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Conference Board Announces CEOs Plan to Increase Wages by a Minimum of 3%

HR Digest

Businesses have been aiming to draw and keep employees by raising hourly wages relative to inflation by 0.3% During a Thursday second-quarter earnings call, Hermanns stated that wages are still being pushed higher due to a lack of available workers. growth in average union wages that resulted from recent labor negotiations.

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The Delicate Art of Choosing Part-Time vs. Full-Time Workers

Homebase

While there’s no concrete definition of part-time work in the US, what separates part-time work from full-time work largely comes down to the number of working hours. US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) : “Full-time workers are those who usually work 35 or more hours per week. What is considered a part-time job?

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How this HR’s Rising Star and ‘numbers person’ innovates in hard-hit hospitality

HRExecutive

A self-described “numbers and analytics person,” Riddle got to use those skills during a crash course on retirement plan management in a college internship at a Washington, D.C., Advertisement - As hospitality companies worked to right-side their finances in the ensuing years, one of the most visible effects was on staffing. . nonprofit. “I

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Expert’s Top Tips for Training a Retail Workforce for the Holiday Season

SumTotal

In such a competitive market, some industry insiders are predicting wages to increase by as much as 54%, with additional enticements like employee discounts and special shopping days added to entice new hires further. For employers, this volume of new workers presents significant hiring, onboarding and training challenges.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Botswana

Recruiters Lineup

These contracts typically outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, working hours, remuneration, and other relevant details. These contracts typically outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, working hours, remuneration, and other relevant details.

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Industry Insights: Healthcare

Payactiv

We built this page with you in mind – use it as a learning tool, reference page, and more! Download our whitepaper to learn about the 5 strategies that can help you hire. Average weekly wages are up by 10.8% Healthcare workers don’t want the 12-hour shifts, they want shorter shifts. That’s where it starts.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

Synapse, a Provider of Technology for the Learning and Development Market, Closes US$2.5M The Hilb Group, LLC Adds eBenefits Group Northeast, LLC. CommonBond for Business™ Partners with Empower Retirement to Bring Enterprise Student Loan Solutions to Nine Million Employees Nationwide. This week’s fundings: $48M+.