Nevada’s New Law on Independent Contractors Takes Effect July 1
Nevada’s new law on determining whether workers should be classified as employees instead of independent contractors takes effect July 1.
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Think Baby Boomers Are Retiring? Think Again
When it comes to generations in the workplace, a lot of focus has been on the Millennial and Gen Z age groups. Sure, they’re young and are taking up a majority of the workforce, but that doesn’t mean you should discount Baby Boomers and Gen X workers.
6 Proven Ways to Empower a Greater Employee Experience
A satisfied and happy staff contributes greatly to business growth. Your investment in employee empowerment to enhance the employee experience will pay off tenfold.
Employers, Get Ready for Spike in Biometric Privacy Lawsuits
Since the introduction of biometric authentication technology, the number of employers using it to capture their employees’ biometric data has grown. Some employers require employees to clock in and out of work using their fingerprints. Others rely on facial recognition software and retina scans to accomplish the same. While the technology offers several advantages, you […]
Blockchain: Three Powerful Applications for HR
Blockchain has already disrupted the payments and insurance industry, but its effects on other business areas, such as HR, have the potential to be profound. Blockchain works as a secure, digital transaction technology that can be programmed to keep a record of virtually everything of value, making tampering with the records almost impossible. Blockchain removes […]
Everything Sucks! Lessons on How NOT to Behave in the Workplace
Everything Sucks! is a Netflix comedy series set in the mid-1990s at Boring High School. The show follows high school freshman Luke O’Neil, his friends, and his first crush (Kate Messner) as they navigate high school in the 1990s. Over the course of the show, Luke’s mother becomes close to the high school principal (and […]
4 Professional Certificates and Programs for Employees in 2019
Whether you develop specific professional certificates and programs yourself or rely on reputable third parties, here are four you’ll want to make sure your employees have access to in 2019.
It’s Not Me—It’s You: How to Break Up With Your Employees
Relationships—both personal and professional—can be complicated. Just like first dates, job interviews offer candidates the chance to show a prospective employer the best possible version of themselves: smart, charming, funny, and responsible. As an employer, you ask exploratory questions about a candidate’s background, education, interests, and goals for the future to see if it’s a […]
State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map)
Minimum wage increases will affect numerous locations on July 1, 2019.
Develop These 3 Types of Courage in Employees
Who wins in a courageous workforce? Everyone. With fewer anxieties and fears—and more grit and determination—courageous workers take on more challenging projects, cope better with change, and speak up on important issues. The boss and the company benefit, and by improving their own performance, employees do, too.