Employee performance and business performance go hand in hand – as one improves, so does the other. Reaping the rewards of this dynamic, however, means enabling a workforce to reach its full potential ...

Dismissing an employee is not always a definitive end to the employer’s duties concerning that individual. In some cases, employees are entitled to unemployment insurance, which means employers must ...

In an increasingly litigious society, the threat of a lawsuit hangs over every business, large and small. Even employers who adhere to the letter of the law at all times could be sued by an aggrieved ...

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A long-term illness or injury that impacts one’s ability to work can be devastating for employees. Many are unprepared to lose their income and may struggle to pay their bills or provide for their ...

A new era is upon us – one that’s intelligent, interconnected and human-centric. This reality is being driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) that transform how work gets done. At the same ...

In competitive markets, the businesses that often succeed are those that prioritize their people. Hiring the best candidates is the core of this approach, but it is only the beginning. Employers must ...

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An effective benefits package is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. However, the open enrollment period can be challenging for HR teams and confusing for employees. Employers need the ...

Voluntary benefits are services or products offered by employers to their workers, often at discounted rates, as a perk of employment. As the name implies, participation is optional, though many ...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is a federal law that requires covered businesses with 50 or more employees to provide 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for ...

Compa-ratio is a measurement of pay that compares an employee’s salary to the median compensation for similar positions within a company or a target market. Values are expressed as a percentage. For ...