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Overtime rules are often confusing to understand and even harder to implement. And on January 1, 2020, salary overtime gets even more interesting… The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new overtime rule in March 2019 and many employers are feeling its impact today. According to the DOP, the new overtime rules will make around […]
Before you hire a new employee, you should already have a paid time off policy in place. This policy plays a huge part in attracting new hires, boosting engagement and productivity, and is embedded into the company culture. Now, you aren’t required to offer paid time off however, more than 60% of small business employees […]
There is a ton of data to support the benefits of flexible work schedules; from happier and more productive employees to a better bottom line. But what does the data say? 73% of employees say flexible work schedules increase their satisfaction at work Working less hours correlates with higher productivity in the form of increased […]
If you were born between 1996 to the early 2000s, then you’re a Generation Z baby! And you’re taking the workforce by storm. In the United States alone, there are 65 million Gen Z individuals and by 2020, 40% of the Gen Z population will make up the working and consumer population. What does all […]
Morale. It’s that extra kick employees have so that they don’t show up to work looking like a zombie. Establishing a positive work environment and building a company culture that helps boost employee morale is key to avoiding mindless drones from clocking in and out each day. Well, what is employee morale? Forbes magazine defines […]
Rewarding employees helps boost employee engagement and keeps employees motivated. Only by recognizing the need and following through can you recruit the best talent and keep employees happy. Pay raises and promotions are not the only tools you can use as employee incentives – think out of the box to truly energize your staff. Plus, […]
What are the key qualities of a good employee? Really think about it. Because when you’re interviewing for the next top talent to join your company, the qualities they possess are crucial to watch out for. Understanding what these employee characteristics are and recognizing them in interviewees can truly benefit your recruitment process. There are […]
What’s a behavioral interview? It is an interview where the questions asked require the candidate to share examples of specific situations they were in and had to use certain skills to get the job done. Basically, it is how you prove that your past work ensures you are capable of doing the same for your […]
Employee satisfaction surveys are essential for gathering information about your company and engaging your employees, for giving them a platform to raise issues and to really be heard by management. To put it more lightly, employee satisfaction surveys are an amazing tool for management to keep track of the heartbeat of the company. As a […]
Improving employee engagement, motivation, productivity, retention, and employer brand commitment is always at the forefront of your mind, no? (Yes, that’s a rhetorical question.) But how do you improve all of the above without breaking the bank or wasting too much time? Well, you need to shift your focus to employee experience. What is employee […]
It’s no secret that an employee’s first day at a new job can be an overwhelming experience, and not just for the new hire but for managers too. You are teaching someone a new role and are transitioning them into the company culture and work environment. It can be a lot to take on. So […]
