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Earlier this year it was reported that the rise of zero-hour contracts (or ZHCs) has finally reached its peak in Britain. These casual work agreements absolve both employees and employers from committing to a fixed number of working hours, and have been endlessly torn apart in the press. Also read: How Your Company Can Leverage the Gig Economy. Either way, the volatile economy and increased demand for flexibility at work and home means that the 1.7 MORE
On July 18th, 2019, the U.S. government passed a bill to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2025. This bill also abolishes sub-minimum wage for both youth workers and tipped workers and closes a less commonly used loophole that allows employers to pay less than minimum wage to some disabled workers. of wage-earning workers and their employers. . The hourly rate of labor directly influences your bottom line. MORE
At the onset of the pandemic, many companies set up their employees to work from home as a response to shelter-in-place orders or a health and safety precaution. Is the lingering impact of the pandemic making companies consider a long-term remote work policy? MORE
Every month, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics releases an employment report chronicling economic progress from hourly wages to the unemployment rate. In this series of blogs, we'll be defining key terms from the report and deep diving into a specific industry. This month, we take a closer look at the retail industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June 2019 jobs report last week, showing 224,000 jobs added and a 3.7% MORE
The retail industry is experiencing turbulent changes, whether it’s the Great Resignation—partly brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic—or the rapid digital transformation. Scheduling and workforce planning 4. According to a report from the U.S. MORE
All of these involve a lot more work on your part to find the right candidates to fill all the extra spots being opened up every month. Automate the process. Clone the process. Automate the process. A rejection message for those who are not the right fit. MORE
ATS, employee handbook, HRIS, workers’ comp … there are plenty of acronyms and terms in the HR world to know and stay on top of. Sometimes you need a glossary on hand when you’re stuck trying to remember a definition, or you’re wanting to learn some new terminology. MORE
No business is immune to risk, especially when it comes to its workforce. Whether HR is dealing with health and safety incidents, compliance issues, compensation and payroll errors, or wrongful hiring and termination practices, these are all risks that HR can mitigate with the right data-driven approach. HR needs to stay on top of changing workforce rules and regulations to ensure that their company complies. New pay equity reporting requirements in the U.S. MORE
Gamification, the application of game elements to non-game tasks and activities has spread from marketing trend, to education, to our daily lives at home and at work. App developers have made a game of learning, getting healthy, answering our emails and even watering our plants. So why not look at the other side of things, the workification of games? You, the player, are the Big Boss at the head of the factory floor. an hour. MORE
The ongoing impact and disruption that Covoid-19 has bought with it, is unprecedented in our times. At this time of impending workforce crisis, it’s essential that HR work with business leaders to think ahead. Employers can, should they choose, elect to top pay up to the full 100%. MORE
The restaurant sector is notorious for having one of the highest turnover rates, at 81.9 According to economists, the employee turnover rate in the restaurant sector was 62.6% rate in the private sector. Managers must carefully consider how to hire the right worker. MORE
For the past five years, our Workmates have been giving back through an annual program called Workforce Week™. At its heart, Workforce Week is about coming together to help talented job seekers find meaningful, thriving-wage careers. Join the Opportunity Onramps Movement. MORE
010020000010 One of the first things I learned in Industrial Psychology was the breakdown and distribution of labor. I learned what it meant to have a full-time equivalent (FTE), part-time, temporary and per-diem/on-call staff. Each of these components serves a different and essential purpose to your workforce planning. In fact, you cannot actually get any […]. MORE
Apprenticeships are one of the rare bipartisan ideas in workforce policy—so why are there so few of them? Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said the current apprenticeship programs are too small at a White House conference. percent of the workforce comes up through a registered apprenticeship. The number of occupations using apprenticeship training could grow from 27 to 74, and the number of actual jobs filled by apprentices could rise from 410,000 to 3.3 MORE
A Yelp employee recently got fired for writing a post taking her company and CEO to task for not paying her better so she could live in the Bay Area. Here's your summary from The Washington Post : "The Yelp employee who said she was fired after she blogged about the financial pressures she felt while working for the multibillion-dollar business said Monday that her breaking point came one night when she went to sleep — and woke up "starving" two hours later. MORE
We're trained to believe that in America, any economic development opportunity that brings thousands of jobs to a local community - especially in the rust belt or the rural midwest - would be welcomed by all in that community. the nation’s largest meat processor, traveled to the east Kansas town of Tonganoxie with what they figured would be welcome news for the locals. The citizens didn't want anything to do with the plant. MORE
Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! Bookmark this page and refer to it during the conference if you need someone’s Twitter ID. The Basics. Location: The Venetian®, Las Vegas. The best is yet to come! MORE
In 2016, I shared how organizations could use people analytics to prepare for the changes to overtime pay that were set to take effect later that year. However, a federal injunction was issued against the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the new overtime rules, halting any further action. In September 2019, the DOL announced new overtime changes are officially coming. The new rate will take effect on January 1, 2020. What are the new rules around overtime? MORE
According to a number of studies and payroll states, every year the IRS penalizes small businesses billions of dollars for payroll errors– a burden that’s time-consuming, costly, and potentially hurtful in terms of attrition. But, who can blame the small business? US tax codes and the nuanced detail of payroll compliance are overwhelming at a minimum. This is not the case in any other state. The Effect of Your Paycheck on Your Employee: More Than Just Cash Money. MORE
The State of Healthcare HR in the New Decade Jan. Many states are anticipating severe nursing shortages in the next few years, with some states projected to have nurse employee deficits of more than 10,000. A study from Mercer found that the U.S. MORE
This month the National Living Wage increased and will continue to do so until 2020 when it is projected to rise to at least £9 per hour, as detailed in the initial 2016 agreement. This will result in a significant number of implications but the primary impact will be on hourly workers. The substantial HR challenges the National Living Wage regulations present should not be underestimated. MORE
The Times, They Are A’Changin’ (But the Money’s Not). Adjusted for inflation, the federal minimum wage peaked in 1968 at $12.22 (in 2018 dollars). Yet, the current federal minimum wage has remained stagnant at $7.25 per hour for more than a decade even though the cumulative rate of inflation has risen more than 17%. Eighteen states and localities raised their minimum wages in 2018. The increase also includes Whole Foods employees. MORE
What employers really want is what they’ve always wanted: to fill all their open positions with hard-working people who stay with the company, grow and pledge their loyalty. But, in today’s workforce, is it possible for any employer to get all the things they want? The UK saw 1.55 MORE
The Aristocracy of HR
MARCH 22, 2016
010020000010 One of the first things I learned in Industrial Psychology was the breakdown and distribution of labor. I learned what it meant to have a full-time equivalent (FTE), part-time, temporary and per-diem/on-call staff. Each of these components serves a different and essential purpose to your workforce planning. In fact, you cannot actually get any […].
Get Hppy
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Earlier this year it was reported that the rise of zero-hour contracts (or ZHCs) has finally reached its peak in Britain. These casual work agreements absolve both employees and employers from committing to a fixed number of working hours, and have been endlessly torn apart in the press. Also read: How Your Company Can Leverage the Gig Economy. Either way, the volatile economy and increased demand for flexibility at work and home means that the 1.7
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SumTotal
APRIL 28, 2017
This month the National Living Wage increased and will continue to do so until 2020 when it is projected to rise to at least £9 per hour, as detailed in the initial 2016 agreement. This will result in a significant number of implications but the primary impact will be on hourly workers. The substantial HR challenges the National Living Wage regulations present should not be underestimated.
Workday
JUNE 23, 2020
At the onset of the pandemic, many companies set up their employees to work from home as a response to shelter-in-place orders or a health and safety precaution. Is the lingering impact of the pandemic making companies consider a long-term remote work policy?
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Visier - Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 13, 2019
On July 18th, 2019, the U.S. government passed a bill to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2025. This bill also abolishes sub-minimum wage for both youth workers and tipped workers and closes a less commonly used loophole that allows employers to pay less than minimum wage to some disabled workers. of wage-earning workers and their employers. . The hourly rate of labor directly influences your bottom line.
Workday
JULY 9, 2020
For the past five years, our Workmates have been giving back through an annual program called Workforce Week™. At its heart, Workforce Week is about coming together to help talented job seekers find meaningful, thriving-wage careers. Join the Opportunity Onramps Movement.
The HR Capitalist
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
A Yelp employee recently got fired for writing a post taking her company and CEO to task for not paying her better so she could live in the Bay Area. Here's your summary from The Washington Post : "The Yelp employee who said she was fired after she blogged about the financial pressures she felt while working for the multibillion-dollar business said Monday that her breaking point came one night when she went to sleep — and woke up "starving" two hours later.
Burning Glass Technologies
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Apprenticeships are one of the rare bipartisan ideas in workforce policy—so why are there so few of them? Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said the current apprenticeship programs are too small at a White House conference. percent of the workforce comes up through a registered apprenticeship. The number of occupations using apprenticeship training could grow from 27 to 74, and the number of actual jobs filled by apprentices could rise from 410,000 to 3.3
Workology
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Gamification, the application of game elements to non-game tasks and activities has spread from marketing trend, to education, to our daily lives at home and at work. App developers have made a game of learning, getting healthy, answering our emails and even watering our plants. So why not look at the other side of things, the workification of games? You, the player, are the Big Boss at the head of the factory floor. an hour.
Precheck
JANUARY 20, 2020
The State of Healthcare HR in the New Decade Jan. Many states are anticipating severe nursing shortages in the next few years, with some states projected to have nurse employee deficits of more than 10,000. A study from Mercer found that the U.S.
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Zenefits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
ATS, employee handbook, HRIS, workers’ comp … there are plenty of acronyms and terms in the HR world to know and stay on top of. Sometimes you need a glossary on hand when you’re stuck trying to remember a definition, or you’re wanting to learn some new terminology.
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Analytics in HR
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The retail industry is experiencing turbulent changes, whether it’s the Great Resignation—partly brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic—or the rapid digital transformation. Scheduling and workforce planning 4. According to a report from the U.S.
Advos
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! Bookmark this page and refer to it during the conference if you need someone’s Twitter ID. The Basics. Location: The Venetian®, Las Vegas. The best is yet to come!
HR Digest
OCTOBER 11, 2020
The restaurant sector is notorious for having one of the highest turnover rates, at 81.9 According to economists, the employee turnover rate in the restaurant sector was 62.6% rate in the private sector. Managers must carefully consider how to hire the right worker.
Workable
JULY 9, 2021
All of these involve a lot more work on your part to find the right candidates to fill all the extra spots being opened up every month. Automate the process. Clone the process. Automate the process. A rejection message for those who are not the right fit.
Visier
AUGUST 31, 2016
No business is immune to risk, especially when it comes to its workforce. Whether HR is dealing with health and safety incidents, compliance issues, compensation and payroll errors, or wrongful hiring and termination practices, these are all risks that HR can mitigate with the right data-driven approach. HR needs to stay on top of changing workforce rules and regulations to ensure that their company complies. New pay equity reporting requirements in the U.S.
Workable
OCTOBER 12, 2021
What employers really want is what they’ve always wanted: to fill all their open positions with hard-working people who stay with the company, grow and pledge their loyalty. But, in today’s workforce, is it possible for any employer to get all the things they want? The UK saw 1.55
CakeHR
APRIL 12, 2020
The ongoing impact and disruption that Covoid-19 has bought with it, is unprecedented in our times. At this time of impending workforce crisis, it’s essential that HR work with business leaders to think ahead. Employers can, should they choose, elect to top pay up to the full 100%.
The HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 23, 2017
We're trained to believe that in America, any economic development opportunity that brings thousands of jobs to a local community - especially in the rust belt or the rural midwest - would be welcomed by all in that community. the nation’s largest meat processor, traveled to the east Kansas town of Tonganoxie with what they figured would be welcome news for the locals. The citizens didn't want anything to do with the plant.
Zenefits
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
According to a number of studies and payroll states, every year the IRS penalizes small businesses billions of dollars for payroll errors– a burden that’s time-consuming, costly, and potentially hurtful in terms of attrition. But, who can blame the small business? US tax codes and the nuanced detail of payroll compliance are overwhelming at a minimum. This is not the case in any other state. The Effect of Your Paycheck on Your Employee: More Than Just Cash Money.
Visier - Talent Acquisition
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
In 2016, I shared how organizations could use people analytics to prepare for the changes to overtime pay that were set to take effect later that year. However, a federal injunction was issued against the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding the new overtime rules, halting any further action. In September 2019, the DOL announced new overtime changes are officially coming. The new rate will take effect on January 1, 2020. What are the new rules around overtime?
Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud
JULY 11, 2019
Every month, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics releases an employment report chronicling economic progress from hourly wages to the unemployment rate. In this series of blogs, we'll be defining key terms from the report and deep diving into a specific industry. This month, we take a closer look at the retail industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June 2019 jobs report last week, showing 224,000 jobs added and a 3.7%
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