by Shari Karasek | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recent data reveals a concerning trend: many employees are leaving their paid time off (PTO) unused, which is having negative effects on both employees and businesses alike. A survey from Sorbet found that 62% of American workers did not use all of their PTO in 2023,...
by Shelly Dretzka | Jan 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
President-elect Trump’s proposed deportation plans could have a significant impact on industries relying on large nonprofessional workforces. Employers may face: Increased enforcement and sudden worker losses. Severe penalties for noncompliance, even when using I-9 or...
by Shari Karasek | Jan 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Companies invest considerable time and effort into creating positive first impressions for new hires. While ensuring a great day-one experience is essential, an employee’s last impression—how they are treated during their exit—often has a more lasting impact....
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Effective March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its independent contractor rule, impacting how businesses classify workers. This change rescinds a 2021 rule thatemphasized two core factors—control over work and opportunity for profit or loss. The new...
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Workplace safety is important to both your company and your employees.Cultivating a culture where every accident, hazard, near miss, or potentially unsafe condition is reported immediately to a supervisor is crucial. Establish a well-communicated protocol for handling...
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced job market, offering competitive pay is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Maintaining a compensation package that keeps pace with inflation is a critical piece of the talent acquisition puzzle. With salary surveys and market data...
