FLSA Overtime Rule Change The proposed U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) changes to the “white-collar exemption” in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) could make more than 5 million individuals […]
What is Onboarding? According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “Onboarding is the process by which new hires get adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their jobs […]
What is an Employee Wellness Fair? Improving the health of your employees can reduce costs and increase productivity, but how do you tackle such a big and sensitive issue? One […]
Independent Contractor or Employee? As a business owner or manager, especially in a small business with limited resources, there are definite advantages to hiring an independent contractor vs. an employee. […]
How many of you bought gifts online this year or will be buying them online soon? Shopping from your computer can be faster, easier, and less stressful than braving the […]
What is a Total Compensation Statement? Total compensation statements communicate the entire value of an employee’s compensation package. They show the employees’ pay and the monetary value of “hidden” benefits […]
Technology and flexibility in the workplace have changed how many organizations schedule their employees. Instead of insisting on an eight-hour workday spent onsite, companies are becoming more creative and flexible […]
Preparation is Key When Communicating Benefit Cuts Every business has good years…and not-so-good years. Many organizations have recently had to deal with salary cuts, reduced hours, halting 401(k) matches, and […]
Did you know that most employees spend only 20 minutes during the annual enrollment period looking at and signing up for benefits? And, despite their speedy decision-making, more than a third […]
Consumers are continuously sharing their opinions about brands, companies and services through social media. While people have always shared their positive and negative business experiences with others, social media allows […]