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A recent survey by professional services firm PwC, in partnership with the London School of Economics, finds a significant intergenerational difference of opinion when it comes to fair pay and what constitutes ethical behavior around pay, with the younger population wanting stronger protection for the less well-off, compared to the older generation who are more […]
Student loan debt casts a wide net and draws in a lot of people: students burdened with financial stress; workers who must reskill and upskill; and employers that must fill skills gaps and are seeking to increase diversity in their companies. People in each of these groups face financial constraints caused by student loan debt.
There’s no exhaustive list of potentially reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Whether an accommodation is reasonable will depend on the unique circumstances of each instance, including the individual’s limitations and essential job functions. Some accommodations, however, have been declared “unreasonable.” 3 Unreasonable ADA Accommodations 1. It isn’t reasonable to eliminate job’s essential functions. An […]
For any organization, a smaller, more dedicated workforce is preferable to a larger, less engaged one. But CEOs still find it challenging to motivate their employees to perform at their best. As a business leader, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and productive work environment for your employees. But how do you […]
More than 15 percent of all working-age adults live with a mental health condition. Mental health conditions are medical conditions which involve “changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these)” and “can be associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.” Mental health conditions are prevalent in the […]
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be phased out over the next 6 months.
Employee well-being and wellness programs are more than just trendy buzzwords. In fact, many employers are integrating wellness into their culture and seeing great results. No matter the size of your budget, wellness programs are possible for all businesses—big and small.
In a previous post, we began a discussion on the topic of business continuity planning. Business continuity planning is the process of identifying, planning mitigation for, and practicing to mitigate potentially existential threats to an organization.
Diverse leadership drives successful organizations. Deloitte research suggests companies with an inclusive culture are six times more likely to be innovative and twice as likely to reach financial goals—or surpass those goals. Businesses with more women in senior leadership positions experience greater productivity, higher profitability, and better company performance, according to a new report from […]
Usually payroll moves along smoothly. You record time worked and pay the hourly wage or overtime. Still, every once in a while, a situation crops up that makes you shake your head and start frantically thumbing through your policy manual for an answer. Here are a few common issues.