Hiring Strategy, HR Management, HR Updates
As the new year begins and the pandemic continues, employers are facing more challenges than ever to hire talent, retain employees, and make necessary changes to keep their business running smoothly. As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues, employers have had to roll with the punches and make changes to many aspects of their business. …
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Change will be a key component in the upcoming year. 2021 has shown a shift in mindset towards working, as flexible work, new employment models, and wages have changed with the times. As this year is ending, you must look forward to the new year by looking at some predictions on how to continue creating …
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Performance reviews are typically used by companies to evaluate employees and make decisions regarding compensation, training, career development, and promotions. Lately, however, the focus has shifted away from a trail of documentation and toward providing feedback and coaching to aid employees in their development. As always, an efficient HR team is critical to the success …
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Almost since the COVID-19 pandemic started, business owners and employees alike have been wondering, “When do we get back to normal? Will we be working from home forever?” Nearly two years later and those questions remain. Some companies have fully returned to the workplace, some have adopted a fully remote policy, and others have chosen …
Read full articleIf you are anywhere on social media these days, you are likely reading about The Great Resignation of 2021. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in April and have remained abnormally high for the last several months, with a record-breaking 10.9 million open jobs …
Read full articleLike remote work, virtual interviews are here to stay. Just as remote work has continued through the pandemic and recovery, remote interviews are likely here to stay as well. Going forward, industry experts expect businesses to adopt a combination of traditional in-person and virtual interview methods. “For senior roles, you may start out virtual, but …
Read full articleThe most common question we get is “Does my company really need HR?” The short answer is “Yes.” The longer, less ambiguous answer is “Yes! And here are some reasons why.” But first, let’s have a look at the state of the American economy today, then we’ll talk about how HR Affiliates can help your …
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Employers are reviewing their employee benefits to ensure they remain competitive in this challenging job market. Many employees indicate that paid leave is a benefit that could sway them to choose one employer over another. If you are an employer with over 50 employees, you should follow the Family Medical Leave Act and have an …
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The limited pros and myriad of cons of Professional Employer Organizations Professional employer organizations (PEOs) require a “joint-employment relationship” with their clients. Under this arrangement, the PEO hires the employees from their clients and leases them back to their original employer. This allows the PEO to “share and manage employee-related responsibilities and liabilities,” including outsourcing …
Read full articleNew Mask Recommendations and the Workplace The CDC is now recommending that everyone – including fully vaccinated individuals – wear masks in indoor public settings in all areas with substantial and high transmission of the COVID-19 virus and get tested following exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. New CDC Recommendations For Fully Vaccinated Individuals …
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