Hiring an outsourced HR advisor has a lot of advantages. Hiring one that specializes in employee relations comes with some surprising benefits. Almost every HR advisor can handle the day-to-day, such as job descriptions, personnel handbooks, compensation, training and information about issues and regulations. Some can also provide strategic guidance—from staffing configuration to business processes …
A recent survey found that nearly 60% of American workers are thinking about a career change. That’s an astounding number. Perhaps just as worrisome: 34% are considering leaving their current jobs with 19% actively looking (source: Magnify Money). The reasons won’t surprise you. There is burnout from the pandemic, wanting to work from home, better …
Companies are increasingly seeking HR support from outside their own internal staff. For most employers, there’s no doubt that the past 18 months have been the most volatile in modern history. We’ve been facing a perfect storm brought on by COVID-19, demands for social justice and a new administration in Washington. Who would have imagined …
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Do you have a vaccination policy? Should you mandate COVID-19 vaccines for your employees? It’s an issue that many employers across America are grappling with. A recent headline in FORTUNE is very telling: “More U.S. employers are saying get a shot or get another job.” Until recently, mandated vaccinations had not been thoroughly tested in …
With the COVID-19 vaccine widely available across the country, the topic of returning to in-person work, school and other activities is being discussed constantly. The reopening of the country, though, comes with some uncertainties and may lead to feelings of workplace re-entry anxiety. If you, your family or any of your employees are feeling angst …
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Employee priorities have changed as a result of the pandemic, pushing companies to reexamine their employee benefits offerings for 2022. Key concerns include their physical wellbeing, peace of mind and financial health—huge issues that are challenging employers to consider employee benefits they might have ignored in the past. Here are six trends experts say will …
While a lot of our clients are back to their worksites 100%, many others are figuring out what to do about hybrid work. They’re not alone. A recent survey by McKinsey found that nine out of 10 organizations will be combining remote and on-site work. A similar study found that seven out of 10 employers …
Let’s look at what creates a talent gap. A colleague just decided to leave a great job and take a risk on a new venture. A friend’s husband is riding out his non-compete and assessing whether to go back into the workforce when the year is up. A third has simply decided to call it …
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Do you have a hostile work environment? Don’t be so quick to say, “of course not.” There were 70,000 charges of employment discrimination across the U.S. last year and the EEOC secured $439 million for victims of companies large and small. It’s a wave of reckoning that’s forcing employers to look closely at their hiring …
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When it comes to HR and payroll, it seems as if everyone is an expert these days. Outsourcing HR and payroll functions is an extremely important business decision—one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When you outsource, you are bringing on a business partner, one who will be handling your employees’ compensation, training your managers, and …