Category: Employee retention

September 11, 2023

The pay transparency movement is gaining momentum. In the past few years, several states and cities have put laws and regulations in place that require employers to include salary ranges in their job postings. Employers operating under pay transparency requirements […]

September 8, 2023

When employees feel a sense of belonging in the workplace, they’re free to be their authentic, true selves, which makes it easier to show up, engage with others, create solutions and perform well. People who don’t feel workplace belonging experience […]

September 7, 2023

Correction: In a previous version of this article, Pinterest’s Makeathon event was misidentified. Amid mass reports of companies — and the federal government — requiring workers to return to the office, one social media player is leaning into flexibility. Known […]

August 31, 2023

Employee absences are a normal part of work life. They can even be healthy when it means people are taking time off to rest and recover. But unexcused or frequent absences can become problematic. Unaddressed absenteeism can “take its toll […]

August 28, 2023

Rising health care costs. Persistent high inflation. A combination of hybrid, office and remote workers. Higher employee expectations. For those reasons and more, this year’s open enrollment is looking a little different from years past. “Enrollment is such a certainty […]

August 23, 2023

Workers’ compensation premiums are typically based on estimates of your company’s payroll and employee data (i.e., job classifications), or projected gross sales over the course of your policy term. When an insurer conducts a premium audit, they’re trying to calculate […]

August 23, 2023

Since 1977, employers evaluating whether an employee’s religious accommodation request would cause undue hardship on their business had a low burden to meet. A denial of a religious accommodation could likely be justified if the proposed accommodation involved more than […]

August 21, 2023

Some employers worry that elevating pay transparency will cause employees to quit. It’s likely some will. But in organizations where trust is established in the culture, the change is unlikely to spark high turnover. The trouble is that trust is […]

August 14, 2023

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a variety of SECURE Act 2.0 provisions. The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published the request in the Federal Register on Aug. 11. Specifically, it is looking for comment […]

August 10, 2023

This is according to research commissioned by Bupa Dental Insurance, which found 73% of employees have delayed dental treatment, potentially worsening any dental problems they have. Three in 10 said they had a negative response from their employer when asking […]

August 8, 2023

As a myriad of challenges plague employees—from financial stress to mental health issues—it’s no wonder workers are looking for more help from their employers. Many employers have answered the call by rolling out or enhancing their benefit offerings. Or, at […]

August 8, 2023

Social media is so ubiquitous today that it’s hard to imagine most people spending any substantial amount of time not engaged with social media. While the technology and delivery models are relatively novel, humans have always been social creatures, and […]

August 7, 2023

Substance use disorders affect a substantial portion of American society and its workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2021 national survey results report 46 million Americans living with a clinically diagnosable substance use disorder (SUD). A […]

August 3, 2023

Employee retention is the number one priority for both operations (51%) and HR (66%) this year, according to a recent Gallagher report. And employers are putting in extra effort to keep workers on board. More than three in four (78%) […]

July 31, 2023

Custom Assembly Inc. is as serious about employee satisfaction as it is about customer satisfaction. Family-owned since 1988, the Haviland, Ohio-based company has 430 employees spread across its home state and seven additional states. It has long realized that happy […]

July 24, 2023

Every generation brings new perspectives to the workplace, so why does Generation Z seem so different? Growing up with continuously advancing technology made Gen Z quick to adapt and eager to learn, but economic uncertainty and a global pandemic left […]

July 20, 2023

The dynamics of employee attraction and retention have shifted significantly in recent years, requiring employers to prioritize employee well-being and satisfaction, according to a July 13 report from the Integrated Benefits Institute, a health and productivity research non-profit. For instance, […]

July 12, 2023

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision making it easier for employees to obtain religious accommodation in the workplace, employers should consider updating training to include the new standard, according to a legal expert. The June 29 ruling clarified […]

July 11, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law in late 2022 and went into effect June 27, 2023, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, […]

July 10, 2023

You’ve heard of the employee experience, but what is it, exactly, and why is it important? How do you define the employee experience, identify its components and create an experience that meets the wants and needs of your organization and […]