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The economy is sending mixed signals, and the uncertainty has people on edge and unsure how to respond. U.S. unemployment has been hovering around the 3.5% mark for more than a year, creating a tight labor market. Meanwhile, as interest rates edge up and inflation eases but remains a drag on consumer demand, big tech […]
When implementing an employee benefit program, there are a lot of considerations. Clearly, the employer must consider what benefits will be advantageous in order to attract the right employees. But employers also must be sure they know what risks they’re taking on when opting to include specific benefits.
HRSBT recently reported on the predicted costs this year’s eclipse had on employers’ bottom line—roughly $694 million—and if you missed the path of totality during this year’s eclipse, fear not, the next one should be making its way into the United States on April 8, 2024.
In today’s fiercely competitive job market, the quest for talent has evolved into a strategic battlefield for organizations across industries. Amid this intense competition, a hidden facet of the job market has gained prominence: the enigmatic realm known as the “hidden job market.” As studies reveal, a significant portion of job opportunities remain concealed from […]
Phones across Hawaii lit up at 8:07 a.m. on January 13 with an alert that a ballistic missile was hurtling toward the state. Two minutes later, Governor David Ige learned that the alert had been mistakenly sent. But it took another excruciating 15 minutes before he took to Twitter to clarify that there was “NO […]
When children proudly show a drawing to their parents, the universal reaction is one of praise and adoration. Parents don’t typically provide critical feedback like “That doesn’t look like me” or “Trees are supposed to be green.” The primary goal is to show love and encouragement and avoid hurt feelings, rather than develop a world-class […]
COVID-19 has pitted health and safety against the well-being of people and organizations. Keeping communities safe has meant sacrificing so much, and the pains of the past year have been twofold: Businesses have been forced to close or become remote, and workers’ emotional well-being has been at risk.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that imposes minimum wage, overtime, record-keeping, and child labor requirements. Although the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the FLSA, employees may file their own lawsuits under the Act. A lawsuit may be an individual action or a collective action, which is similar to a […]
A federal judge in Texas has instituted a nationwide injunction, halting the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its associated reporting rule, which required “reporting companies” to submit reports to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) detailing the identity of each beneficial owner of the reporting company by January 1, 2025. In Texas Top […]
by Dan Oswald “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” I came across that question in a book the other day, and it really got me thinking. I firmly believe there are many things we don’t try because we’re convinced we won’t succeed. The thinking goes, “Why even go […]