Meet Your Future Workforce: 4 Factors Shaping Generation Z
Here are four major influences that are shaping Generation Z and will impact the future workforce.
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Hiring for Strengths: Why a Person-First Approach Puts Businesses Ahead
For the past few years, team member engagement has started to become one of the most telling statistics about a company. While it looks different in each organization and the definition might change per team leader, there is no debate about the importance of it in the ever-changing modern workplace.
Best Practices from Former Wage/Hour Administrator
Timekeeping and Payroll Best Practices McCutchen suggests HR managers pay attention to the following issues:
Supervisor Training Case Study: Cake Theft
It’s not every day that you hear about a case that literally hinges on whether a cake was stolen. But that was the issue at the center of a recent case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. The court had to decide whether a grocery store had a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason […]
The Value of Employee Social Events in Training and Onboarding Efforts
Company gatherings and office parties are often the subject of criticism and skepticism. On the one hand, there is a potential risk, and many employers express reservations over the potential for unprofessional behavior and potential legal or reputational impacts, especially when alcohol is involved.
The 5 Company Perks Your Staff Expects and How to Build on Them
A recent survey of 1,000 office workers by Adler Business Gifts found that 97% of employees expect company perks as part of their employment package. We all know how much recruitment can cost, so retaining your staff is more important than ever. If your business isn’t already offering a benefits package alongside your basic salary, […]
FMLA Leave 101: Use of Return-to-Work Status Reports
Monitoring employees on FMLA leave is one of the many obligations of employers administering FMLA leave of absence for employees. In fact, while the employee is out, employers have several things to monitor: The total amount of leave used and how much is remaining in the leave year. The use of paid leave, which can […]
Pay for Performance? Your Comp Program Is Still ‘Old School’
Even with pay for performance, says Epps, managing partner of EP2S Compensation Solutions, LLC, many companies are promoting the wrong people and granting raises for the wrong reasons. Promotional raises increase labor costs, but don’t necessarily help the company perform better. “Whether the company’s performance is good or poor doesn’t make much difference in labor […]
To Be or Not to Be: Is Retention Becoming Obsolete?
Employee retention is one of the most important factors contributing to the growth and success of a company. Or is it? For decades retention has been viewed by HR professionals as one of, if not the leading health-indicator of an organization.
Why Leaders Should be Creating a Culture of Genuine Employee Well-Being
Human sustainability and employee well-being are consistently innovating board-level agenda items. However, despite leaders feeling positive about their efforts and initiatives, statistics indicate that workers are not so convinced. According to Deloitte’s latest Well-being at Work survey, 74% of employees say improving their well-being is more important than career advancement. Human sustainability, therefore, is still […]