Human Resources

There are many thoughtful and creative ways to thank your clients for their loyalty and support. Here are some effective ideas:   Personalized Thank-You Notes Sending handwritten or personalized thank-you cards shows sincerity and effort. It adds a personal touch that clients appreciate in the digital age. Exclusive Discounts or Offers Offer your loyal clients...

By Jeffrey Rhodes/SHRM   Takeaway: A company staffing skilled trades workers at jobsites could not evade liability for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act by claiming that its employees’ long-distance work only started once they arrived at each jobsite.   The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court’s summary judgment decision...

Thanking your clients should be a regular practice, but there are specific moments when expressing gratitude can be especially impactful. Here are some key times when you should thank your clients:   After a Purchase or Transaction A thank-you message immediately after a purchase or service completion shows appreciation for their business. It leaves a...

By Robert C. Divine and Matthew S. Chester/SHRM HR   It’s no secret that President-elect Donald Trump intends to carry out what he has called the largest mass deportation in U.S. history shortly after taking office.   U.S. employers—particularly those in the manufacturing, food processing, agricultural, construction, and hospitality industries with a relatively unskilled workforce—should...

Yes, businesses should absolutely thank their employees for being there for them. Just like clients, employees are critical to the success of any business, and expressing gratitude for their dedication and hard work has numerous benefits:   Boosts Morale and Motivation Employees who feel appreciated are more motivated and engaged in their work. A simple...

By ADP/Spark Updates   The DOL could decide to appeal the court’s ruling and an appeals court could either uphold the lower court’s ruling or reverse the lower court’s ruling. On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary required to be...

You can find compliance training programs through various sources, depending on the specific areas of compliance your business needs to cover. Below are some common platforms and providers where you can access compliance training:   Online Learning Platforms   Many general online platforms offer customizable compliance training programs for businesses in various industries. These platforms...

By Kathryn Mayer   When Chelsey Gonzalez, SHRM-CP, vice president of HR at software company Acklen Avenue in Nashville, asked conference attendees what challenges working parents face, arms shot up with answers during her session at SHRM INCLUSION 2024 outside Denver. Not having enough time off work to take care of their kids—and themselves—when they...

Ensuring that your business is in compliance involves a systematic approach to understanding and meeting the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements that apply to your operations. Here’s how you can evaluate whether your business is compliant:   Conduct a Compliance Audit   A compliance audit is a thorough review of your business operations, policies, and...

By Kathryn Mayer   Employees will be able to put more money into their 401(k)s next year. Starting in 2025, employees can contribute up to $23,500 into their 401(k) and 403(b) plans, most 457 plans, and the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees, the IRS announced Nov. 1. That’s a $500 jump from the $23,000...