Impacting Wellness: Why Gym Memberships Aren’t Enough
In the quest for better employee health, it’s time to equip workers with tools that provide actionable personal information.
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How Technology Can Address the Growing Safety Concerns of Frontline Workers
There’s a serious disconnect in the frontline workspace. Many businesses are unaware that over 58% of employees believe the risk of being physically harmed on the job is rising. Additionally, 40% of them reported an increase in concerns about personal safety just in the last year. They no longer feel safe. There are a few reasons that […]
The AI Revolution: Unprecedented Job Disruption in an Accelerated Era
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global labor market in profound and far-reaching ways. As industries embrace AI to drive efficiency and innovation, the job landscape is experiencing unprecedented disruption. Just last month, the White House shared an analysis suggesting about 10 percent of U.S. workers are in jobs that face […]
What a Way to Go—But It Has Its Ups and Downs
Workers in Japan whose employers’ offices are in high-rise buildings can feel relieved. As part of emergency planning for earthquakes and other disasters, the Japanese government is planning on mandating toilets on elevators!
What Is the Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program?
You may have seen the recent Department of Labor (DOL) announcement that the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program has been extended by an additional 6 months. If you saw that and hadn’t already heard of this program, it may have you wondering what it is and whether it might be something your organization would […]
Waiving Departing Employee’s Notice Period Can Raise Discrimination Concerns
In a recent article, we looked at the pros and cons of letting soon-to-be-departing employees work the duration of their notice period or whether it’s better to cut ties quickly. Of special concern to many HR managers is whether waiving the notice period can somehow be considered discriminatory. Coincidentally, the Iowa Court of Appeals just […]
Tips for managing employee requests for time off during the holidays
The best way to account for employee absences during the holidays is to plan ahead. Creating a plan allows you to make sure that your company still has enough employees to operate while allowing time off to those who request vacation leave. Vacation leave is governed by the employer’s policies Remember that while neither federal […]
Top 5 Non-Cash Incentive Trends to Watch in 2023
Non-cash incentives are playing an important role in today’s employee attraction and retention strategies. The Great Resignation has started an important conversation, and workers have shown through their actions that they want to be seen as more than a cog in the machine. Employees are looking for more than a standard salary and benefits from […]
What to Look For When Hiring Remote Workers
The data is clear: employees want the flexibility to work remote. Whether it’s a desire to miss commute time, an itch to travel the world, or the simple ease of working in their pajamas, more and more employees are requesting to be remote workers. Since the COVID-19 pandemic helped prove that remote work can, in […]
Why You Want to Develop More Proactive Employees
Employees will be more proactive if they feel genuinely heard by their bosses and coworkers, as well as if they feel their contributions truly matter to their organizations. In addition, proactive employees will also feel more empowered to make their own decisions and get work done without the fear of being micromanaged or penalized.