article thumbnail

HR pros reflect on SHRM distancing itself from ‘equity’ one year later

HR Brew

By comparison, in December 2023, SHRM reported 135,000 total certified. As of May, SHRM had around 148,000 active certification holders, and recertification rates ranged between 75% and 80%, spokesperson Anne Sparaco shared for previous HR Brew reporting.

article thumbnail

Teen unemployment is on the rise. Here’s why that matters for employers.

HR Brew

By comparison, teen unemployment was at 27.2% in April 2020. “We While the rising unemployment numbers for teens may raise concerns, they are still a far cry from other relatively recent economic crises. in October 2009, in the wake of the Great Recession, and at 32.8%

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

2025 Pay Transparency Laws by State: What Employers Need to Know 

MP Wired For HR

Download Our 2025 Pay Transparency State Comparison Infographic Need help navigating pay transparency or updating your leave policies? MP helps employers stay compliant across multiple states, simplify leave management, and build trust through transparent, proactive HR practices. Talk to an MP HR expert today.

article thumbnail

Unlocking Success: The Power of Pay Transparency 

MP Wired For HR

Organizations considering implementing transparent pay practices should be prepared to address these concerns: Privacy Concerns Some employees may feel uncomfortable with their salaries being openly disclosed, fearing potential judgment or comparisons.

article thumbnail

Benefits Administration Simplified: Tailored Solutions for Different Employers

MP Wired For HR

Plan Comparison: Tools to help employees compare rates and view plan documents to find the best options. Here’s a breakdown of how MP can support different types of businesses: Small Businesses Simplified Benefit Enrollment: Streamline the benefit enrollment process for new hires, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.

article thumbnail

Job Benefits Attract Candidates, Advertising Them Will Work in Your Favor

HR Digest

Many organizations often hesitate to publicly advertise their benefits because they might not appear as attractive in comparison to what others are offering or they might not be able to backtrack on a benefit if a candidate is hired on the basis of that promise. rose to 59 percent in May 2024, as compared to 40 percent in January 2020.

article thumbnail

5 Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses in 2025 (In-Depth Comparison)

ConnecTeam

In 2020 alone, the IRS handed out more than $4.9 Discover More The post 5 Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses in 2025 (In-Depth Comparison) appeared first on Connecteam. The right payroll software can take most, if not all, of those tasks off your hands and automate everything into a simple and easy-to-use payroll solution.