How Outsourcing Can Help You Recruit & Onboard Effectively
Riddle of the day: What are the two areas of HR that affect retention and turnover plus, has had a lot of buzz recently? Any guesses? It’s hiring and onboarding! Strong first impressions are everything given the Great Resignation as organizations continue to battle in the talent war. How to recruit employees in these times […]
What Happens If Your Employee Falls Ill Long-Term?
No employer looks forward to a worker having to take a medical leave of absence — long-term illness is not what anyone wishes for. Unfortunately, getting sick, encountering health issues, and occasionally going on a medical leave of absence cannot be avoided. We have the interesting case of COVID-19 as an example. While planning for […]
What Documentation Can An Employer Require For Adoption Maternity Leave?
According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers are not permitted to request any medical certificates from an employee requesting maternity leave for adoption. Through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), parents are allowed time off to bond with a child placed for foster care or adoption, as there is no medical […]
How To Observe Pronouns In The Workplace
The topic of diversity and inclusion can seem overwhelming, especially when it comes to the workplace. Don’t beat yourself up about it, with all its terms and acronyms, if you are still on your learning journey. Promoting and growing inclusion in various ways is a process and one that should not be taken lightly. One […]
When An Employee Loses Their Check, Should There Be A Reissue Fee?
We all lose items from time to time. When it comes to an employee losing a paycheck, unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Depending on where you’re located and the laws that govern the state, rules will differ. Additional factors are whether the check was lost before or after the employee received it. In case […]
Employee Benefits For Recruiting Millennials
It’s no news that millennials currently run the workforce. In fact, they are so influential, that without understanding them, businesses risk being stagnant or not attracting and retaining top talent. So what makes millennials tick and what motivates them to stay with a company for the long haul? Trust us, it’s not free snacks! LinkedIn […]
Five Common Payroll Mistakes & Their Solutions
Payroll is arguably the most essential yet taken-for-granted function in any organization. Just like air, a well-set payroll process is ubiquitous and not so noticeable. You only know something is working well for the organization’s good when not much attention is paid to it. It’s a different story when payroll processes begin misbehaving or result […]
Can We Tell Employees To Quarantine After Travel?
COVID-19 has brought some unexpected developments in local, state and federal laws, especially around quarantine after travel. While there are some protocols to follow now, the appropriate approach for employers will vary depending on different factors such as the nature of their work, industries they operate in, location(s), company size and other unique factors. Though […]
Twas’ the Night Before Business (EmPower HR Edition)
‘Twas the night before enrollment, when all through the house, Did I add my dependents or even my spouse? The payroll was calculated with taxes and care, In hopes that direct deposit soon would be there, The managers were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of performance plans danced in their heads, And […]
OSHA’s COVID-19 Temporary Standard On Vaccination & Testing
This checklist may be used as a guide for organizations with 100 or more employees committed to complying with the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), that went into effect on November 5, 2021.