Human Resources Tag

What HR Needs to Know About the Recently-Passed American Rescue Plan Act

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but two of those that do—optional extension of sick...

01 April, 2021

What Will Retaining Talent Look Like in the Post-Pandemic Workplace?

Who could have predicted the disruption and change 2020 brought to the way we work? Now that we are starting to look ahead, past the loss and the lockdowns, it is time to plan for what is next. One of the many considerations that needs to...

31 March, 2021

Hiring in a New Era

As you create your company's hiring plan for a post-pandemic world, you need to adapt to a new reality. To begin with, you will need to consider these trends: Talent shortage. There is an ongoing talent shortage in many industries, making the hiring landscape more...

29 March, 2021

What Is the Risk of Delaying A Start Date Due to Covid?

We recently hired an older individual whose start date is next Monday, but I would like to push back their start date because we’ve just had an employee test positive for COVID-19. Would this be allowed? We will be testing everyone in the workplace, but...

29 October, 2020

What Are Performance Improvement Plans?

Although most managers don't enjoy giving feedback, say through a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), 83% "of employees really appreciate receiving feedback, regardless of whether it's positive or negative," says Officevibe, which helps companies with employee engagement. If the feedback is negative, it generally means the employee...

05 October, 2020

9 Ways to Turn Human Resources Into a Profit Driver

The days of expensive human resources compliance, irrelevant benefits and haphazard hiring are numbered. If you think human resources (HR) is your highest sunk cost, you're right. If you think HR is your biggest profit driver, you're also right. What gives? You get out of HR what you put...

15 September, 2020

5 Flexible Work Arrangements That May Remain

Flexible work arrangements are work programs that enable flexibility in work schedules or the place of work. These arrangements are hugely popular among employees, mainly because they promote work-life balance. FWAs are critical to retention, as research by FlexJobs shows that nearly one-third of workers have...

14 September, 2020

Why Does Human Resources Exist?

Hello HR professionals! Do you ever have to contend with HR naysayers? These with a bad attitude toward your department? Today's article is a tribute to Human Resources. The next time you are challenged, you will be better able to justify why HR is the most...

02 September, 2020

Harassment Prevention Considerations with a Remote Workforce

Using video conferencing apps for meetings can make for a more productive and engaging time than group discussions over the phone, but there are also some risks to consider: Attire When working from home, the desire to work in comfortable clothes could tip from casual to inappropriate....

27 August, 2020

Avoid Classifying Employees As Independent Contractors

Q: Can churches classify paid workers as independent contractors to avoid paying FICA or withholding incomes taxes from them? A: No. Churches cannot classify paid workers as independent contractors in an effort to save money. They must follow the law. For a non-clergy employee, the church generally...

26 August, 2020