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DOL Proposes $55k Overtime Rule Threshold, Schedules Regular Increases

Aidan Farrish | August 30, 2023

It’s here, the news we have all been waiting for: the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed the new overtime rule threshold guidance for employers.

The 7 Soft Skills HR Pros Need + Resources to Develop Them

Aidan Farrish | August 30, 2023

Soft skills are the yin to hard skills’ yang. You need both to achieve a perfect balance. However, soft skills can be difficult to learn; the first...

What Is Upward Mobility in the Workplace?

Aidan Farrish | August 22, 2023

What Is Upward Mobility? Upward mobility is defined as the movement of someone from a lower socioeconomic status to a higher socioeconomic status....

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 and...

Human Capital Management; Or, How to Stop Doing Everything for Everyone

Aidan Farrish | August 16, 2023

You’re an HR professional conducting market research to determine how your organization can competitively compensate your employees despite uncertain...

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...

What HR Should Know About the ADA and Substance Use Disorders

Aidan Farrish | August 9, 2023

As HR at a small employer, you may have witnessed employees battling addiction issues. In fact, one of your employees may be struggling right...

IRS Makes Radical Changes to Electronic Filing Requirements for 2024

Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) electronic filing mandate goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Let’s cover what it changes and how HR can prepare.

Form I-9 Updates and E-Verify Policy Changes

Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023

The new Form I-9 is set to become available on August 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the previous version until October 31, 2023. Employers...