Katie Shpak

Probationary Periods: What Are They and What Is Their Purpose?

Katie Shpak | September 6, 2023

What Is a Probationary Period? A probationary period is a set time frame dedicated to training and assimilating a new hire. This time frame can...

Why Is Onboarding Important?

Katie Shpak | August 28, 2023

Have you ever been on a really bad date? I certainly have... Upon first interaction, it was evident that the man (or shall I say, boy) lied about his...

Direct Reports: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

Katie Shpak | August 21, 2023

What Is a Direct Report? A direct report is an employee who works directly below a leader within the company who is above them in the organizational...

Role Ambiguity: How It Impacts Employee Retention and How to Avoid It

Katie Shpak | August 18, 2023

What is Role Ambiguity? Role ambiguity occurs when an employee is not given a clear job description; there aren’t defined objectives for the role...

Should HR Provide Birthday Cakes for Employees?

Katie Shpak | August 11, 2023

Have you experienced the Pandora’s box of complaints and chaos that occurs around birthday party celebrations at the office? It begins with a few...

Should Organizations Encourage Employees to Donate to Charity?

Katie Shpak | July 24, 2023

It’s common for organizations to encourage employees to support a particular charity. Your organization may have a charity that it supports, or...

How and When to Calculate Overtime Pay

Katie Shpak | July 5, 2023

Do you have hourly employees who exceed the 40-hour work week? If so, they need to be paid overtime! With the Department of Labor issuing new ov...

Adding a Newborn to Your Insurance Coverage

Katie Shpak | June 27, 2023

While having a new baby brings so much joy to parents, it can also bring some stressors! Ensuring that their baby is covered under health insurance...

When Do Deductibles Reset?

Katie Shpak | June 6, 2023

Some organizations renew health plans mid-year, which could cause worry among employees regarding their deductible timeline. There could be concern...

What Is a CP-575 Letter and Do I Need One?

Katie Shpak | May 30, 2023

What is a CP-575 Letter? A CP-575 is a notice received via mail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that confirms an Employer Identification...