In recent years, U.S. workers have increasingly felt the financial strain as wages have not kept up with the rising cost of living. The 2025 Wage Reality Report from Resume Now reveals that a staggering 73% of workers can only afford basic living expenses, with 12% struggling to meet even those.
When new hires join an organization, their initial experiences can significantly impact their long-term engagement and retention. Organizations that take the time to craft an effective onboarding strategy often see higher levels of employee satisfaction and reduced turnover rates. The goal is to
As Generation Z begins to enter the workforce in large numbers, companies need to rethink their traditional recruitment strategies to connect with this tech-savvy and digitally immersed demographic. Members of Gen Z, born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, are distinct from previous
Employers nationwide are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for heightened worksite enforcement investigations. With the surge in such investigations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) notably increasing in recent years, b
As 2025 approaches, a significant number of workers are setting their sights on new job opportunities, a trend that has sparked a considerable amount of discussion. A recent report from Bartech Staffing reveals that even though the majority of employees express satisfaction with their current jobs,
The challenge of convincing the C-suite of the return on investment (ROI) for child care benefits is a daunting task faced by many HR professionals. Although a substantial number of HR leaders strongly believe that these benefits can reduce turnover, aid in recruitment, and enhance productivity,
As HR professionals, we likely resonate with this statement: great talent is moving between positions and employers at a faster rate than ever. Early and frequent career transitions have become more common, and employees are constantly asking “what’s next” in their career journey. And we must ask ou
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the paradigm of employee benefits is transforming from traditional, standardized packages to more personalized and holistic approaches. With 2025 predicted as a pivotal year for these changes, companies are recognizing the need to address employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a significant consent judgment necessitating Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to repay a minimum of $20.6 million to the company’s pension plan. This decisive action follows the discovery that the unlawful acquisition of company-owned r
Michigan is set to implement a new tipped-wage law next month, which will significantly impact local restaurants and their employees. The law will raise the current tipped wage from $3.93 an hour to $5.99 an hour on February 21, 2023, with a gradual increase peaking at $11.98 an hour in subsequent
