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4 Questions HR Leaders Need to Ask About Holiday Workers Now

Visier

With an unemployment rate at a 17-year low of 4.1%, retail and delivery companies have executed a variety of tactics to land workers in a tight labor market, whether it’s through candy and movie-ticket giveaway s or voluntarily increasing the minimum wage to $11 an hour. So what is the right worker experience mix?

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7 common HR technology challenges and how to overcome them

Insperity

It can also lead to costly errors and even fines when wage and hour regulations aren’t followed. Off-the-shelf software packages that handle one aspect of HR rarely “talk” to your other systems without significant intervention by an IT specialist. In some cases, there may even be a complete lack of automation.

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Managing A Total Talent Workforce – The Impact Of The Gig Economy

Accurate Background

Rather than being recruited as full-time or contracted employees, these workers secure individual and on-demand “gigs” – a process that very often happens via an online platform or mobile app. . . Following the outbreak of COVID-19, workplace culture shifted dramatically and irreversibly. Indeed, the phenomenon of 47.8

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How to Implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy [Part 3]

HR Bartender

We’ve already talked about recruiting but there are many other opportunities for HR to create efficiencies and improve the employee experience. Learning and Development: Today, AI can learn a person’s voice and apply it to training content. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy.

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Industry Insights: Quick Service Restaurants

Payactiv

Yet hiring continues to be a challenge as workers look for higher wages, more flexible schedules, strong benefits, and a safe work environment. Some states are considering regulations that could impact quick service restaurants, including higher minimum wage laws, franchise regulations, and food waste legislation. Serve up success.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ukraine

Recruiters Lineup

These contracts must be in writing and include essential details such as job responsibilities, working hours, salary, and terms of employment. Working Hours and Overtime: Ukrainian labor legislation establishes standard working hours and regulates overtime.

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7 Ways to Create an Effective Seasonal Hiring Strategy for Your Small Business

Homebase

Seasonal hiring is recruiting temporary workers to meet specific needs during peak times of the year. Legally, employers must follow the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring minimum wage and overtime pay for seasonal employees​​​​ (more on this later). One easy app to manage your hourly team.