By Joanne Sammer High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become a mainstay of many employee benefits programs since their introduction in the early aughts. However, despite two decades of experience with these plans, employee satisfaction with HDHPs lags behind that of more traditional health plans. Data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research Consumer Engagement...
By Kathryn Mayer As pay transparency becomes more and more mainstream, research indicates employers with transparent pay practices can benefit by attracting potential employees. But what about current employees? New research finds that pay transparency can help retain them, too. Pay transparency decreases intent to quit by 30 percent when analyzed in isolation, according...
Intelligence and wisdom are two distinct but interconnected qualities that contribute to an individual’s overall intellectual capacity. While they share certain similarities, they differ in terms of their focus and application. Intelligence generally refers to a person’s cognitive abilities, including their capacity for learning, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and information processing. It involves skills such as...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The Form I-9 was born in 1986 but still creates tension between business needs and legal requirements, particularly with remote hires, said John Fay, an attorney and director of product strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions in Phoenix. I-9 audits by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are another pain point....
Training a new employee successfully involves a well-structured and comprehensive approach. Here are some steps and tips to help you train a new employee effectively: Plan ahead: Before the employee starts, create a training plan outlining the topics, skills, and knowledge they need to acquire. Identify the resources, materials, and tools necessary for training. Orientation...
By Leah Shepherd A new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alters the standard employers must use to determine whether someone qualifies as an independent contractor. In the June 13 ruling, the board concluded that the makeup artists, wig artists and hairstylists who work at the Atlanta Opera are employees, not independent contractors....
Conducting safety meetings in the workplace is crucial for promoting a safe and healthy working environment. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to conduct an effective safety meeting: Plan ahead: Determine the frequency and duration of your safety meetings. Create a schedule and communicate it to employees in advance so they can plan their participation...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced in the spring regulatory agenda that it will issue the proposed overtime rule in August. But regulatory agendas are the agencies’ predictions of when rules will be issued and aren’t set in stone. The DOL has been announcing the release of a proposed overtime...
Clear communication is essential for effective management and fostering a positive work environment. Here are some tips for improving communication with your employees: Be transparent: Share information openly and honestly with your employees. Keep them informed about company updates, goals, and any changes that may affect them. Transparency builds trust and helps employees feel more...
By Kathryn Mayer A growing number of private employers—including Allstate, Target, KPMG and Nike—are recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday as employers eye diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in their benefits strategies. Nearly 4 in 10 employers (39 percent) now offer June 19 as a paid holiday, according to new data from Mercer. That’s up...
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