January 14, 2025
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employees are expected to adapt quickly to new roles, tools, and technologies. Traditional learning models may not always align with the modern learner’s needs. Microcontent—small, focused units of learning—has emerged as a solution that…
January 7, 2025
This article serves as a reminder of your OSHA 300A reporting and posting responsibilities, which are essential for creating and maintaining a safe, transparent, and compliant workplace environment. Posted Notice Employers required to keep an OSHA log must post…
January 6, 2025
Each year, the IRS reviews and typically adjusts the standard mileage rate used by many businesses as a guide in determining mileage reimbursement for employee business-related travel. The 2025 business mileage rate is 70 cents per mile. Employers may elect to…
January 3, 2025
Happy New Year! New year, new opportunities—and we want your input to make the most of them! Take our quick 5-minute survey to share your thoughts on how we can better support your HR and organizational needs. Your feedback…
December 3, 2024
Personnel File Organization and Retention: How To An organized and efficient personnel filing system is critical for creating a compliant and streamlined process to locate documents for relevant parties. The end of the year is a good time to…
December 2, 2024
Conflict is inevitable, and most people dread addressing it. Most would rather avoid conflict than deal with the issue at hand. Why? Because it makes us uncomfortable, stressed, anxious, angry, frustrated, and helpless. These are not particularly good feelings…
November 19, 2024
Employers should address two key questions with their inclement weather policy: 1) How will you notify employees if the company is open or closed? 2) How will employees be paid if the company is closed all day or for…
November 18, 2024
US DOL Updated Overtime Rule Blocked Nationwide On Friday, November 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down the new federal DOL overtime rule for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective July…
November 13, 2024
November marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month and the open enrollment season. Diabetes, a widespread chronic condition, not only takes a toll on individuals but also poses a significant financial burden. According to a study published on…
November 11, 2024
As we approach the 2025 plan year, the IRS has announced an increase in the maximum contribution limits for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). This change provides employees with a valuable opportunity to save more pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare…
November 4, 2024
As we enter Election Week, many workplaces are experiencing heightened political discussions and varying emotional responses among employees. Whether it’s conversations in the breakroom or debates in virtual spaces, Election Week has a way of spilling into professional settings,…
November 4, 2024
The company holiday party can be an HR Manager’s worst nightmare! It does not have to be that way. Now is the time to start planning if your company has an end-of-the-year meeting or party. Thoughtful planning and early…