In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to managing their human resources effectively. From recruitment and onboarding to employee training and compliance, the demands of HR can be overwhelming. These demands are most often felt by small and medium-sized businesses. This is where outsourced HR services can prove to be …
We understand that keeping up with complicated HR policies can be challenging. This is why we provide, HR Alerts, so you can get the latest news in a digestible form. Get the most recent update from the IRS on the 2023 standard mileage rates. On Dec. 29, 2022, the IRS announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates, …
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CBS News says, “There’s a new term for clocking in and doing the bare minimum at work: ‘quiet quitting.’” This employee practice is a type of disengagement in which employees no longer go above and beyond at work. They do as little as possible, but just enough to keep their jobs. The term “quiet quitting” …
In a flexible work arrangement, employees typically get to choose their work location and their work arrival and departure times. They may also have the ability to schedule their workday however they see fit. But as noted by the Department of Labor, “Under some [flexible work] policies, employees must work a prescribed number of hours …
In traditional performance reviews, managers assess their employees’ performance based on established goals for the year. The manager shares his or her assessment with the employee once per year during the annual performance review. However, the performance evaluation process is transforming, some organizations provide continuous feedback. Problems With Traditional Performance Reviews With traditional reviews, employees …
On August 12, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, over 700 pages of economic changes. What does the act do? And just as important, what does it not do? To start with the name, the act’s proponents say the new law will fight inflation with deficit reductions — which makes most people ask, “Does it …
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Workforce management is a process that employers implement with the goal of optimizing the productivity of their employees and the workplace. According to CIO Magazine, “WFM began as a means for improving the consistency, efficiency, and productivity of call centers but has since expanded to other industries and job functions.” What initially started out as …
Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a prevalent and serious medical condition that adversely impacts a person’s feelings, behaviors and thoughts. An employee who has depression may exhibit symptoms that can range from mild to severe, such as: Feeling sad. Losing interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Experiencing a depressed mood. Having sleep …
Employers have certain degrees of leverage when setting standards for their workplaces, which employees will subsequently be required to adhere to and follow. However, employers of private-sector employees must consider the National Labor Relations Act. What Is the NLRA? The NLRA is a federal law designed to grant employees “the right to form or join …
Hybrid or remote work environments are here to stay. When setting up a sustainable workflow and process, consider the following questions: The success or failure of your company may rely on your answers and their efficacy. Managing a hybrid or remote workforce Managing a hybrid workforce can create dilemmas without clear solutions. Some workers understand …
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