Finding the Right Training Resources for Your Business
To find the right training resources and formats, employers must sort through many options. Among the choices, some of which can be combined, should you: Choose synchronous or asynchronous learning? Bring in outside experts or use internal resources (including peer-led training and/or mentoring)? Offer online webinars, in-person workshops or one-on-one coaching? Provide self-paced training so […]
The Most Unusual Benefits
So, your company wants to differentiate itself from the pack. That’s smart, but how do you craft a benefits package that establishes your business as a destination place of employment? It all comes down to showing that you are supportive of your employees. You can’t put a price tag on that, and it will appeal […]
Employees Love To Hate Human Resources
Human resources departments don’t get any respect. Employees generally give them a wide berth, while senior management and the C-suite tend to dismiss their contributions. Yet these unloved professionals perform a more extensive and valuable role than they get credit for. Some workers’ gripes are valid, but others derive from an outdated or limited understanding […]
Hiring Rules for US Employers
During the hiring process, you must ensure that every individual you plan to employ is authorized to accept employment in the U.S. Some individuals are automatically authorized to work based on their immigration status, while others must apply for separate employment authorization. The hiring process includes completing Form I-9, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
Employee Relations – Should You Use a Performance Improvement Plan?
A Performance Improvement Plan (“PIP”) is a long-standing HR tool for managing underperforming employees. Employers often use a PIP to document deficiencies and outline specific goals the underperforming employee must reach within a specific timeframe. While PIPs sound good in theory, they have recently come under criticism from employees, HR professionals, and even employment lawyers. […]
Diversity & Inclusion – The Long-Term Impact of DEI Executive Orders
In January 2025, the President issued two executive orders (EOs) concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, (DEIA) initiatives. These EOs are likely to have a significant impact on the practices of both the federal government and the private employer sector for years to come. Ending Radical and Wasteful Government […]
How NOT to Misclassify Employees
So, what’s the big deal? Misclassification is considered wage theft, whether you knowingly or accidentally misclassify employees. It could put your business at risk of an IRS audit for back taxes, severance and health care coverage for misclassified workers, in addition to legal fees, reputation damage, and even criminal and civil penalties. Let’s enumerate some […]
PTO Restrictions: What You Need To Know
Paid time off is offered in various ways, such as vacation days, sick leave, personal time, family and medical leave, parental leave, federal holidays, floating holidays, military leave, and bereavement leave. How it should be administered depends on company policy and applicable laws. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, there are no requirements in […]
Better the Devil You Know: Long-Term Employees
It is more useful to contrast the distinct strengths and skills each of these groups represents. On one hand, lifers embody loyalty and rich experience. They have committed substantial time and effort to help their organizations thrive. Job hoppers, however, are often cultivated as a replacement source of fresh thinking at the cutting edge. Who […]