Hiring employees is one of the most important and difficult decisions of being a business owner or decision-maker. It is difficult to find qualified candidates who you can be confident will get the job done well, help move the company forward, and stick around for the long run. In a 2016 study by SHRM, 68%… Read More »
Maintaining high employee productivity is essential to an organization’s growth and success. In turn, strong employee engagement is the foundation of high productivity levels. But did you know that only about 34% of the American workforce feels engaged? This is bad news for many companies, since disengaged employees cost them significantly, according to Hubstaff’s State… Read More »
The thought of one of your employees contracting the COVID-19 virus may seem scary, but it is something that every employer should prepare for. Take the proper precautions to ensure your workplace and employees are safe. Put a plan in place in case someone does show symptoms or become infected with the coronavirus. When you… Read More »
You’ve probably seen some of the data indicating that people are emphasizing work-life balance more than ever. This means they’re searching for employee perks and benefits that help them achieve this. A survey by Fractl asked participants how heavily they would weigh the options when deciding between a high-paying job and a lower-paying job with… Read More »
A survey conducted by Leadership IQ found that 46% of new hires failed within 18 months and that 89% of the time, it was for attitude, not lack of technical skill. In a nutshell, soft skills are just as important as job-related skills and technical requirements when it comes to hiring the right candidate. Any… Read More »
Voluntary employee turnover was up an additional 2 million over 2018, bringing the total to over 42 million in 2019, according to Work Institute’s 2020 Retention Report. In the current economy and job market, implementing effective employee retention strategies is pivotal to a company’s success. Turnover causes employers major operational costs and inhibits growth and… Read More »
More Americans die by suicide than in car crashes, by homicide, or in other injury-related deaths, according to a 2012 report published in the American Journal of Public Health. Suicide is more common than many may realize, which is why it is so important that everyone—including employers—continue working to shed light on this topic. We… Read More »
Although many individuals and organizations are doing their best to get back to business as usual (or as close to usual as possible), the coronavirus outbreak is still very much a cause for concern in the workplace. COVID-19 mandates are constantly changing and it’s crucial that employers establish workplace health and safety measures during these… Read More »
Several months into the coronavirus quarantine, remote work has become more relevant than ever. While working from home has many benefits, one of the major concerns for employers is how to engage remote employees. Between distractions at home, family life, and feelings of isolation, remote work poses its own unique set of challenges. So how… Read More »
Two of the most important and fundamental concepts employers need to understand are salary vs. hourly and exempt vs. non-exempt employees. There are federal and state laws regarding each classification—meaning if you incorrectly classify a worker and do not pay them the proper wages or overtime they are legally entitled to, your business can receive… Read More »
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