September 18, 2025 Creating a process to address and manage employee leaves of absence while meeting legal requirements can be challenging and complex to navigate. To make things more complicated, leave programs are constantly expanding and evolving with new legislation at the state and/or local level. Therefore, employers should take
August 14, 2025 Talent acquisition is essential to organizational success. Effective hiring strategies can improve talent sourcing; however, managing the entire recruitment process from start to finish can be complex and time-consuming. Many HR teams face talent acquisition challenges due to limited bandwidth and competing priorities. There exist a number
July 17, 2025 Summer has officially arrived and for many organizations, the warm weather typically brings summer schedules, relaxed dress code, and eager interns. Internships can be a win-win; the intern gains real work experience and the employer benefits from additional support during the months when many employees take time
June 10, 2025 Preparing for an I-9 Audit: What Employers Need to Know Immigration compliance continues to be a critical area of focus for employers and their workforces. Although Form I-9 is a fundamental part of the onboarding process, it is often completed, filed away, and never revisited. Despite its
May 15, 2025 Why You Should Encourage Your Employees to Take A Mental Health Day May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health and overall well-being in our professional and personal lives. We’ve all encountered exhaustion, stress, frustration, feeling burnt out and/or
April 24, 2025 For realtors, it is Location, Location, Location. For Human Resources, it is Documentation, Documentation, Documentation. Employee discipline and ongoing feedback are critical components of effective employee performance. Whether addressing misconduct or chronic underperformance, having a documented process is not just recommended—it’s essential. Employee discipline, especially when it
December 23, 2024 Developing job descriptions can be challenging for employers, but they are essential tools for both the employer and the employee. Writing a job description that clearly outlines responsibilities, required skills, and the working knowledge necessary for the role is a skill in itself. When done correctly, job
December 23, 2024 In today’s fast-paced business environment, HR teams – particularly in small to mid-sized organizations – are often faced with managing limited resources while balancing numerous responsibilities. This makes it challenging to identify areas where HR practices need improvement or realignment. However, failing to address these gaps can
December 16, 2024 The Department of Labor’s (DOL) federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employees who are properly classified as exempt to track hours worked, unlike non-exempt employees who are required to track all hours worked per pay period. However, like many federal laws, in some states
November 15, 2024 A common question that seems to pop up around the holiday season is, “Can employers limit or require the use of paid time off?” Employers tend to see an influx in paid time off (PTO) and vacation time requests this time of year which may cause disruptions
October 31, 2024 Does the thought of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrating into the workplace send chills down your spine? Many employees and employers alike have been thinking, “How will AI affect jobs in the workplace?” While AI might still feel like a futuristic concept, it has actually been a part
October 15, 2024 The phrase “annual review time” often evokes a collective sigh from both managers and employees. The thought of condensing a year’s worth of feedback in a single performance review can feel overwhelming. This begs the question: Are annual reviews still relevant in the modern workplace? As HR