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Making Space for DEI

By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE DEI initiatives have stalled for a second year according to the McLean & Company HR Trends 2023 survey results. In our work […]

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September 21, 2022

Remote Workers and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

By Michael Burns, ASE A recent article published in CCH HRAnswersNow Expert Insights looks at the issue of FMLA coverage for remote workers. In this case, a person worked from […]

September 16, 2022

Workers are Looking for More from Employers

By Jason Rowe, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE American workers are reassessing the approach they want to take with their work life and careers, their loyalty to their organization, […]

September 15, 2022

Sunday Scaries and Imposter Syndrome Plague Many Employees

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE In isolved’s second-annual “Voice of the Workforce” survey, 50% of respondents admitted to getting the “Sunday Scaries” before returning to work […]

September 14, 2022

Next Up in the Quiet Trend – Quiet Hiring

By Mary E. Corrado, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE In recent issues of EPTW we’ve covered quiet quitting and quiet firing, and now I’m hearing about the newest recruitment […]

September 9, 2022

Is Wage Growth Driving Inflation?

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As the great resignation continues and employees who leave get generally 6% growth in salary than those who stay, a lot […]

September 8, 2022

What is the Real Cost of A Bad Hire?

By Tom Jackson, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE With three out of four hiring managers saying they have made a bad hire, coupled with 40% of the workforce seeking […]

September 7, 2022

2023 Open Enrollment Checklist

By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE To prepare for open enrollment, group health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of […]

September 2, 2022

Organized Labor’s Resurgence?

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE As we approach Labor Day 2022, the media (and most likely the Biden Administration) will be heralding organized labor’s resurgence as […]

September 1, 2022

Quiet Firing – Is This What Triggered Quiet Quitting?

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Workers are responding to all the buzz about quiet quitting by talking about how organizations are quiet firing. Is quiet quitting […]

August 31, 2022

6 Steps for Employers to Set up an Effective Background Screening Program

By Susan Chance, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE More than 90% of employers use some form of a background screening on applicants or employees when making employment decisions. There […]

August 29, 2022

Are Employers Required to Post Open Positions for All Employees to See and Apply?

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation Generally, and as long as you’re not a federal contractor, you don’t need to post an open position for all employees to see. That said, if […]

August 27, 2022

Do You Understand the True Value of Your Employees?

Courtesy of Ahola Corporation What do you think about the people who work for your company? If you believe they are valuable individuals who contribute to your success, you are […]

August 25, 2022

SHRM Study Confirms Value of Training Opportunities in Attracting Employees

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE SHRM and TalentLMS recently released the 2022 Workplace Learning & Development Trends research report. More than 8 in 10 HR managers […]

August 24, 2022

Administrative Exemption – An Often Misunderstood and Misused FLSA Classification

By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Of the five major Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemptions (there are close to 21 other FLSA industry or job exemptions), one of […]

August 19, 2022

Warren Buffett Says Hire Integrity First

By Tom Jackson, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE When a company assesses new talent, they look at hard skills, soft skills, work experience, reasons for making particular career moves, cultural […]

August 18, 2022

Fun in the Office is the Future of Work

By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Having fun at work is proven to increase engagement and results in healthier and happier employees. It’s where most of us […]

August 17, 2022

Watch out! A New Lawsuit Could Upend FLSA Exemption Requirements

By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE A new case has been filed in the Northern District of Texas which could upend the Fair Labor Standards Act law […]