Category: Employee retention

January 22, 2024

In 2023, 90% of companies offered some level of hybrid work, according to a new survey from CBRE. The adoption of hybrid work is driving companies to lease less space and redesign their offices to be more effective for employees, […]

January 17, 2024

Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially with the introduction of new regulations. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, is the latest major overhaul of retirement planning laws in the […]

January 17, 2024

With client-facing roles, there is an expectation for employees to put their best foot forward and represent the company well in each interaction. Often, this can result in employees feeling an extra sense of pressure at work as they balance […]

January 11, 2024

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023, a statutory instrument that passed through Parliament this week, removes the live-in domestic worker exemption under the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 that states that tasks done by an individual who […]

January 10, 2024

With unemployment near a 50-year low, it has become an “employee” rather than an “employer” marketplace. Brian Michaud, SVP of ADP TotalSource® explains, “With the ability to work from anywhere and little incentive to show company loyalty, American workers are […]

December 22, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, many managers are eager to promote high-performing workers who have invested in their company and achieved great wins. Promotions have long been a way to celebrate successes and reward employees for a job […]

December 20, 2023

Only three rolling quarters in 2023 saw the median pay settlement dip below 6%, its analysis showed. All other periods remained consistent at 6%, a level not sustained for more than 30 years. The jump from a median of 4% […]

December 8, 2023

Pay transparency laws are raising tough issues for in-house counsel as they try to balance compliance with the Biden administration’s stepped-up focus on antitrust concerns in the labor market. “The antitrust law hasn’t changed, but there’s obviously wage transparency laws […]

December 7, 2023

As employers try to balance the rising cost of benefits with the comprehensiveness of their packages, companies are looking to make the most out of what they do offer, benefits experts told HR Dive. “I think employers are doing absolutely […]

December 4, 2023

Pay equity for women remains an issue for many employers. Among those championing gender pay equity is Megan Rapinoe, an American soccer star who’s set to retire from professional play at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League final […]

November 30, 2023

Women in the workforce know about the “motherhood penalty,” or the negative career impact that results from becoming a mom, even if they don’t know it by that name. Those who receive the penalty experience reduced compensation and opportunities for […]

November 29, 2023

You’ve heard of “quiet quitting”—it’s when employees put in the bare minimum to meet their job requirements without ever aspiring to do more than absolutely necessary. It’s a passive-aggressive way of voicing concerns to an employer while being a drain […]

November 27, 2023

The modern workplace is distraction central. From emails to pinging Slack notifications, alerts on project management apps and frequent meetings, it can be hard for employees to actually get any work done. According to research from McKinsey & Company, this […]

November 22, 2023

The dynamic nature of today’s business landscape has caused a notable shift in how organizations navigate the delicate balance between organizational needs and employee satisfaction. The past few years have undergone a pendulum swing — from an employee market to […]

November 21, 2023

At first glance, ADP Research Institute’s report “The Hidden Truth About Promotions” confirms a startling but common observation about employee retention: It’s not unusual for people to leave an organization after receiving a promotion. In fact, researchers found that being […]

November 17, 2023

According to figures from the Social Mobility Foundation, today (17 November) marks Class Pay Gap Day, when those from lower socio-economic backgrounds essentially ‘work for free’ for the rest of the year. Professional workers from professional and managerial origins receive […]

November 16, 2023

When it comes to those furry — and not so furry — members of the family, workers are seeing more options than ever for benefits from their employers. And it’s not just dogs and cats. Under Nationwide’s pet insurance plans, […]

November 10, 2023

Last week, the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the licensing body for organisations that provide workers to other employers in the UK, published a briefing note that set out its position on the treatment of holiday pay and how […]

November 9, 2023

If an employee resigns, then rescinds the request, the employer has a choice: Do they want the worker to stay or go? If the employer determines they want the employee to stay, they should find out why the worker wanted […]

November 8, 2023

It’s hard for employees to focus on work when financial worries are weighing them down. And statistics show that student loan debt is at the root of many workers’ troubles. The pandemic brought about a temporary reprieve in student loan […]