News & Resources

Employee engagement starts with onboarding

Onboarding, when done correctly, should be a well thought out process that is designed to build a lasting relationship with the new team member.

May 1, 2017

Do’s and don’ts of employee appreciation

According to TinyPulse, 69% of employees would work harder if they felt their efforts were better appreciated.

April 24, 2017

Pay equity plays important role in employee engagement and retention

Do you worry about hiring the right people?

April 21, 2017

Piecework pay, bonus and overtime pay – how do they collide?

Piecework pay is not a common pay practice today. However, in some industries this is still a pay practice.

April 20, 2017

Is work/life balance a pipe dream?

With everyone being connected 24/7, is achieving work/life balance really just a pipe dream?

April 14, 2017

Not an employee. Not an independent contractor. What is a contributor?

In his article “The Future Rise of the ‘Contributor’ – Are We Closer To Finding That Elusive Third Category of Worker?”, Richard Meneghello, Attorney at Fisher Phillips, states that a recent survey by Ranstad US …

April 12, 2017

Microchipping employees – the future is now

As we first reported in last week’s Quick Hits, what seems to be a page from an Isaac Asimov or Robert Heinlein sci-fi novel, a Swedish startup, Epicenteris, is implanting chips in their employees hands. …

April 11, 2017

Common managerial mistakes that force good employees to leave

It’s hard enough to find good employees, so when you find them make sure your managers are not making any of these common mistakes that drive employees to look elsewhere. It holds true that employees …

April 6, 2017

Finding technical talent is tough, not impossible

April 3rd marked the first day this year that H-1B visa applications were accepted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The date holds particular significance for many employers who hire technical talent, as …

April 3, 2017

Does office layout affect productivity?

Many studies have shown that the environment employees work in does have an effect on their productivity. From wall colors, to furniture, to technology, to office layout…it all makes a difference.

April 3, 2017

Anti-trust concerns in hiring and compensation

On the list of wrongful employment practice issues, the risk of engaging in illegal anti-trust practices is pretty far down there.

March 30, 2017

Study suggests telecommuting employees may have lower wage growth

According to Global Workplace Analytics, a San Diego-based consulting firm that specializes in flexible-workplace strategies, 20-25% of U.S. employees are estimated to telecommute at least once per year.

March 22, 2017

When may an employer inquire about an employee’s medical condition?

When strange behavior or certain performance issues are very subtle, should an employer inquire about a medical condition?

March 16, 2017

A rise in pay equity claims will hit employers hard in the future

Although Equal Pay Act (EPA) EEOC charges are small in number, the trend is growing. Over the past three years, the number of charges filed rose from 938 to 1,075 or 15%.

March 15, 2017

Do you know what to do if ICE comes knocking on your door?

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has indicated that it will triple its I-9 audits this year.

March 13, 2017

Erasing barriers to employment

For many individuals with disabilities, including intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), employment is a source of pride. It gives that person a sense of community and allows them to be connected to normal, day-to-day life. …

March 10, 2017

Freeing your workplace of office politics

Every office has politics – it’s unavoidable. But if leadership creates an engaging culture that encourages collaboration, those politics can be kept at bay.