Helping New Workers Achieve Financial Security
It’s a challenge for any company to attract top talent. This primarily rings true in a competitive labor market where unemployment sits at roughly 3.7%, the lowest in nearly 50 years.1
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How to Support Flexible Workers in 2024
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the COVID-19 pandemic changed work as we know it. One of the ways it unquestionably changed the American workforce was by making flexible work situations the norm. Remote workers, completing tasks on their own hours, were everywhere—and they were getting their jobs done. There are obviously benefits to […]
Oh Joy! Guest Worker Case Answers Tricky Wage and Hour Questions
A recent decision from a California Court of Appeal addressed the issue of whether a worker without a work permit was entitled to minimum wage and overtime protections under federal and state law. Further, the court examined the novel issue of whether lodging and meals provided to an employee may be used to satisfy the […]
Should You Be More Judicious with Your Input?
Some people always have something to say. Regardless of the subject matter or their personal involvement, they feel the need to chime in at every opportunity. Although this may simply be someone’s personality, others may see it as a deliberate strategy to get noticed and have an impact in the office.
Hiring Is Heating Up! How to Attract the Best Summer Talent for Your Organization
Contrary to popular belief, summer employment is not reserved for just the recreation and outdoor industries. And while the summer is already underway, hiring intentions remain constant among many industries.
How Recruiters Are Able to Source Candidates Some Employers Can’t Reach
How do you find the right employee, effectively combine traditional and modern search tools, and correctly assess whether a candidate’s qualifications meet the employer’s requests? In this article, we’ll discuss the technology recruiters can use in their search for and selection of the right candidates and the tools leaders in the recruitment market have successfully […]
Pandemic Offers Unique Opportunity to Hire Military Veterans and Spouses
For a number of reasons, military veterans often find that landing a job outside the military can be very difficult. Additionally, they often get placed in jobs that don’t utilize their military training, leading to poor retention and general dissatisfaction. In a recent interview, I discussed the situation, how employers can help, and the unique […]
Watch for Ways to Remove Weight Bias from your Workplace
Weight is not a protected characteristic in most civil rights laws, meaning workplace discrimination based on weight is largely permitted. There is some momentum to include weight as a protected category in civil rights laws, however, given the growing body of research on the impact of weight bias. Employees who have high body weight may […]
IRS Issues 2018 Form W-4, Updated for TCJA Changes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the 2018 version of its Form W-4, which reflects changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Employees are not required to resubmit Form W-4 to their employer, but some will find it advisable to do so.
How My Workplace Supported Me as a Single Mother – and Yours Can Too
Parenting can be exhausting. From getting everyone out the door in the morning to preparing dinner before soccer practice, the everyday stresses of parenthood can leave parents feeling burned out, isolated, and depressed. The recent Surgeon General advisory highlights the sheer scope of this issue: 48% of parents say that most days their stress is […]