By Alexa Lardieri, Staff Writer, June 25, 2018 Almost 40 percent of Americans have a side job, earning an extra $686 on average per month. According to a survey by Bankrate.com, 37 percent of Americans have a “side hustle,” which can earn them more than more than $8,200 per year. People who work a second […]
How-to HR: Onboarding New Hires
You can only make a first impression once. It’s crucial that your management team understands the importance of onboarding new employees. March 2, 2018 by Aysha Ashley Househ How-to HR, Workforce’s new monthly video series, takes a look at the do’s and don’ts of on boarding new employees. An employee’s first day can be a […]
IRS increases FSA limits, other benefits for 2018
The IRS just released the 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) for a variety of tax-related limits, like the popular flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Here’s what employers need to know about the new COLA limits: (These changes were outlined in IRS Rev. Procedure 2017-58). What’s going up FSAs. The annual employee salary contribution limit to FSAs will […]
DOL appeals ruling to kill new OT rule: Why is this big news for HR?
The Department of Labor (DOL) isn’t going to let a Texas judge simply toss out the Obama-era changes to the FLSA’s overtime rules. The agency has officially appealed the court’s decision, and its reason for the move suggests the DOL has some major plans regarding overtime reg in the near future. As HR Morning reported […]
Only You Can Overcome the Invisible Barrier Keeping You From the Best Available Talent
April 21, 2017 by Mike Ettling, President of SAP SuccessFactors Unconscious bias is a learned mindset. Leaders who truly want the best teams will look beyond their own experiences to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Today’s leaders are constantly thinking (and worrying) about talent. Because a workforce is every organization’s most vital resource, business success truly depends on […]
Employers Are Expanding Summer Hiring, Surveys Show Hourly workers say workplace flexibility is top perk they look for!
May 16, 2017 by Roy Maurer Employers are planning increases in seasonal summer head count, according to two recently released surveys. Forty-one percent of employers told CareerBuilder that they plan to hire seasonal workers this summer, a significant jump from 29 percent in 2016. The national survey was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of […]
Who Do You Trust to Hire Your Next Top Employee?
March 26, 2017 by Heather Ripley is the founder and CEO of Ripley PR in Maryville, Tenn. Why you should add a recruiter to your talent-acquisition team. You run a fast-growing company. You have to hire talented people, and you have to hire them quickly. So, who do you trust to find the right people and […]
This has got to be a record: 4 investigations, a judgment of $2.1M for OT violations
By Tim Gould, March 10th, 2017, HRMorning.com Occasionally, employers try some sneaky tactics to avoid paying employees the overtime they’re entitled to. This is the most egregious case of this kind of skullduggery we’ve ever come across. El Tequila is a restaurant with four locations (Harvard, Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Memorial) in Tulsa, OK. […]
Bridge The Gap
by Chad Brooks from “Business News Daily” Managing a workforce that is becoming increasingly diverse in age is no small task for many employers. Here are some tips for managing employees from different generations: 1. Don’t overthink it. Start from the perspective that all employees want to do well and help the company. That type […]
Recruiting to be Just as Challenging in 2017
Recruiting will be just as challenging in 2017 as this year, or maybe even more so, according to 95% of respondents in a survey of more than 1,600 recruiting and HR professionals by Jobvite, a provider of recruitment software, including an applicant tracking system. To get hires in place, recruiters are using incentives. The survey […]