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...
Stay positive and lead by example. Model the behavior you want to see in your team. This can help create a more positive and productive work environment. Manage conflict constructively. Support and empower others. Celebrate successes and wins. Display enthusiasm and energy. But most of all, take care of yourself. You’re no good to others...
By Beth A. Klahre Connecting managers with employees has always been an important component of employee and, ultimately, company success. Tools that deliver two-way feedback with speed and ease of use are critical in today’s fast-paced organizations. But trust and experience are still the foundation of great employee-manager interactions. Gail Thakarar is a seasoned...
By Allen Smith, J. D. Quiet quitting remains prevalent, but employers should look for underlying causes rather than assuming employees are lazy, said James Reidy, an attorney with Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, N.H. Speaking Feb. 27 at the SHRM Employment Law & Compliance Conference 2023, he noted that the underlying causes for employees who work...
Recognizing and celebrating regular successes and small wins can help foster a positive and motivated work environment. This can include acknowledging individual achievements, team accomplishments, meeting specific goals, surpassing targets, or completing tasks ahead of schedule. Celebrations for these successes can be more frequent, such as at weekly or monthly team meetings. This helps maintain...
Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help team members build new skills and improve their performance. This can also help boost morale and engagement.
By Kathryn Mayer Starting next year, some workers who make catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like a 401(k), will have to instead put that money into Roth accounts—news that has big implications for both employees and employers. Earners making $145,000 or more must make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis rather than...
By Leah Shepherd United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced July 21 a new Form I-9—which has been streamlined and shortened—that employers should use beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the older Form I-9 (Rev. 10/21/19) through Oct. 31, 2023. After that date, they will be subject to penalties if they use the older...
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