DOL Exempt Minimum Salary – Now What?
While legal challenges have been requesting an injunction until the question whether the DOL has the right to increase the salary threshold is determined, no such injunction has been issued as of this writing. Therefore, all employers must prepare their response to the new rule which goes into effect July 1, 2024. In April 2024, […]
Compensation Hot Topics
The Great Resignation is over, the red-hot recruiting market has cooled a bit, and inflation is down. That’s some of the good news for employers in 2024. But don’t relax too much – compensation is still important. In a recent Compensation Best Practices Report published by Payscale, a majority of employers reported compensation as their […]
The Power of Leadership Coaching
Effective leadership is essential for organizational success in today’s dynamic and fast-paced business environment. However, even the most experienced leaders can encounter challenges and areas for improvement in their leadership skills. This is where leadership coaching comes into play, offering a personalized and transformative approach to leadership development. What is Leadership Coaching, and How does […]
Beyond Resumes – 10 Pro Tips for Recruiters
Finding the right talent is a labor-intensive process despite the abundance of electronic job boards, social media platforms, and behavioral assessment tools available. Our mission is to provide businesses with consulting support and people skills to overcome recruitment challenges and drive long-term success. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for recruiting, there are tangible steps that […]
Changes As Your Company Grows
Congratulations!! Your company has grown, business is booming, and you have hired more employees to help you meet the new demand. Not every company is able to say they are having that success. Did you know… As you add employees, the number of employment regulations your company falls under changes as well. So, while you […]
Employment Trends & Challenges for the Year Ahead
A new year means new employment laws, trends, and challenges. Here are some of the important trends we are following as we enter 2024. General Trends Uncertainty With the volatile political climate heading into the 2024 presidential race, inconsistent predictions for the economy, and escalating incidents of violence, employees are facing new challenges at and […]
Where Did All the Workers Go?
Recently I was sharing a cab with a client on my way to speak at a conference. He turned to me and said that he was interested to hear what I had to say about the state of the U.S. labor market. When I asked him what specifically he was hoping to hear in my […]
The AI Revolution: Impacts on Workplaces & HR
Conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) have been everywhere recently. Congress held hearings about it. News outlets have written articles about it, including that content providers have sampled AI’s abilities by having it draft something for them. But how does it impact companies and Human Resources? According to the Pew Research Center, 62% of Americans believe […]
Mental Health in the Workplace
Please note: In this article, we follow NAMI’s example by using the terms “mental health illness” and “mental health condition” interchangeably. Since 1949, May has been recognized as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the US. The goals of this campaign include destigmatizing mental health problems, increasing public awareness, and creating support for the millions who […]
Organizational Changes to Improve Engagement
Employees stay at companies where they feel valued and safe. Employees leave companies where they feel discounted, taken advantage of, or disconnected from managers and co-workers. Increasing the engagement and retention of good employees can propel a company’s success, allowing leaders to focus on proactive strategies instead of reactively putting out fires. While some more […]
