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  • Future-Proof Your Workforce: Essential Retention Tips for Small Businesses in 2025

    As we think about 2025, employee retention remains a critical issue for small business owners. With the labor market continuing to tighten and talent becoming more competitive, small businesses must focus on retention strategies to thrive.

  • Why Asking About Salary History is No Longer Ideal

    Salary history bans and pay transparency laws are reshaping hiring practices to close wage gaps, promote fairness, and build trust between employers and job seekers.

    How many times have you heard questions like, ‘What are your salary expectations?’ or, ‘What are you currently making in your job?’”

    While these may have been common questions in the past, it’s time to rethink their impact and relevance in today’s job market.

  • FLSA 2024: Key Changes and Compliance Strategies for Employers

    The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 2024 update introduces crucial changes to the salary test for exempt status, which determines whether employees are eligible for overtime pay. Under the new regulations, the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees has been raised, affecting a significant number of workers and employers. This blog will explore the key updates to the salary test for exempt status, provide strategies for compliance, and emphasize the importance of staying informed and adapting to these changes. Employers must review and adjust their compensation practices to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.

  • Total Rewards Best Practices in 2024
    February 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM

    In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, organizations are continuously refining their total rewards strategies to attract, retain, and engage top talent. As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, staying abreast of emerging trends and leveraging research-based compensation insights will be essential in designing and implementing effective total rewards strategies that drive positive outcomes for employees and employers alike.

  • Culture & Wellness
    August 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM

    Building employee wellness is crucial for creating a positive and productive work environment.

  • Demystifying Form I-9: Your Guide to Employment Eligibility Verification & The 2023 New Form
    July 26, 2023 at 4:00 AM

    Introduction

    As an employer or an employee in the United States, you might have heard about Form I-9 at some point in your professional journey. Form I-9, officially known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, plays a crucial role in ensuring that all workers in the country are authorized to work legally. While it may seem like yet another bureaucratic requirement, understanding Form I-9 and its significance can save both employers and employees from potential legal and financial repercussions. In this blog post, we'll dive into the basics of Form I-9, its purpose, how to fill it out correctly, the importance of compliance, and the 2023 revisions.

    Let's chat more about this important onboarding task!

  • Does this data suprise you?
    January 20, 2023 at 5:00 AM

    Let's get focused on the 4 key facets of inclusion: Awareness, Authenticity, and Accountability.

  • Silos belong on the farm. Not in the Office.
    December 1, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    If your company managers are building silos, you probably will find individual pieces of the business aren't working.

  • Training For Impact.
    November 7, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    Let's Chat about Leadership Training.

  • IT's the LAW; NOT an OPTION.
    September 12, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    It's The Law. The Right Thing To Do.

  • Engage. Engage. Engage.
    July 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

    85% of employees are disengaged.

  • A Map To Success!
    March 29, 2022 at 4:00 AM

    Did you know that 22% of job turnover were directly related to a lack of growth?

  • The Big Wave.
    February 28, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    The is a 2nd Tsunami is here--moving in to hit companies in 2022.

  • Build It.
    January 10, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    Healthy inclusive company cultures have to be built; they do not just appear one day.

  • The Future with COVID? Returning to Work.
    December 28, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    Workplace safety and wellness.

  • Career Advice: A Competitive Edge For New HR Talent
    August 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM
    ✔ Are you looking to "break into" the HR field?✔ Are you currently enrolled in a college studying HR Management?A few weeks ago, I was asked to share my tips on how to transition into the human resources field. I offered my "Top 4" tips...
  • Equity Expanded.
    July 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM

    New Law. New Workplace Considerations.

  • Engaging Remote Workers
    June 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM
    The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many U.S companies to consider remote work for the remainder of the year – a monumental operational shift testing our communication processes and the way we work. HR's role is proactive and intentional with the goal of...
  • Remote Work Facts....it is completely different.
    April 23, 2020 at 9:00 AM
    Contact us to learn more about engaging remote workers during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond! The future of work is remote job designs and we can help you to successfully navigate change and challenge.
  • 60% More Productivity
    February 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
    Today, 75% of younger workers want workplace flexibility. Remote workers are 60% more productive, however, we need to select employees who can navigate this work environment and train managers about the possible performance issues with virtual teams.Why th...
  • Hit the mark by understanding the HR needs first
    January 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM
    A perfect example of a company managing the needs assessment process like a champion is Hershey Co.WHY? 1) They understand that looming skilled labor shortages will affect this business and that younger workers don't see manufacturing in a positi...
  • Who Doesn't Love a Good Plan?
    January 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM
    Did you know that 83 % of #executives say they will be increasing the use of contingent, intermittent or consultant employees in the future? While the organization’s financial goals are often front and center in a top-level strategy, in most companies, pe...

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