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FLSA Overtime Regulations Every Employer Should Know
How to Comply with FLSA Overtime Regulations As an employer, you’ve certainly heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation sets working standards that affect eligible employees, including: Overtime Minimum wage Recordkeeping Child labor Nursing mothers It’s vital to understand FLSA overtime regulations and other requirements and whether you are compliant. Let’s explore…
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Employee Burnout
Employee burnout. Two words you hear a lot together these days. While it’s been a growing problem in recent years, the pandemic put it even further under the spotlight. The extremely stressful public health emergency put stress on both professional and personal lives around the globe. It’s also led more people to work remotely. Remote…
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Email Best Practices for Effective Communication
Email is a large part of our working lives. According to Digital Marketing Ramblings (2019), the average office worker’s inbox receives 121 emails daily. This does not include the numerous messages and notifications we receive from social media or workplace project management platforms. That’s why it’s so essential to craft a well-written email that has…
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7 Reasons Employee Retention Should Be Your Top Priority in 2022
As the U.S. economy opens up following the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are experiencing growth again. While this growth is most welcome, many industries face skills shortages. For example, CNN revealed that the U.S. manufacturing industry experienced a surge in activity but struggled to fill half a million job openings. Undoubtedly, skills shortages will continue to…
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Cultural Misalignment: When an employee is not a good cultural fit
Terminating an employee is challenging at the best of times. However, it can be particularly difficult when the reason for the termination is cultural misalignment. This is largely because it’s not entirely the employee’s fault. They may even be A-players and hard workers, but somehow, they don’t fit in with your organization’s culture. Although a…
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Fun Alternatives to the Typical Office Holiday Party
It has been a tough 18 months, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and physical distancing meant companies and their employees had to adapt the way they work. Some employees are working from home, some are in the office, and some are working a hybrid schedule. The office holiday party didn’t escape the virus’s clutches…
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How to Plan for the Highly Anticipated Turnover Tsunami
For the best part of 15 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely tested employees both physically and emotionally. The economic shutdown caused by the global outbreak has pushed them into survival mode, with many working longer hours to protect themselves and their families from the resulting income uncertainty. This prolonged period of stress and uncertainty…
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Why You Should Embrace the Employee Referral Program
Asking for help from people, even if they are close to you, can be challenging and awkward. Similarly, companies often keep aside tons of money and resources on third-party resources to drive candidates. At the same time, they could easily tap into the network or those closest to them—their current employees. This article will help…
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4 Ways to Spot False Information On Resumes
It can be challenging to distinguish between truth, exaggerations, and even straight-out lies on resumes as a hiring manager. According to Indeed, as many as 40% of people lie on their resumes. After all, the end game is capturing that open position – but at what cost? It’s often difficult to spot false information on…
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4 Smart Ways to Get Employee Feedback
The key to building a more robust employee experience and retaining your workforce is employee feedback. However, most work environments lack efficient ways to solicit feedback, leading to lower employee satisfaction and productivity. You should support and challenge your staff in the right ways to improve the employee experience and prevent your people from jumping ship. Additionally,…
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