Take a look at the people surrounding you in your office. Chances are, there are representatives of more than one generation. While everyone there shares common goals of achieving success in their career and for the

Effective October 9, 2018, all New York employees must be trained annually on sexual harassment prevention. New York employers will need to have the approved training topics and programs in place for all employees. They

Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law a bill amending the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act (the “Act”) on August 21, 2018. This bill expands the protections for employees needing to express breast milk in

In the competitive workplace environment of 2018, modern-day managers are making it a goal to collaborate with their team, focus on and encourage their employees’ strengths, and emphasize clear and positive communication. The defining difference

The spotlight on worksite enforcement and employment authorization derives from the Trump administration's multipronged strategy to stifle unauthorized immigration. In 2017, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signaled it would significantly step up audits and

Human Resources (HR) and compliance often go hand in hand. Often lumped together with administrative or financial tasks or sometimes even managerial duties, HR departments are often left with little time to fully grasp or

How to Be Vigilant Against W-2 Phishing Scams and Requesting Tax Sensitive Information and Wire Transfer Requests With the rapid influx of W-2 phishing scam reports, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax agencies

The much anticipated overtime rule was finalized today. The Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to update overtime protections so they can help millions of Americans receive the overtime pay they have earned. The

By 2020, Millennials will account for about 45% of the workforce in the US. Different generations seem to have various opinions about millennials because some may not necessarily possess the traditional approach to the work

Here is talent acquisition in a nutshell: We SOURCE candidates by searching platforms like LinkedIn or CareerBuilder.  We then SCREEN those candidates over a phone call, Skype or face-to-face.  We coordinate anINTERVIEW between the candidate and

In yesterday's blog post, we explored the costs of losing quality employees and 10 signs that employees may be ready to leave your company. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, salary, feeling valued, advancement opportunities and

If you had to venture a guess, how much do you think it would cost to replace an employee earning an annual salary of $50,000 at your company? According to the Center for American Progress, replacing

Recruiting great talent is expensive and time consuming. While it’s rare to find a company that hasn’t turned to the Internet for finding talent, few are using it optimally. Spending just a few extra minutes

How many times have you been in an interview and heard “Tell me about a time when…”?  This interviewing technique is known as Behavioral Based Interviewing, and is designed to help interviewers learn about past

Recently, there has been considerable government activity surrounding I-9 forms, and many organizations have had these audited. Make sure yours are correctly and completely filled out and that you have an updated form for everyone

The employee handbook—it’s a set of expectations that everyone within the organization can follow. It’s a supervisory tool. It’s your “rules of the road.” It’s one of your best organizational protections and is the cornerstone

The employee handbook—it’s a set of expectations that everyone within the organization can follow. It’s a supervisory tool. It’s your “rules of the road.” It’s one of your best organizational protections and is the cornerstone

Has anyone ever said, "I want to work in a toxic environment where teamwork and communication are weak, employees have zero resources and are treated like dirt, and expectations are misunderstood"? Probably not. Rather, many

Creating a formal training and development program for your organization not only helps support your compliance efforts, but it also shows employees that you want to invest in their success. There are various types of

Although money can be a great motivator, there are other―some might say better—ways to retain and motivate your best people. Many times we assume that promotions, raises and bonuses are the only ways to recognize

Regardless of what you are trying to achieve—creating a product, being an industry leader or finding a new way to accomplish tasks for effectively—innovation can be a challenge. You may think you’re not creative or

Similar to our recent blog post on designing a compensation plan, benefits plans should also stay as consistent and as competitive as possible—that is, after all, what will keep your top talent. Successfully design and communicate

Following a cookie-cutter approach is near impossible for recruitment managers of varying organizations. Finding your own, efficient process—from the interview through the offer letter—is what will deliver the best results possible. To get you started,

From recruitment and compensation to training and employee relations, leaders in human resources (HR) take on a variety of responsibilities. And with those responsibilities comes compliance—making sure that you are abiding by ever-changing employment laws.

Anyone handling human resources (HR) today is faced with an ever-changing landscape of federal, state and even local employment laws. Cutting through this clutter is a daunting task for even the most diligent HR professional

Anyone handling human resources (HR) today is faced with an ever-changing landscape of federal, state and even local employment laws. Cutting through this clutter is a daunting task for even the most diligent HR professional

A couple months ago, we gave you five reasons why you should consider outsourcing your human resources responsibilities. Now, you’ve probably put some thought into doing just that, and it’s time to research potential outsourcing vendors and

Companies’ human resources (HR) departments have a lot of responsibilities—from benefits, education and recruiting, to leadership development, change management and everything in between. What if you could focus on the HR activities that directly affect