Trends & Insights - page 43
Talent
Hiring for Biotechnology: 5 Characteristics Early-Stage Companies Should Look for in Employees
Without question, one critical success factor for all biotechnology companies is the ability to identify and retain a synergistic combination of internal and external team members, all working seamlessly toward the same goal. It is impossible to start and build a successful biotechnology company without the help of an exceptional and synergistic team of individuals. In this post, I will discuss the most important characteristics biotech entrepreneurs should seek in new employees.
February 3, 2016 ・4 mins read
Compliance
If I only pay independent contractors, should I to apply for a state identification number and contribute to my state's workers' compensation insurance fund?
September 25, 2015 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Does an employer need to be checking I-9 documents beyond an employee's first day of employment for any upcoming expiration date listed on the ID's provided?
September 24, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
Talent
What are Work Eligibility Questions During the Application Process to Consider
September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read
Performance Management
Can an employee's hours be cut and those respective duties given to other employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to change an employee's work hours without the employee's consent and without giving notice for the change.
September 11, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
Can an employee who makes minimum wage or above accept tips from customers?
September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Compliance
How can I complete I-9 verification for my new hire who is working remotely?
In most U.S. states, remote employees who can’t travel to the employer have two options for verification.
September 4, 2015 ・2 mins read
Performance Management
Wellness
Wellness Matters: How Caring for Your Employees’ Health Can Help Your Company’s Bottom Line
February is American Heart Month, a time when caring organizations and individuals work to raise awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it. This time of health consciousness is also a good opportunity to focus on employee wellness. By making wellness a company priority, you can help employees make it a priority as well.
According to a National Small Business Administration (NSBA) survey 93 percent of small business owners think employee health is important to business but just 22 percent currently offer any kind of wellness program. Small business owners often perceive barriers to creating their own programs but, in reality, it can be done effectively with minimal cost and burden on the employer.
Plus, a wellness program can have direct impact on your organization’s bottom line.
February 1, 2016 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
3 Steps Small Businesses Can Take to Prevent Wage and Hour Lawsuits
A worrisome business trend is the growing number of wage and hour lawsuits that are a significant source of financial exposure for employers. As the number of lawsuits climbs, so does the cost to employers.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that it receives nearly 25,000 wage-and-hour related complaints per year. The number of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases filed in the federal court is more than five times higher than it was 20 years ago.
Compensation considerations
Overtime claims account for 40 percent of wage and hour class action lawsuits. Other common wage-and-hour claims include:
January 25, 2016 ・5 mins read
8 Top-Level KPIs for Startup HR Departments
How well is your HR department performing? Consider these eight key performance indicators to measure the business impact of your HR initiatives.
January 25, 2016 ・4 mins read
Benefits
Can an Employer Change Vacation Policy Without Notice?
September 23, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
Are Employers Required to Keep a Copy of the Background Authorization Form in the Employee's File?
September 17, 2015 ・3 mins read
Culture
When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?
September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
What are the Federal Laws Related to Employee Record Keeping?
September 11, 2015 ・3 mins read
Culture
Benefits
Can I have different Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for my full-time and part-time employees?
September 9, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
If we send employees to training out of state, which state's minimum wage and tax laws do we follow?
September 3, 2015 ・2 mins read
Payroll
Talent
Hiring for Biotechnology: 5 Characteristics Early-Stage Companies Should Look for in Employees
Without question, one critical success factor for all biotechnology companies is the ability to identify and retain a synergistic combination of internal and external team members, all working seamlessly toward the same goal. It is impossible to start and build a successful biotechnology company without the help of an exceptional and synergistic team of individuals. In this post, I will discuss the most important characteristics biotech entrepreneurs should seek in new employees.
February 3, 2016 ・4 mins read
Wellness
Wellness Matters: How Caring for Your Employees’ Health Can Help Your Company’s Bottom Line
February is American Heart Month, a time when caring organizations and individuals work to raise awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it. This time of health consciousness is also a good opportunity to focus on employee wellness. By making wellness a company priority, you can help employees make it a priority as well.
According to a National Small Business Administration (NSBA) survey 93 percent of small business owners think employee health is important to business but just 22 percent currently offer any kind of wellness program. Small business owners often perceive barriers to creating their own programs but, in reality, it can be done effectively with minimal cost and burden on the employer.
Plus, a wellness program can have direct impact on your organization’s bottom line.
February 1, 2016 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
3 Steps Small Businesses Can Take to Prevent Wage and Hour Lawsuits
A worrisome business trend is the growing number of wage and hour lawsuits that are a significant source of financial exposure for employers. As the number of lawsuits climbs, so does the cost to employers.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that it receives nearly 25,000 wage-and-hour related complaints per year. The number of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases filed in the federal court is more than five times higher than it was 20 years ago.
Compensation considerations
Overtime claims account for 40 percent of wage and hour class action lawsuits. Other common wage-and-hour claims include:
January 25, 2016 ・5 mins read
8 Top-Level KPIs for Startup HR Departments
How well is your HR department performing? Consider these eight key performance indicators to measure the business impact of your HR initiatives.
January 25, 2016 ・4 mins read
Compliance
If I only pay independent contractors, should I to apply for a state identification number and contribute to my state's workers' compensation insurance fund?
September 25, 2015 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Does an employer need to be checking I-9 documents beyond an employee's first day of employment for any upcoming expiration date listed on the ID's provided?
September 24, 2015 ・2 mins read
Benefits
Can an Employer Change Vacation Policy Without Notice?
September 23, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
Compliance
Are Employers Required to Keep a Copy of the Background Authorization Form in the Employee's File?
September 17, 2015 ・3 mins read
Talent
What are Work Eligibility Questions During the Application Process to Consider
September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read
Culture
When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?
September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read
Performance Management
Can an employee's hours be cut and those respective duties given to other employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to change an employee's work hours without the employee's consent and without giving notice for the change.
September 11, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
What are the Federal Laws Related to Employee Record Keeping?
September 11, 2015 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Can an employee who makes minimum wage or above accept tips from customers?
September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read
Culture
Compliance
Benefits
Can I have different Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for my full-time and part-time employees?
September 9, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
How can I complete I-9 verification for my new hire who is working remotely?
In most U.S. states, remote employees who can’t travel to the employer have two options for verification.
September 4, 2015 ・2 mins read
Compliance
If we send employees to training out of state, which state's minimum wage and tax laws do we follow?
September 3, 2015 ・2 mins read
Performance Management
Payroll
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