While any manager or business owner knows productivity is essential for a successful business, incivility in the workplace can greatly dampen your employees’ ability to work together and be efficient. For example, if an employee has a colleague who purposefully walks past their desk and makes snide remarks about their viewpoint regarding social and political issues, they could become distracted, find reasons not to come to work, or even quit. This all affects your business.
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Generational diversity in the workplace is at its highest level ever: five generations work alongside each other at organizations across the country. Because of the potential for broad ranges of workplace experiences and preferences, employers must identify the best ways to keep diverse groups of employees motivated and engaged.
The penalties for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and other federal laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) have gone up again. They increased by 2.6%, effective January 15, 2025.
Attracting top talent starts with making your job opportunities visible to the right candidates. However, visibility is only part of the equation. With a competitive job market and discerning job seekers, employers must leverage online branding to stand out and ensure their job listings attract quality applicants. Here's how you can optimize your online presence to become a magnet for top-tier talent.
Votes have been cast, ballots have been tallied, and the election is over. Now the hard work of governance begins. The election of former President Donald Trump as the 47th US President will have a significant impact on issues affecting employers. It is good to be aware of the following key areas and plan for them.
As the holidays come to an end, some employers may be faced with a difficult task: layoffs. Also known as a reduction in force (RIF), layoffs are when employees are let go from their positions and dismissed from a company. January is a busy time of year for layoffs due to many businesses finding it necessary to restructure or reorganize as they start the new year.
Employees often have trouble performing effectively at work when they face obstacles that impede their well-being. Challenges ranging from financial troubles to mental health crises may hinder every aspect of a person's life, leading to depression and disengagement at work.
On November 15
th, a federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s recently expanded overtime rule nationwide that would have made approximately 4 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay (click
here to see more about the recently expanded overtime rule). The rule, which took effect in July, based overtime eligibility on wages rather than job duties.
Is an employer allowed to make pay deductions from an employee's final pay to recoup a negative paid time off (PTO) balance?