Let’s talk about side hustles. That’s right -- we said it. The Gen Z and Millennial side hustle. (GASP!) If you’re wondering what on earth a side hustle is – it’s not Jay-Z’s new single. It’s something most Gen Z and Millennials are doing to earn a little cash on the side. They’re working a [...]
It’s no secret that finding the right candidate for an open position is not a small business owner’s favorite thing to do. From our clients, we hear that (1) there aren’t any good candidates out there and (2) companies don’t know where to start in the recruiting process. From candidates, we hear that employers aren’t [...]
Are you looking for ways to make your employees more productive, foster the development of innovative ideas and retain your team while maintaining a client-centered focus? One of the ways to accomplish these goals is to develop your company’s culture in a way that fosters high trust between management, coworkers and team members. […]
Back in May of 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a significant change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the changes to have been effective December 1, 2016. The FLSA law establishes the right to a minimum wage and governs overtime pay. At the last minute, at the end of November 2016, [...]
“It is an odd paradox that a society, which can now speak openly and unabashedly about topics that were once unspeakable, still remains largely silent when it comes to mental illness.” – Glenn Close […]
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Editor’s Note: This article is written by Marc Mullis, Founder/CEO of Payformance Partners and was originally published on Payscale.com For decades, businesses used grade-based salary ranges to manage employee salaries. As an administrative tool kept in a three-ring binder on our desks, grade-based salary ranges have been very handy. However, this type of salary structure is now [...]
Since the birth of the #MeToo social media movement in October 2017, the #MeToo hashtag has been used 19 million times on Twitter alone.¹ This wide-spreading movement was a sobering reminder that abuses of power commonly occur, and are often unreported. However, over the past year, as both women and men have encouraged one another [...]
Hello 2019! 2018 was a busy year from a regulation change standpoint, so that means a lot of things are different for companies in 2019. We are seeing more and more that employment laws and regulations are being changed at the state and local levels, more so than at the federal level. Things move a little [...]
The winter holidays are a great opportunity for employees to bond over social events and sugar cookies, but they can also be a source of conflict for HR managers, who must make sure the season doesn’t lead to hurt feelings, discomfort or worse—a charge of religious discrimination. […]
