Job-seekers often see the phrase, “competitive pay” on job postings, but very few people know what it really means. Competitive pay is a vague term, and intentionally so. There’s no one-size-fits-all pay rate for any job, so many employers default…
Human resources has a long history as the administrative arm of a company. Responsibility for hiring, onboarding, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance falls to the HR department. HR has also maintained records, managed employee learning and professional development programs, and…
Finding quality candidates to fill open positions has always been a challenge. According to data compiled from “The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation's Workforce Crisis” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there is a shortage of qualified workers on…
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. But just because problems don’t get discussed openly, doesn't mean problems don’t exist. This is especially true in the workplace where employees might be afraid of giving their boss bad…
Unscheduled absences are one of the biggest issues businesses, especially essential businesses, experience. They greatly affect a company’s ability to deliver their promised outcome and can lead to heavy costs. Because of this, having a clear attendance policy that outlines…
For most employers, labor is the biggest expense of running a business. It’s also the most important one. Pay satisfaction improves engagement, morale, employee retention, and helps attract top talent. So how can companies make sure they spend their money…
Most businesses and their employees agree that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is an important workplace issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, a recent Glassdoor study showed that 76% of employees and job seekers care about a diverse…
Workplace change can be really hard for employees to cope with. In fact, in a recent survey, the American Psychological Association showed that workers undergoing current or recent workplace change were far more likely to experience chronic stress and suffer…
Through 2020, businesses across the world faced unprecedented challenges related to the global pandemic. COVID-19 fractured workforces, limited productivity, and hampered companies’ outputs. While the far-reaching effects of the pandemic remain a concern for businesses, many are determining the most…
In the wake of a challenging year, many businesses are looking forward to a return to normalcy, or at least something close to normalcy. Though employers were in crisis-mode in 2020, meaningful diversity and inclusion remained a top priority. Promoting…
For a lot of people, work-life balance isn’t just a perk. It’s a necessity. That’s the reason Jessica Durbrow remained in retail management for years, despite finding success in other roles—including as a recruiter at TERRA! The flexible schedule retail provided her allowed her more time with her family. But then the unthinkable happened. … Continue Reading
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Employee Benefit Trends: What Employees Are Asking For & What Employers Should Be Offering!
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits and submitted for HRCI recertification credits
When: November 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
