The Human Resources Roundup
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Popular Management Posts
Lower Pay Raises Incoming for 2025
Employers in the U.S. are planning lower pay raises for 2025 due to cooling inflation and job markets, according to new reports. In 2024, roughly 47% of organizations reduced salary budgets compared to 2023, with the overall median pay raise dropping to 4.1%. For 2025, projections show a further dip to 3.9-4% in salary increase budgets.
What Clean Slate Laws mean for your small business
Clean slate laws are expanding across multiple states in the US, offering individuals with criminal records a chance to have their records automatically sealed after a period of crime-free behavior.
The hidden costs of employee turnover
Employee turnover is more than just a revolving door of people. It’s a silent drain on a company’s resources, affecting everything from productivity to company culture. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve into the true costs of employee turnover and explore how HR consultants can play a pivotal role in mitigating these losses.
Unlocking Productivity: The Power of Summer Fridays
A “Summer Fridays” policy can be a valuable addition to a company’s benefits package, offering several advantages that contribute to employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success.
Bye bye noncompete clauses
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a proposed final rule banning most new noncompete clauses in employment contracts. This sweeping rule affects millions of workers and makes all existing noncompete agreements (except those covering senior executives) unenforceable.
Employer Initiatives: Addressing the Child Care Crisis
The expiration of pandemic-era federal aid to child care centers, coupled with the return of remote workers to offices, has exacerbated child care struggles for many parents. This situation has led to significant stress and challenges for working parents, jeopardizing their ability to balance work and family responsibilities effectively. Ultimately, these chalenges lead to inferior productivity and performance.
8 Tasks to Maximize Success
The beginning of the calendar year is a critical period for setting the foundation of success for the months ahead. Human resources (HR) tasks play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth and productive year
Hyper-Personalization in the Workplace: Building Better Experiences, Avoiding Big Misfires
Unleash the power of hyper-personalization in the workplace! Learn how to personalize employee experiences for increased engagement, productivity, and a thriving workforce. Avoid common pitfalls and embrace best practices to make hyper-personalization work for you.
4 Key Questions to Help You Decide When to Delegate a Task
Learn how to make strategic decisions about delegation with these 4 key questions. Maximize your team's productivity and achieve extraordinary results by understanding when to delegate and when to take ownership of tasks.
DOL Narrows Scope of Independent Contractor Classification: A Looming Tsunami for Businesses?
The recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that significantly narrows the definition of an independent contractor has sent shockwaves through the business community. This shift, set to take effect on March 11, 2024, resurrects a stricter "totality of the circumstances" test, potentially triggering a wave of misclassification lawsuits and hindering businesses' ability to engage flexible workers. Buckle up, folks, because we're in for a bumpy ride.
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