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We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources around benefits and compensation. As this year’s Employee Benefits Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources. Monday A Seat at the Table Podcast | Supporting Your Workforce with Divorce Benefits Join host and […]
From payroll issues to retirement plans, employers must navigate complex legal technicalities to stay compliant with ever-changing laws. For many small- to mid-sized businesses, this can be a heavy burden to bear. More and more companies are opting to outsource tasks, roles, and even whole departments. This can have many advantages, such as: Saving […]
In an old fable, a monkey convinces an unwitting cat to scoop out chestnuts from a burning fire. As the cat gathers the chestnuts one by one—and burns its paws in the process—the monkey, unbeknownst to the cat, eagerly gobbles them down. Borrowing from this story, courts have used the term “cat’s paw” to describe […]
Do your employees not work well with others? Are they not into teamwork? Researchers at CalTech have found a hormone that promotes cooperation and trust in others. So could there be a “cure” for this condition in the future?
Q Can employees collect workers’ compensation at the same time as unemployment or state disability insurance payments? The short answer is no. In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and disability insurance are distinct forms of support, each designed to address specific situations. Workers’ comp provides financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or […]
The NCAA college basketball tournaments, otherwise known as March Madness, are right around the corner. The “First Four” games are slated to kick off March 17–18, 2020, which is just the beginning of this 3-week event. If you’re concerned that your employees will be spending more time filling out their brackets instead of being productive, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic opened the floodgates for requests to work remotely as a disability or pregnancy accommodation under state and federal law. Many employers have been unsure how to handle such requests, and there hasn’t been much guidance from the courts on the topic. But that’s changing. Here’s what one Illinois appellate court has to […]
In today’s job market, HR professionals know that locating the perfect candidate goes way beyond evaluating qualifications on paper. The traditional ways of doing things–a resume, a round of interviews, an offer—are still valuable. There’s nothing wrong with keeping your hiring process classic. But these steps may not always be the best way to comprehensively […]
A study from Visier, a Workforce Intelligence solution provider, has found that although organizations today are spending more money than ever on recruiting, 52% of hiring managers are unable to predict the long-term success of their new hires.
Employers and employees alike have probably heard a lot about the increasing value being placed on so-called “soft skills,” or those skills that fall outside of industry-specific technical abilities that are often top of mind in employee searches. But “soft skills” isn’t as specific as it could be. Many applicants and employers, while now generally […]