By Matt Gonzales Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a challenge for many employees. But for Kay Lee Mynatt, it’s a necessity. She is the mother of two children. Her youngest son, Spencer, 1, has Down syndrome. Mynatt takes Spencer to multiple therapy sessions per week—physical, occupational and speech—to boost his motor skills, strengthen his...
It amazes me when I meet a potential client and see that their records are a mess. That’s why I’ve coined the phrase I love shoe boxes. Keeping accurate records is essential if you want to know the health of your business. In addition, there are compliance and legal reasons. You want to have those...
The first thing to do is be informed. I always recommend having an HR professional on your team. Let them do what they do best so that you can do what you do best, and that’s run your business. You need to stay informed, ensure you have updated policies and procedures, ensure employees are properly...
The perception that exempt employees do not have to put in the same amount of time as non-exempt employees may stem from a misunderstanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the concept of exempt status. Here are a few reasons why some employees may have this belief: Salary-based Compensation: Exempt employees are typically...
Whether you’re welcoming a new addition to your family or have guests with little ones coming to stay, safety should be top of mind. Babies and toddlers are notorious for their curiosity and propensity for mischief, but you can protect little ones from harm by baby-proofing your home. Keeping small children safe from electricity, water...
First, conduct a needs assessment. You don’t wanna offer a benefit that no one is interested in. Next, know what’s going on in the industry. Work with a knowledgeable agent who can be creative with your benefit package. Communicate and be transparent. Let the employees know what you did and how you arrived at the...
I know I’ve experienced this in my office, and here’s what we’ve done as a team to help reduce stress and burnout. We support each other. We pitch in when we see a team member has reached the end of their wits. We’re realistic about what we can accomplish in a day, week, or month....
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...
Is your leadership style the most effective? Well, it depends upon your team and your culture. Leaders need to be adaptable and flexible. It is important for the successful leader to assess the needs of the team and adjust accordingly. Leaders need to inspire and motivate their teams. They need to support and nurture the...
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