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Writing job descriptions can take a lot of time. But with Zywave’s tools, HR managers can create clear, helpful job descriptions faster and easier. These tools help companies find the right people for the job and make sure everyone…

Workplace safety is a top concern year-round for employers; however, with summer approaching, this concern is heightened. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 50% – 70% of outdoor fatalities occur within the first few days of working…

Wait, what? I’m sure that title got your attention. Twenty years ago, one article caused quite a stir in the human resources community. The article “Why We Hate HR” was written by Keith Hammond and published in Fast Company…

Under current Virginia law, noncompete agreements are banned for ‘low-wage employees,’ currently defined as those making less than $1463.10 per week.  Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia will prohibit noncompete agreements with ALL employees eligible for overtime pay under the…

Terminating an employee is stressful for all parties. Even though you (hopefully) have repeatedly shared your performance concerns with the employee, they are generally still not prepared for the final reality of being fired. You can make the experience easier…

Last month, we shared that the Employers Coalition of North Carolina (ECNC) had filed a bill in the NC House under the sponsorship of Representatives Huneycutt, Hall, Chesser, and Rhyne. Thank you to our members who reached out to…

Warm weather is upon us and now is the time many organizations take their employee appreciation efforts on the road! Company events outside of work bring many benefits to the workplace. They are opportunities to build relationships in a…

Business executives and HR professionals continuously seek ways to enhance workplace culture, boost employee engagement, and drive business success—especially in light of shifting workforce demographics. Employees increasingly prioritize work-life balance, prompting some employers to adopt less traditional paid time…

On April 23, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aiming to reduce and ultimately eliminate the use of disparate impact liability across federal enforcement efforts.  While Title VII itself is unchanged, this EO signals a rebalancing of federal…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released important information regarding the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. Covered employers should take note of the following updates:  Who Must File: Private employers with 100 or more employees, and…

Making an employee handbook that follows all the rules can be tough. But with Zywave’s Employee Handbook Builder, it’s much easier! This tool helps you create a handbook that fits your company’s needs and follows state and federal laws. …

Is it the Year of the Chameleon? With so many changes out of Washington, D.C., this year, it seems like the compliance world is changing like the chameleon changes color.  Like with so many things this year, the U.S….