By Kathryn Mayer Many working parents already are faced with challenges around child care, trying to find affordable options while navigating work and family life. Now, those challenges may get even more difficult. On Sept. 30, $24 billion in federal pandemic relief funding for child care—as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan...
One of my favorite concepts to consider when thinking about core values is to make them actionable. Phrase your core values in actionable terms. For instance, instead of integrity, you might say act with honesty and transparency in all interactions. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
As we continue on our core value journey, keep it simple. Choose a limited number of values, ideally around three to five. This makes it easier to remember and integrate them into your daily life. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
By Kathryn Mayer U.S. employers are planning smaller pay increases in 2024 compared to this year—and organizations say increases could decline more if economic conditions worsen, new data finds. A new survey out from consulting firm Mercer—which comes on the heels of several other compensation prediction surveys—finds that employers in the U.S. plan to...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The Israel-Hamas war raises several HR issues stateside, from disruptions in international business to leave requests from employees shaken by the violence, and even arguments in offices and on production floors among workers with strong, opposing views. On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists, as the White House stated, broke into...
As we journey through our core values, prioritize authenticity. Authenticity is essential. Your core values should resonate with your genuine self, not what you think others expect from you. This ensures that you can authentically live by these values. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
Another important aspect about core values is to align with your goals. Ensure that your core values align with your goals and aspirations. Your values should support your journey towards personal growth, success, and fulfillment. I suggest you reach out to an HR professional to learn more.
By Kathryn Mayer Social Security benefits will rise by 3.2 percent next year, the Social Security Administration announced Oct. 12. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced for 2024 is far lower than this year’s big 8.7 percent jump or the 5.9 percent boost in 2022, a reflection of moderating inflation. The COLA announcement comes...
By Kathryn Mayer In the total rewards space, employers are already busy preparing for open enrollment, navigating compliance updates and strategizing their 2024 pay increase plans. Now comes another item on the to-do list: encouraging employees to get vaccinated. Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters and even the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine are all on the agenda....
I’d like to talk about the importance of core values. Number one, reflect on your beliefs. Take time to introspect and identify what you truly believe in. Consider your personal principles, ethics, and what matters most to you in various aspects of life. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR...
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