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Mitigating the Effects of Absenteeism
In a previous post, we discussed the findings of the second installment of Kronos’ Global Retail Absence survey, which analyzed responses from 800 retail managers across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
To Change or Not to Change?
Change is hard. Eighty-four percent of executives say their organization’s future success is highly dependent on innovation, but 80% believe their business will be disrupted by innovation. We know most new product innovations fail, startups have an abysmal success record, and more than 70% of strategic initiatives fail or fall short. Change is difficult, and […]
An Introduction to Hierarchical Pay Raise Strategies
With the unemployment rate hovering at historic lows, companies need to work hard to attract and retain top talent. And while they’ve tried to do this with a number of different incentives—such as greater workplace flexibility, increased healthcare benefits, positive company environments, etc.—salary remains the primary draw for a big chunk of employees.
Louisiana Will Continue Focus on Misclassification as Independent Contractors
Recently, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) issued a press release acknowledging the efforts of a task force that combats the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Why You Want to Develop More Proactive Employees
Employees will be more proactive if they feel genuinely heard by their bosses and coworkers, as well as if they feel their contributions truly matter to their organizations. In addition, proactive employees will also feel more empowered to make their own decisions and get work done without the fear of being micromanaged or penalized.
How My Workplace Supported Me as a Single Mother – and Yours Can Too
Parenting can be exhausting. From getting everyone out the door in the morning to preparing dinner before soccer practice, the everyday stresses of parenthood can leave parents feeling burned out, isolated, and depressed. The recent Surgeon General advisory highlights the sheer scope of this issue: 48% of parents say that most days their stress is […]
DOL Issues New Guidance to Employers Warning About Retaliation
Retaliation continues to be at the top of the federal government’s priority list. In March 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new field assistance bulletin titled Protecting Workers from Retaliation, which addresses worker protections from retaliation under laws enforced by the agency’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The DOL pledged to “use every […]
Offering Gender-Blind Parental Leave
Instead of differentiating between maternity leave and leave for new fathers, some companies are implementing gender-blind time off for new parents.
Safety Concerns Are Keeping Healthcare Workers Home: Prompting Privacy and Personal Safety Can Bring Them Back
In October 2021, the San Leandro Hospital emergency room was locked down when a visitor, upset that COVID-19 restrictions prevented him from visiting a patient, threatened to bring a gun to the California healthcare facility. The incident is emblematic of a troubling trend of more frequent and severe violent episodes at healthcare facilities. As Mawata […]