Category: Employee retention

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 […]

July 7, 2023

It’s no surprise that employees are financially stressed right now. High inflation, the impact of the pandemic, and turmoil in the technology and financial sectors have left many employees concerned about both their job security and their economic stability. HR […]

July 5, 2023

Remote and hybrid job postings have declined during the past year, with the largest dip seen in human resources roles, according to a June 28 report from Indeed Hiring Lab. At the same time, job seeker interest in remote work […]

July 3, 2023

More and more businesses are diverting from the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule, where employees spend long, specified hours in a fixed office location. Instead, employers are embracing flexible workspaces which allow employees to work remotely, from alternative locations, or on […]

June 29, 2023

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become a mainstay of many employee benefits programs since their introduction in the early aughts. However, despite two decades of experience with these plans, employee satisfaction with HDHPs lags behind that of more traditional health […]

June 15, 2023

The overall percentage of private sector unionization dipped slightly (by .2%) in 2022, but labor unions made strides in organizing new workers. In 2022, unions won more elections to represent private sector employees than in any year since 2005. They […]