Schedule flexibility is a great benefit that a lot of companies are offering. Many employees now have the opportunity to work from home or leave early to pick up their kids. The only problem? A lot of workers feel like they can’t actually use this benefit. Changing the culture A recent study revealed that 40% […]
Posted on July 19th, 2018 by admin
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With the rise in health savings account (HSA) enrollment among younger employees and the decline in company matching rates of 401(k)s, HSAs have emerged as a retirement account option for new employees. In this guest post, Sean Hanftm, a flexible compensation specialist with FSAstore.com/HSAstore.com, explains the many benefits of these savings vehicles and compares them […]
Posted on July 16th, 2018 by admin
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Try as we might, sometimes keeping work and personal issues separate is impossible. And when an employee is struggling due to a sick family member or recent divorce, it can be tough to know exactly how to help. The right balance It’s up to HR pros to be both compassionate and professional — to be […]
Posted on July 14th, 2018 by admin
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Donald Trump’s former driver claims to be owed years of overtime pay, and the potential FLSA violation could end up costing the President hundreds of thousands of dollars. Noel Cintron was Trump’s personal driver for more than 25 years. And while he was paid an annual salary of $75,000, Cintron now claims he was incorrectly […]
Posted on July 13th, 2018 by admin
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Employers everywhere are struggling to handle the opioid crisis and its impact on the workplace, so Congress is looking to step in. A new bill, H.R. 5892, has been introduced in the House. It aims to establish an advisory committee to guide the Secretary of Labor on ways to reduced and address opioid abuse in the […]
Posted on July 12th, 2018 by admin
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Sure, no one’s boss is perfect. But some are so spectacularly bad they’ll make you happy to deal with your own flawed leader. Reader’s Digest had employees share the most ridiculous and strangest interactions they’ve had with their bosses. Here are the best ones: The Penny Pincher. In an effort to save some money (or maybe […]
Posted on July 8th, 2018 by admin
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The Trump administration has certainly made some major — and mostly pro-employer — changes to Department of Labor (DOL) regs, but those changes pale in comparison to what the administration hopes to do to the agency next. In the White House’s “Delivering Government Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations,” the Trump administration announced it hopes to […]
Posted on July 7th, 2018 by admin
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Between the flood of emails constantly coming in and a never ending to-do list, it’s no surprise that plenty of people are completely overwhelmed at work. And a lot of stress could be eased by asking colleagues for help … but almost no one wants to admit defeat or impose on others. Making a clear […]
Posted on June 30th, 2018 by admin
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When the High Court ruled in favor of a baker who refused to put together a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because of his religious beliefs, it made national news – and put employers everywhere in a tricky spot regarding free speech. It also left things pretty open-ended on the issue of Free Speech. […]
Posted on June 29th, 2018 by admin
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When an employee wants to transfer to a new department, but isn’t qualified for the job, it seems like a fairly straightforward situation. But one offhand comment can quickly turn an open and shut case into a lengthy legal battle. Not qualified Jerberee Jefferson was a clerk in the finance department at Sewon America. She’d […]
Posted on June 28th, 2018 by admin
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