Say you buy a sandwich for $5. The deli paid $2.50 for the ingredients. The employee who makes the sandwich earns 25 cents for the 60 seconds of work it takes to make and bag the sandwich. Surely the …
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Effective human capital management (HCM) is what makes an organization a well-oiled machine. Your employees aren’t interchangeable, easily replaced cogs; collectively, they are the linchpin – the most critical resource for functionality and success. Just like any other type …
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While the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over, vaccinations, social distancing, facial coverings, and other safety measures have curbed the effects. Since the highest peak in January 2021, new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been on the decline nationwide. As of …
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Beginning on Monday, June 7, 2021, all Massachusetts employers are temporarily required to make paid leave time available to employees for COVID-19-related illnesses, quarantine, and vaccinations. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3702, An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency …
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In terms of basic structure, the public unemployment insurance (UI) programs we have in place today are not that different from the programs initially established under the Social Security Act of 1935. The labor market and the need for …
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Automating business processes is the name of the game for companies looking to improve productivity, efficiency, and even their employees’ happiness. According to a research study by DJS Research & Unit4, administrative and repetitive tasks account for around 69 …
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It’s hard to fathom today, but, when the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) first became law in 1938, the federal minimum wage was $0.25 an hour. We’ve certainly seen many amendments over the years, but the last increase, which …
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Major shifts in both life and work since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis have many employees struggling to adjust to the new “normal.” It’s no wonder employees are feeling the effects of “pandemic fatigue” and “pandemic burn-out” in …
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On March 11, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill was approved by the House (220-211) on March 10th, following the approval in the Senate (50-49) …
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Offering paid family and medical leave or sick leave can support employers’ efforts to attract and retain top talent and key employees. These benefits assure your employees that balancing their work with their family lives and medical needs won’t …
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