New employee retention tool has four legs and goes 'woof' Did you know: petting a dog for 10 minutes can reduce stress. When petting a dog, a chemical called oxytocin gets released in the body, which reduces stress. Read this blog to learn why employers are...
Although worker productivity is increasing, wages are still largely stagnate. There are some that argue that workers' contributions and wages are not aligned. Read this blog post to learn more about the correlation between productivity and wages. ...
Attracting and retaining employees is becoming more and more difficult. One of the best ways to attract and retain top talent is to have competitive benefits, which is starting to include unlimited paid time off and work from home policies. Read this blog post to...
A new bill including the benefit of paid family leave for federal employees, regarding the birth or placement of a child, was passed by the House on December 11, 2019. Read this blog to learn more about the bill that will take effect on October...
Student loan repayment benefits are being added to employer-sponsored wellness benefits. With the price of college tuition rising, a New York-based nonprofit organization has introduced student loan repayment to their 1,400 employees. Read this blog to learn more. ...
Did you know: 65 percent of companies offered paid time volunteer programs in 2018, a four percent increase from 2017. Read this blog post from Employee Benefits News for more on why employers should consider adding volunteer time off benefits....
A final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated the standard used to calculate overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Read the following article to learn more about this compliance update. ...
On January 15, 2020, a new rule on calculating the “regular rate” of pay will take effect. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated the FLSA definition of the regular rate of pay, modernizing regulations for employers. Read the following article to learn more....
Bad news travels fast. Often, when job candidates have a poor experience while applying for a job, they share the details of their encounter with friends, family and social media. Read this blog post for six steps employers can use to enhance their recruitment strategy....
Sixty-three percent of millennials would struggle to cover an unexpected expense of $500, and only six percent of millennials feel like they make enough to cover their basic needs, according to the Economic Innovation Group. Many employers are now tailoring their job postings, descriptions and...