Long-term and post-acute care publication
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.
While not all issues or proposed bills will go anywhere, paid leave has the best chance of being signed into law. This issue has some broad bipartisan support; and the president has even spoken out favorably about the concept of paid family leave and paid sick leave.
Most likely, the issue will be addressed with an expansion of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. However, some Republicans have expressed support for a voluntary paid-sick-leave program or one where employees shoulder the cost through a reduction in Social Security or other benefits. However, these ideas have not been well-received by Democrats.
According to a recent survey, one-third of the workforce doesn’t feel qualified for their jobs, and over half say they have a colleague who they think is unqualified for his or her position. At the same time, many hesitate to ask for help; and one in three say they turn to Google or YouTube instead of a supervisor or coworker.
You don’t have to be a tech expert to promote digital transformation and the use of technology in your organization. However, you should embrace your role as HR leader to identify and promote digital competencies for employees and other team members.
Studies suggest that up to 79% of people who leave their jobs say “lack of appreciation” was the main reason. Now is the time to look at your recognition program and consider if it’s ripe for an update.
