Development & Evaluation, Employee development
September 28, 2023
Via: HR HeroSome of your employees dream of being financially independent entrepreneurs, and others fantasize about retiring early, but all of them need financial wellness. Research tells us that 63% of U.S. employees are weighed down by financial stress. Their anxiety makes […]
September 26, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe ability to work remotely has been a big boon for both employees and organizations. COVID-19 accelerated experiences in working virtually for a significant portion of the workforce. But, while the digital age has powered the ability to work remotely, […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
August 23, 2023
Via: SparkWorkers’ 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 22, 2023
Via: HR DiveWithin a company’s overall DEI strategy, equity may be the missing link, particularly in three main areas — compensation, advancement opportunities and educational requirements — according to the 2023 Equity in Hiring Research Report from HireVue. Only half of employees […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
July 11, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe 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, […]
June 16, 2023
Via: SHRMJuneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is an annual reminder of our collective journey toward equality. The commemoration offers a moment for organizations to reflect on the progress that has been made toward racial […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
June 6, 2023
Via: HR HeroToday’s macroeconomic backdrop is leading candidates to seek employers that truly care about them as people, are willing to invest in their future, and don’t treat them as disposable. This is especially true for recent college graduates, who fill a […]
May 26, 2023
Via: HR HeroIn today’s work environment, U.S. employees are experiencing increasing levels of stress and burnout due to longer workweeks, the labor shortage, the return of time-consuming commutes, increased responsibilities post-COVID and other similar issues that can impact mental and physical health. […]
May 24, 2023
Via: HR HeroEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) has become a cornerstone of corporate attitudes. Throughout the last decade, companies have ramped up their sustainability initiatives and concentrated on creating diverse and equitable teams. However, employee well-being tends to get overlooked. Following nearly […]
May 19, 2023
Via: HR HeroA quick SECURE Act 2.0 summary is nearly impossible to give. Like the original 2019 SECURE Act, the goal of the update was to increase the number of companies offering retirement plans and to increase employees’ participation in those plans. […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
May 10, 2023
Via: HR HeroEveryone’s talking about junk fees these days. Even the president called them out in his State of the Union Address. One of the worst offenders is the banking industry, which makes money from overdraft, bounced check, and credit card fees. […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
May 9, 2023
Via: SpiceworksCompensation is one of today’s hottest HR topics, as pay transparency laws, inflation, and talent shortages impact employers nationwide. Lisa Shuster from iHire, explains how to offer competitive, equitable salaries while proactively preventing pay compression. What recession? A recent iHire […]
March 31, 2023
Via: HR HeroThis month’s Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crisis has quickly become the second-largest bank failure in US history. With business leaders having haunting flashbacks to the 2008 financial crisis, the collapse of SVB was undoubtedly alarming and confusing as everyone moved […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
March 30, 2023
Via: HR HeroFamily-building benefits were once synonymous with essential but limited parental offerings like maternity leave. But modern families have grown and changed significantly over the past few decades. In addition to maternity leave solutions, top employees are now requesting benefits like […]
March 30, 2023
Via: HR HeroThe cost of childbirth in the United States is rising – leaving many patients with overwhelming out-of-pocket expenses for even traditional deliveries with zero complications. Additionally, depending on which state the birth takes place in, the cost of childbirth can […]
Communication, Development & Evaluation
March 30, 2023
Via: HR HeroFrancisco Martinez-Garcia has served in the HR industry for more than two decades. He spent 16 years at Colgate Palmolive working in benefits and compensation and, in 2019, was tapped as Head of Global Compensation at Moody’s Corporation – a […]
March 22, 2023
Via: HR HeroCalifornia has taken a bold step towards pay equality and fairness with the recent implementation of Senate Bill 1162. This dynamic piece of legislation, which has been dubbed a victory for employees, is set to shake up the employment landscape […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
March 13, 2023
Via: HR HeroWe’ve all heard about the “Great Resignation” triggered by the post-COVID environment. Workers are deciding to voluntarily exit the workplace in search of other options. Separately, we have seen the news about a possible economic recession in the near future […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
February 28, 2023
Via: HR Hero“Permacrisis,” Collins Dictionary’s 2022 word of the year, is defined as “an extended period of instability and insecurity” and captures what many business leaders are feeling given the still-high inflation rate, rising interest rates to combat inflation, and forecasts of […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee retention
February 10, 2023
Via: HR HeroWith the tight labor market impacting the country for the past couple of years, it’s not uncommon to see signs advertising job openings along with the starting pay and even sign-on bonuses. Despite the increased prevalence of such job ads, […]