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When an employee has an unpaid debt of some kind, you may receive a court order obtained by creditors to collect an outstanding debt. The most common types of garnishment include tax levies, court-ordered child and spousal support, bankruptcy orders, student loans, wage assignments, and creditor garnishments.
According to the 2018 Vault Office Romance Survey, 52% of employees say they have had some kind of romantic relationship with a co-worker. In light of the #MeToo movement and concerns about sexual harassment, companies are taking a renewed look at workplace romance and working to create a balance between discouraging inappropriate behavior and enabling legitimate consensual relationships.
With competition for good workers at an all-time high and an average cost of $4,000 to fill an open position, giving your company a foot up on hiring is essential. Recruitment software helps organize and streamline hiring.
The right software can save you time and money and prevent you from hiring the wrong people. For instance, you can use pre-screening questions to identify the stand-out candidates that are the best fit for your organization and its culture. But how do you choose the “right” software?
Popularized in Silicon Valley a few years ago, the guru track enables good employees to advance and embrace new challenges without taking on a management position.
Workers in the guru track get many of the same benefits as a manager. For instance, they have the opportunity to take on new projects, assume more responsibility, and receive the pay increases. This track holds a prestigious status within the company culture, and it focuses on nurturing talent, skills, and expertise.
Inclusion involves a sense of belonging and community. It means that employees feel connected to their workplace and the people around them; and they feel comfortable expressing diverse viewpoints and celebrating differences as well as commonalities. It not only results in happier, more engaged employees, but research suggests it can increase productivity by as much as 35%.
Starting on January 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) raised civil monetary penalties for violating federal minimum wage, overtime, posting, and safety requirements. These penalties apply to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) occurring after November 2, 2015. Take a minute to review and shore up any practices, postings, or protocols that could put you at risk.
According to new research from Paychex, workers are concerned about issues such as pay equity, corporate social responsibility, and planning for their future.
Increasingly, organizations are implementing employee self-service portals, web-based applications that give workers access to their personal records, payroll information, and time-keeping logs. In addition, employers can use these portals to communicate company policies and procedures and benefit information (including news and updates).
With appropriate support and guidance, disabled employees can contribute effectively, work productively, and be excellent additions to your workforce. Take a few minutes to go through this checklist to shore up your Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and maximize the satisfaction and performance of your employees with disabilities.
Based on projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a new report from the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) suggests that the direct care workforce will likely grow by 1.4 million jobs from 2016 to 2026. This is more than registered nurses and fast food workers combined, the second and third highest growth fields.
