New research from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) offers a warning to U.S. companies about the psychological costs of COVID-19. While millions find themselves unemployed, 41 percent of U.S. employees feel burnt out from work while another 23 percent report feeling depressed. The survey on the mental health of U.S. workers under lockdown also found employees are … [More]
WEBINAR – May 21: 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: ERISA Compliance Requirements for Small and Large Employers
Request the recording of the webinar here if you are unable to attend the live session. REGISTER HERE This webinar will cover the ERISA compliance requirements for small and large employers, including: ERISA Plans and Requirements - Benefits Subject to ERISA and Plan Document Requirements Disclosure Requirements - Written plan document, SPD, SMM, and SAR … [More]
WEBINAR – May 12: FMLA Administration: Learn How to Reduce Your Risks
Request the recording of the webinar here if you are unable to attend the live session. REGISTER HERE Join us for a discussion and demonstration of our proprietary leave management portal, part of BASIC's FMLA and Leave Management Administration. Dan will walk us through the life cycle of an FMLA claim, as it would be administrated for our FMLA Ease Plus clients. He will … [More]
Tread Carefully when Terminating Employees during a Pandemic
With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, there are a few additional considerations Arizona employers must keep in mind when terminating the employment of a current employee. Generally, Arizona employers enjoy wide latitude when hiring and firing due to the State’s doctrine of “at will” employment. Under at-will employment, an employer is not required to establish “just … [More]
Workforce Alternatives: Don’t Stop at Stopgap Measures
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the workforce, with many employers considering furloughs, layoffs and workplace closures. While some employers may not be able to avoid permanent layoffs as a result of the pandemic, others are exploring temporary layoffs or other stopgap measures in the interest of keeping as many employees on the payroll as possible. Only 7 percent of companies … [More]
Mastering the Hire
Mis-hires siphon energy and erode team culture. Replacing them is stressful and can cost more than $40,000 per re-hire. With the right tools, all of that can be avoided, and a company can consistently make great hires. After years of scientific research and first-hand interview experience with thousands of candidates, Chaka Booker has created a system that helps employers … [More]
Performance Review: Useless Procedure?
Evidence from a recent survey by Gallup and others has found that two-thirds of organizations feel their performance reviews are not effective. Described as “subjective and highly ambiguous,” performance reviews can be a very impactful tool when used appropriately, but, as this research shows, most companies say they are falling short of the mark. As a response, some … [More]
Connect First
Here’s what we’ve lost track of: organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. Strong relationships are the bedrock of lasting success, meaning and joy at work. In this life-changing guide, Dr. Melanie Katzman shows readers an impactful approach to connect first as fellow humans, then as coworkers and colleagues, Dr. Katzman presents 52 actions readers can take … [More]
Interactive App Evolves Workplace Learning
Giide offers immersive audioguided experiences from experts in various fields who curate and create original multimodal audio content that includes videos, articles and activities focused on workplace learning. Giide is a podcast and workshop combined: interactive audio. It was founded by CEO Allison Kent-Smith and Chief Technology Officer Scott Prindle, and consulted by a team … [More]
Job Description Builder
Jobsoid, an award-winning applicant tracking software that integrates a suite of cloud-based products and is focused on simplifying recruitment, recently released a free Job Description Builder with an online library of customizable job description templates. Hiring managers can choose a template from the online library of more than 500 ready-to-use job descriptions, customize … [More]
Two Weeks’ Notice?
The last 20 years in the workplace have seen sweeping change: resume submission by paper in the mail to computerized applicant tracking systems, hard copy live paychecks to direct deposit, and completely cashless businesses. Longstanding practices and traditions have died out, whether as a result of being replaced by technological innovation or simply because they couldn’t keep … [More]
