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2023 Recapped: Our Top 5 HR Blogs for SMBs

Extensis

But this dialogue can’t be forced; our most-read blog of the year focuses on five ways to encourage open communication at work, including: Being honest, respectful, and invested in employees’ goals Checking in regularly Asking for anonymous suggestions Responding to feedback Measuring the success of your open communication plan Learn more > 2.

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New Minimum Wages Are Coming to Florida

Zenefits

The constitutional amendment to gradually raise Florida’s official minimum wage from $8.56 per hour to $15 per hour by September 2026 has won the vote. The first minimum wage hike to be approved in almost 15 years (from $5.15 an hour to $6.15 an hour to $6.15 Amendment 2: explained. to $15 (and up to $11.98

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“Improving Financial Wellness for Your Frontline Workers” With Sabina Bhatia

Payactiv

Today, this is what it looks like: about 44% of Americans are employed in low-wage jobs and at the frontline of industries. Payactiv Chief Customer Officer, Sabina Bhatia, joins host, Rob Parsons, on the PULSE podcast by Paychex. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Youtube , and iHeart Radio. I’m your host, Rob Parsons.

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Pay Transparency Act: British Columbia Takes Action on Equal Pay

Trusaic

From November 1, employers must also include wage information in job postings and provide annual pay transparency reports. Ahead of November 1, BC’s government issued further guidance for employers: The expected wage or salary or expected wage or salary range must be included in job postings.

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How SMBs Can Start Closing the Pay Gap Now

Zenefits

No employer expects to pay every employee the same wage. Job type, job title, skills, education, credentials, training, experience, and even geography factor into pay differences. But when employers pay workers with the same or similar qualifications stark differences in wages, they’re likely engaging in discriminatory pay practices.

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What Does it Mean to be Self-Employed?

Zenefits

They put in about 1 million hours a week and contribute $1 trillion to the U.S. they can be as diverse as a physician in private practice or an artist who sells paintings online. 75% are the sole or major wage-earner in their household. Who would give up a steady paycheck to go out on their own chasing gig after gig?

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2023 Compensation Budgeting ForecastPart 1: Base Pay Adjustments

Astron Solutions

In fact, it appears that this industry will remain flat until 2027. The Impact of the “Unofficial” Minimum Wage. Unemployment is at record lows (lowest in 50 years), but inflation has also been its highest (hovering between 8% and 9%). Good news – the data are starting to come in regarding 2023! Goldman Sachs also downgraded its U.S.