Just What Are ‘Competitive Wages’?
Have you recently gassed up your car or gone grocery shopping at the supermarket? If you have, you understand how inflation is steadily eroding your purchasing power. The cost of living is outpacing wage increases, causing many employees to test the job market to find better compensation. For small businesses to remain competitive, there are […]
Helping Your Employees Self-Service their HR Information
Can employee self-service (ESS) systems allow employees to take care of tasks usually reserved for the HR department? Yes! Employees will appreciate taking charge of their own information and HR staff can be freed for more significant tasks. Here is a list of what employees can do, typically through your payroll system (as well as […]
Tips for Addressing Employee Well-Being
Happy employees tend to be more engaged and more productive. The opposite is also true. When people feel disconnected or undervalued, performance often suffers. The real question for leaders is what actually makes employees feel happy and supported at work. What today’s workforce wants Research continues to show a shift in employee priorities, especially among […]
Understanding Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts designed for U.S. citizens under the age of 18 who have a Social Security number. Launching July 4, the program will provide $1,000 to every American child born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028. An authorized individual — prioritized in order as a legal guardian, a parent, […]
Bullies at Work
Bullying behavior remains rampant online and in the workplace. U.S. surveys show that about 48.6 million workers, or roughly 30% of the workforce, are bullied at their jobs. State and federal laws only guard against physical abuse or come into play if the victim represents a protected class (race, age, color, disability, etc.). Whether in […]
Protecting Your Company From Online Defamation
A former employee with a grievance and a social media account can significantly damage your company’s reputation. The time to address this is before anyone is dismissed. Protecting your company works best as a sequence: cultivate a culture that prevents resentment, manage the exit process with care, implement the right protections in writing and know […]
The Art of the Employee Interview
Job interviews are a key part of the selection process in which both the hiring manager and the interviewee are trying to learn as much as they can during a two-way conversation. Since job interviews generally last no longer than an hour, it goes without saying that first impressions count. A recent survey of 2,000 […]
Is This Your Situation: Considering HR Outsourcing
Outsourced HR services are designed to streamline functions, reduce expenses and help meet your firm’s operational goals. You may hire a third party to oversee some or all of your HR functions, including onboarding, employee benefits administration and talent acquisition. Outsourcing is a partnership between your company and the outsourcing firm — sharing business liabilities […]
Managing High Employee Turnover
It is generally accepted that a small business is one that employs fewer than 500 people. The Small Business Administration defines a small business by the revenue generated. That amount is between $1 million and $4 million annually. These businesses may be small, but they are mighty. In fact, almost all businesses in the U.S. […]