HR Industry Brief

Workers usually look forward to team building-events and holiday festivities, but forcing them to attend can lead to legal trouble, especially if alcohol is involved or the event falls on a religious holiday. It’s often more instructive to find out why employees don’t want to come. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/17) Can You Require That Employees Attend Social Functions? – SHRM

More than 80% of employees say a benefits package with plenty of choices matters, but less than a quarter of employees say their benefits are easy to access online. Technology’s popularity in everyday life is pushing employers to incorporate more HR tech into their benefits strategy. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/16) It’s Not Just the Benefits You Offer, But How They’re Accessed That Matters – TLNT.com

Self-awareness, resilience, change management, accountability, productive criticism and compassion are the top six skills needed to be an effective leader of personal workflow and the management of others. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/15) Evolve As A Leader: Top 11 Emotional Intelligence Skills For Improved Business Performance – Forbes HR Council

A 2.8-percent bump in the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will boost payments for Social Security beneficiaries and raise the amount of income that qualifies for the Social Security payroll tax to $132,900. Read Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/11) Social Security Payments to Increase in 2019 – Social Security Administration

The arrival of PDPM will require MDS coordinators to work with a completely different mindset, and HR teams need to plan for revised training manuals and additional hands-on training—often more than six months to master the complex rules and documentation protocols—long before PDPM activates. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/10) The Evolving Role of MDS as PDPM Approaches – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

Skilled nursing operators earned the top two spots in the Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, published by Fortune magazine. Another 16 operators appeared on the senior housing or at-home care rankings. Read Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/2) Skilled Nursing Takes Top Spots in ‘Best Workplaces’ List – McKnight’s Long-Term Care News

In today's competitive economy, the world's best workplaces are choosing to replace their traditional benefits packages with innovative benefits that match their corporate vibe. Being willing to get creative and focus on benefits that matter to employees can show the market you're willing to embrace what drives the new workforce. Read Full Article … [Read more...] about (10/1) What Do Your Employee Benefits Say About Your Company Culture? – Hyrell

The state’s new model reflects 2018’s law changes requiring all employers to adopt sexual harassment training programs by October 9, including a standardized complaint process and penalties for managers who “knowingly allow” misconduct. HR teams should revise company policies to include definitions of sexual harassment and specific examples of what constitutes a violation. Read Full Article     … [Read more...] about (9/30) New York Releases Model Anti-Harassment Training – SHRM

The digital world is difficult to escape these days, but having employees who are “always on” isn’t always the healthiest—or most productive—idea. —The HR Director Read Full Article … [Read more...] about Encouraging Employees to Take a Digital Detox

As more assisted living communities seek partnerships with home care service providers, workflow communication and specialty services aren’t the only keys to success. – Home Health Care News Read Full Article … [Read more...] about What Assisted Living Providers Want From Home Care Partners