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...
Invest in team-building activities to help improve relationships and build a sense of camaraderie. This can include social events, team-building exercises, or off-site retreats. I remember my first job, we had a company picnic where management played operations in a softball game. That was the talk of the town for weeks after the picnic. Now...
Seek outside help if necessary. If the dysfunction is particularly severe or persistent, consider seeking outside help from a consultant or professional mediator. They can provide an objective perspective and help facilitate productive conversations.
By Kathy Gurchiek The acceptance of a less buttoned-up appearance for U.S. senators on the Senate floor is causing a dress code uproar. However, the Senate is simply “joining workplaces across the country that have become more casual since the COVID-19 pandemic,” The Wall Street Journal noted. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., this week informed the...
Start by identifying the root cause of the dysfunction. This may be due to poor communication, conflicting personalities, a lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities, or other factors. Next, do something about it. Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, is a great place to start. Check it out.
There are many ways you can save on employee benefits. Offer flexible benefits options, such as a choice of health plans, or flexible spending or health savings accounts, or some ways. This allows employees to tailor their benefits package to their individual needs.
By Leah Shepherd Employers will need to think carefully about how to defend some of their corporate policies, such as ones about cameras at a worksite, social media use and appropriate workplace conduct, in light of a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Legitimate business interests will need to justify any...
ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA. What do they all mean? These are all employment laws. Do you know which ones you must comply with? It’s critical to develop a compliance strategy to ensure that you’re meeting all legal requirements related to benefits administration. Having an HR professional on your team would be a great help and...
Educate employees on wellness initiatives, promote wellness initiatives, and educate employees on how to improve their health and well-being. This may include offering fitness classes, providing healthy snacks, or offering mental health resources. I’ve seen employers offer programs like Jazzercise, Weight Watchers, First Aid Training, and Smoking Cessation, to name a few.
By Roy Maurer A workplace phishing campaign armed with malicious QR codes has been spreading for months, according to the cybersecurity firm that uncovered it. The campaign, discovered by Cofense in May, spoofs Microsoft security alerts directing employees to update their account’s security settings. The QR codes and redirect links send users to a phony...
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