk and Reward
With bike-share and electric scooters becoming more popular across the U.S., employers are capturing the opportunity to offer memberships and discounts for such services as a perk to employees. This benefit helps alleviate commuting costs, and adds value to existing employer-promoted wellness programs. View More
HR Tip of the Week: Gain Efficiency with HR Management Software
A variety of Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) exist to provide everything from comprehensive HR to performance, recruiting or benefits focused platforms. When choosing HR software, consider a scalable, cloud-based option that will integrate well with your other business processes. View More
NLRB Scales Back Employee Protections
The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled to limit the definition of ‘protected, concerted activity’, which historically protects individual employees trying to encourage group action. View More
When Employers Can and Cannot Require Employees to Show Their Social Security Card
An employee may present an employer his or her Social Security card to complete payroll or I-9 paperwork. When completing the employee’s Form W-2, the employer should request that the employee present the card to record or verify the information but are not advised to “require” them to do so, according to the IRS. View More
Latest Advice on EEO-1 Reporting
Are you confused on when and how to include the newest pay and hours-worked requirements in your EEO-1 report? EEO-1 reports, due May 31, are required to include the new Component 2 data consisting of pay and hours-worked data. View More
Does your company use “Probationary Period” wording within its employment policies?
Is your company still using probationary periods to evaluate the suitability of new hires? If so, you may want to reconsider as the use of probationary periods has become an outdated practice that could lead to potential legal complications. View More
Providing a Menopause-Friendly Workplace
What does your company do to help women better manage menopause-related symptoms?
For many women, menopause can have several physical and psychological effects – including hot flashes, depression, anxiety, headaches, loss of energy, body aches, etc. – that can impact their performance at work. View More