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The Advantages of Using Exit Interviews in Your Business
When it comes to getting honest feedback, exit interviews are your best friend. Many employees feel intimidated about providing constructive criticism because of how it might affect their career potential. Once someone decides to leave your organization, you have an...
The Advantages of Using Exit Interviews in Your Business
When it comes to getting honest feedback, exit interviews are your best friend. Many employees feel intimidated about providing constructive criticism because of how it might affect their career potential. Once someone decides to leave your organization, you have an...
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Elevate Your HR Strategy with Our Comprehensive New Podcast Playlist
Struggling to find staff? Confused about compliance? Get ready to elevate your HR game with our latest podcast series, packed with eight must-listen episodes that delve into the best practices in HR management. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner looking...
Celebrating National 401(k) Day: A Time to Focus on Retirement Savings
National 401(k) Day is the perfect occasion to focus on the importance of retirement savings. Created in 1996 by the Plan Sponsor Council of America, this day is celebrated on the Friday after Labor Day. It encourages businesses and employees to understand the...
How To Ensure COBRA Compliance for Terminated Workers
As a small business owner, you may be required to give your former workers access to ongoing insurance coverage after they are terminated. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) was created so that employees wouldn’t be left without...
The Top 10 HR Best Practices for When a Worker’s Job Ends
Do you have a policy in place for what happens after an employee’s job ends? Depending on where you live, there may be special legal requirements about providing unemployment notices, termination letters, and final paychecks. Other than improving your compliance,...
Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: The Three Key Drivers to Reduce Workers’ Comp Expenses
“ I think a really important thing to know is that the workers comp costs are a lot more controllable than business owners realize” In episode #116 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for...
Celebrating National Payroll Week: Honoring the Backbone of American Workplace
Founded in 1996 by PayrollOrg, NPW is a time to recognize the essential role that payroll professionals play in keeping the wheels of the American economy turning. Celebrated annually during the first full week of September, NPW aligns with Labor Day and highlights...
Why You Should Be Giving Your Workers Termination Letters
A termination letter is more than a simple legal formality. It is also an important way to let workers know about why they’re leaving the company and what they can expect to happen next. Like many important HR practices, termination letters are more popular at...
The Advantages of Using Exit Interviews in Your Business
When it comes to getting honest feedback, exit interviews are your best friend. Many employees feel intimidated about providing constructive criticism because of how it might affect their career potential. Once someone decides to leave your organization, you have an...
HR Compliance Update | August 29, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide. A federal judge in Texas issued a strongly-worded final opinion blocking (nationwide) the FTC’s expansive ban on nearly all noncompete agreements. Employers preparing to send notices to current and former...
Elevate Your HR Strategy with Our Comprehensive New Podcast Playlist
Struggling to find staff? Confused about compliance? Get ready to elevate your HR game with our latest podcast series, packed with eight must-listen episodes that delve into the best practices in HR management. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner looking...
Post Employment – HR’s Role After the Job Ends: Managing Post-Employment Effectively
“I think the fast growth firms, as you said, they want to know and learn from their mistakes and just get better and better. And you can't do that if you're not informed..” In episode #115 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners'...
Rewarding Performance: Best Practices for Employee Recognition & Pay Increases
Giving workers raises and providing employee recognition are effective ways to encourage better performance. However, many workplaces aren’t pointing out the connection between better performance and higher pay. If your business isn’t clearly demonstrating the...
What Is a 360-Degree Review: The Value of Painting a Full Picture of Performance
Frontline workers are best positioned to review their managers, but they’re unlikely to volunteer critical feedback. With a 360-degree review, you can solicit anonymous feedback from every subordinate, co-worker, or manager. Then, you can use this information to get a...
Mission Alignment: Setting Clear Expectations for Employee Performance
When an orchestra plays music, you never hear flutes playing a Beethoven piece and clarinets playing something from Mozart. Each section has its own part to play in the ensemble. While these parts may be different, they are all necessary for the orchestra to perform...
DOL’s Salary Rule for Exempt Employees In Jeopardy After Fifth Circuit Oral Argument
By Jeffrey W. Brecher, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law A Fifth Circuit panel heard oral argument on Wednesday, August 7, on whether Department of Labor (DOL) regulations imposing a salary requirement to satisfy the executive, administrative and professional exemptions...
USCIS Updates Form I-9 Expiration Date
By Michael H. Neifach, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law The USCIS, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a federal agency that oversees the lawful immigration process in the United States. It's part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is...
Performance Management Checklist: What To Include in a Formal Performance Review Process
If you’re not giving employees a formal performance review, your workers are missing out on an important growth opportunity. Formal performance reviews are a way to redirect employee efforts, nurture talent, and improve employee engagement. In addition, they’re a key...
What Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and When Should You Use One?
When one of your workers is experiencing a performance issue, a performance improvement plan (PIP) may be able to help. PIPs can help you redirect the employee’s behavior so that they can become a top performer. Unsurprisingly, PIPs are far more common at fast-growth...
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
If an employee is successful at proving constructive discharge, your business may face a five- to six-figure lawsuit. Other than preventing costly litigation, avoiding wrongful termination lawsuits is important because it’s the right thing to do. By preventing and...
Best Practices for Hosting Company-Wide Meetings
In a company-wide meeting, businesses can increase company alignment, foster loyalty, enhance employee retention, and build a stronger team. Unsurprisingly, these all-hands meetings have been correlated with achieving faster company growth. Depending on the format you...
Performance Optimization: Motivate and Align Your Team to Achieve Growth Goals
“Your top performers are top performers because they're driven and a driven individual wants to hear feedback.” In episode #114 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR...
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