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Tips for a Smooth Open Enrollment Process

It is that time of year when employers are starting to think about employee’s and their benefit elections and the open enrollment process for 2025. While open enrollment may be a huge ordeal for some, it really doesn’t have to be. Hopefully, this article will provide employers with a few tips to assist in making … more »

Navigating the Growing Mistrust Between Employees and Human Resources

In today’s workplace, employees are becoming increasingly skeptical of their relationship with their Human Resources (HR) departments. Traditionally, HR has been seen as the bridge between employees and management, ensuring fair treatment, handling grievances, and fostering a positive work environment. However, recent trends suggest that many employees view HR with skepticism, seeing it more as … more »

Understanding the New Thresholds Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Employers have heard that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changed on 7/1/2024. However, most do not know what that means for their organization? Correctly classifying an employee within an organization as exempt or nonexempt is often something that is overlooked. While misclassifying employees is relatively common among many organizations, it poses a significant risk … more »

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employee benefit programs created to help employees handle issues that may be negatively affecting their health and well-being and in turn, impacting their productivity at work. EAPs commonly include counseling sessions and referral services for employees and their immediate family members living in the same household. Employees and their immediate … more »

Anxiety and the Workplace

Anyone who has suffered from anxiety understands that it not only impacts one’s home life, but also has a significant impact upon their work environment. Data shows that anxiety has increased in recent years and is now the top mental health issue that employees are experiencing. An analysis of more than 300,000 cases in the … more »

Helping Employees at Tax Time

Promoting financial wellness for employees is something that all employers should be cognizant of throughout the year. A financial wellness initiative should feature advice with regards to creating a budget, managing debt, and building savings. Employers could also promote financial well-being by assisting employees with tax help.  Here are some ways that an employer may … more »

Breaking Down the Latest Changes with the DOL’s Evolving Independent Contractor Classification

Starting March 11, 2024, a new ruling from the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the independent contractor classification status becomes effective. This new ruling raises the bar for classifying workers as independent contractors instead of classifying them as regular employees. This new ruling applies to all employers currently working with independent contractors, or those considering … more »

Navigating Holidays in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers

Holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for employers they may also present a unique set of challenges in the workplace. Balancing the festive spirit with the responsibilities of running a business may be a delicate task, and that’s why it’s crucial for employers to consider some key factors when navigating holidays … more »

Utilizing Progressive Discipline: Crafting a Culture of Continuous Improvement

In today’s dynamic workplace, it is crucial for employers to go beyond simply establishing clear and fair guidelines for managing employee performance issues, and to instead create a growth-minded culture of continuous improvement. Progressive discipline policies provide a structured approach to address specific needed areas of growth, ensuring that employers maintain a professional and positive … more »