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How to Write a Job Description in 2022
There are currently about 1 million more jobs out there than there are people looking for work. That means you need to make your job posting stand...
5 Ways to Improve Your Onboarding Process Now
Onboarding is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. It's the process by which new customers are introduced to your...
Do You Have an Inboarding Process?
Most business owners know about onboarding, but few pay much attention to its sister program: inboarding. If you own a business and want to improve...
5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale Without Hurting Productivity
Did you know a global study found that people cited their occupation as one of the top things that brought meaning to their lives? In fact, the...
Top 5 Strategies to Retain Employees Through the Great Resignation
The Great Resignation is altering labor forces across the world. Customers must wait longer for the same services. Some customers may walk away,...
How to Retain Work-From-Home Employees
Many employers have found themselves affected by the mass exodus from traditional workplaces. In 2021, more than 15 million workers left their jobs...
How Much Do Companies Spend on Retaining Employees Versus Hiring New Employees?
Holding current customers is much more cost-effective for businesses than getting a new one. The same goes for employees to thrive in today's...
Retaining Employees: Are You Making These Common Mistakes?
Are you having trouble retaining employees? During the ongoing Great Resignation, more companies are struggling to retain employees. Employee...
HR Insights #2 Stay Interview
HR Insight #1 – Can I mandate that my employees get vaccinated?
COBRA Premium Assistance FAQs and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released frequently asked questions (FAQs)...
Can I mandate my employees to get vaccinated? Update
In this episode of HR Insights, Sue Justice of Emery HR discusses if you can or if you should mandate your employees get vaccinated for COVID-19. Be sure to listen in.
COVID-19 and Reporting to Work Restrictions
Michigan Law Alerts - December 2020 On December 29, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation (SB 1258) prohibiting an employee...
Can I require an Employee to get vaccinated?
With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and widespread availability in sight, many employers want to know whether they can require their employees to...
Compliance Requirements for a Remote Workforce
According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a...
Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Autumn has arrived. It’s the time of year when working parents have questions about Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCSAs). How do they manage...
Key Definitions to Help You Understand the ADA
If you hadn’t engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. The ADA comes up a lot these...
Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates 2020
It is estimated that insurers will return over a quarter billion dollars to employer groups this year. Employers that receive a rebate need to keep in mind that there are restrictions on how the money can be used.
Updating the Employee Handbook Right Now? Here’s Why It’s A Good Idea
With all the chaos of the coronavirus, you may be thinking who has time to redo a handbook?
FFCRA: New Rule and Guidance from the DOL and IRS
New FFCRA Guidance in Temporary Rule and FAQs The DOL has released rules related to administration of leaves under the Families First Coronavirus...