Archive for November 2018
5 Ways Your HR can Make a Positive Impact on Labor Costs
Your Human Resource department specializes in finding, recruiting, and hiring the right people. They are great at onboarding, coaching and career development. It’s a top priority for them to keep your employees engaged and productive. They strive to reduce turnover and increase employee retention. All of these things are greatly important to your company. However,…
Read More4 Surprising Benefits to Letting Employees Manage Their Own HR Information
When was the last time you bought a CD? It has probably been years. For most people, music is usually bought online. As a whole, society has moved to buying from Amazon, checking out books online, We order our takeout and groceries online. We pay taxes and bill online. We balance our bank accounts online.…
Read MoreHow to Fix Your Social Media Recruitment Strategy
Social media is a powerful tool for attracting applicants and expanding the reach of your job postings. In fact, 92% of companies use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to augment traditional recruiting methods. But if you’re just dipping your toe into the social media waters, you may be discouraged by a lack of response. Why isn’t…
Read MoreCreating Work Schedules: How to Create the Perfect Schedule for Your Team
Making work schedules that fit the needs of your whole team can be quite a challenge. You may have heard some statements like: “Uh, I just saw the schedule and you put me down for Wed. Don’t you remember I can’t work on Wednesdays? I have physical therapy and take it off for FMLA.” That…
Read MoreThree Ways to Make Seasonal Hiring Easier
Hiring season can be painful for everyone: the applicants, the hiring team, your finance department, and your current employees. What can you do to make seasonal hiring easier on everyone involved? These three strategies for seasonal hiring and onboarding will make a difficult transition smoother – and help you get your business back to ‘business…
Read MoreSan Antonio Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
San Antonio, Texas has passed the most recent paid sick leave ordinance, but it may never go into effect. The law mirror’s an earlier ordinance passed in April by Austin, TX. The Austin law is currently being debated in court. As of November 16th, the 3rd Appeals Court ruled that the sick leave ordinance is…
Read MoreNew Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act
A new sick leave law just went into effect across New Jersey. The Paid Sick Leave Act went into effect on October 29, 2018. However, some final rules are not set to be decided until possibly as late as early 2019. The new state-wide law creates double compliance for many employers in New Jersey. Already…
Read MoreWestchester County Paid Sick Leave Rules for Employers
On October 1, Westchester County, NY legislatures copied New York City and enacted The Earned Sick Leave Law. The new law only gives employers 6 months to be compliant. It starts on April 10, 2019. The county still needs to clarify several aspects of the new law, but that isn’t likely to happen until after…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Workforce Management Solution
How to Choose the Best Workforce Management Solution The other day, I was speaking with a friend who owns their own business. We were talking about some of the challenges that small businesses face today. Those issues include compliance with employment laws, hiring and retaining the right employees, and balancing monthly expenses. One of the…
Read MoreInfographic: Applicant Tracking System Benefits
What’s something that 95% of Fortune 500 companies use, but only 26% of employers have discovered? Fortune 500 CEOs are taking advantage of the many applicant tracking system benefits for their company. These benefits apply to a small or medium-sized business, too! Here are just a few ways an applicant tracking system benefits companies. It…
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