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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 »

The Importance of Job Descriptions

As HR Consultants we are frequently asked by employers, “What documents are the most important for us to have for employees within our organization?” Generally, our first response is an employee handbook. An employee handbook provides information to employees on what is expected of them in the workplace from an organizational perspective. It is also … more »

Navigating Open Enrollment: A Guide to Streamlining Employee Benefits (2023)

For many employers, it’s time to start thinking about when and how exactly to roll out open enrollment for this year. Open enrollment is a vital annual process that may significantly impact an employee’s well-being and satisfaction. This article will provide employers with insights and strategies to create and implement a successful open enrollment process. … more »

The New Form I-9 and What Employers Need to Know

Effective 8/1/2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released a new version of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The following changes were made to the updated version: Employers may begin using the form effective 8/1/2023. However, must begin to use the form no later … more »