Human Resources

What You Need to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee

Disciplining or terminating an employee always comes with some risk, and there are plenty of legal danger zones an employer can end up in if it isn't done properly.
Hiring Human Resources

HR's Role in a Recession

HR’s role in a recession is to mitigate stress, resolve tensions, and maintain morale. Respect and empathy are key. Let’s look at a few of these challenges and what you can do in response.
HR Q&As Human Resources

IRS Announces 2023 HSA Contribution Limits

The IRS announced HSA contribution limits effective for the calendar year 2023 with Revenue Procedure 2022-24, along with minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for the HDHPs.
HR Q&As Human Resources

Can we cut a performance improvement plan short?

Can we cut a performance improvement plan short if the employee's performance issues have gotten substantially worse?
HR Q&As Human Resources

Updated Guidance from the DOL on FMLA and Mental Health

On May 25, 2022, the Wage and Hour Division of the DOL issued updated guidance via Factsheet #280 regarding mental health and FMLA leave rights.
HR Q&As Human Resources

What is ERISA?

Are you in compliance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)? Download the checklist to find out.
HR Q&As Human Resources

Termination and Pay

If we terminate a salaried, exempt employee early in the week, do we have to pay them for the entire week?
Hiring Human Resources

5 Reasons to Rehire Former Employees

Now that times have changed some employers are rehiring former employees! Here are five big reasons why you might consider doing the same:
Employee Engagement Human Resources

Worried About Retention? The Best Way to Keep Employees Is to Be Useful to Them

The best way to retain employees is to remember why they became your employees, to begin with—they have wants and needs, and employment with you enables them to meet those wants and needs. In other words, you’re useful to them (as they are to you).
Employee Engagement Human Resources

5 Steps to Succession Planning

Succession planning can be overwhelming, but it's important to consider the potential leaders in the years to come. Here are 5 steps to help you get started!