Feb 28, 2019 | Human Resources
In an effort to create more diversity-friendly workplaces, companies have been training employees to recognize their unconscious biases. As the term implies, these biases are below the surface, unintended, and often undesired. They’re implicit rather than explicit....
The Value of Employment Branding
Feb 13, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Employment Branding? Employment branding is the process of creating market perception of an organization as an employee’s choice in the labor market. Employment branding is essential to analyze so that employers can understand what motivates...
Washington’s Birthday Bank Holiday Notice
Feb 12, 2019 | Human Resources
Plan Ahead for Washington’s Birthday Bank Holiday Payroll Banks will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one...
Federal Overtime Exemption Regulations May Change in March
Feb 5, 2019 | Human Resources
Who is Affected? With the start of a new year, employers should review their wage and hour practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking about overtime pay in 2019. The DOL may increase the salary threshold for...
OSHA 300A Recordkeeping Form Reminder
Jan 30, 2019 | Human Resources
OSHA 300A Forms Must Be Posted Beginning February 1, 2019 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses post a summary of the previous...
Risk Reduction Through Progressive Discipline
Jan 23, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Progressive Discipline? Behavioral problems and poor performance can be detrimental to the bottom line; many employers want to terminate problematic employees as soon as possible. Small businesses may not feel that they have the time or money to work on...