Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss planning in advance for natural disasters in the workplace. They cover notification procedures, remote work processes, digital records, scouting secure areas and offsite locations, evacuation routes, loss control, and more.
If you’d like more guidance on this topic we have a PDF pamphlet available with more crisis-management information that can be useful for your organization.
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Connecticut Adds Mental Health as Reason to Take Paid Sick Leave – Connecticut has amended the state’s paid sick leave law to require employers to allow eligible employees to take time off for mental health. The amendments, which take effect Oct. 1, 2023, also extend family violence and sexual assault leave to parents of victims. Read more: Connecticut Legal Update
The U.S. Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions addressing religious accommodations, the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, and affirmative action as its most recent term ends. These cases’ rulings will likely have major impacts on employers, altering established labor and employment laws and workplace practices. The below article provides additional information regarding these decisions.
Major health insurers UnitedHealth and Humana are warning about a jump in medical costs this year due to higher-than-anticipated demand for surgeries and other medical procedures. Insurers have benefited from nonurgent surgery delays during the COVID-19 pandemic and hospital staffing shortages. In fact, some individuals, especially older adults, put off elective procedures during the height of the pandemic. As care patterns continue shifting back to pre-pandemic norms, many individuals are catching up on their elective care and now opting for procedures.
At some point, an employee will eventually move on from an organization. When that time comes, a well-prepared offboarding process can significantly enhance the efficiency and success of the transition. Offboarding refers to how an organization handles a departing employee—with the ultimate goal of an amicable separation. It can encompass a number of steps to support a smooth employment separation, including finalizing payroll, completing tax paperwork, retrieving company property, terminating access to company systems and files, facilitating knowledge transfers, and maintaining a respectable employer-employee relationship.
Are you looking to start or strengthen a newsletter for your employees? We have an extensive library of employee-facing articles and other content that you can insert into your company newsletters. Our library includes wellness tips, news briefs, videos, infographics, recipes, etc. Topics range from mental health to sunscreen to Ozempic, and many more!
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Employees who feel disregarded by their organization are more likely to get frustrated, feel burnt out, and quit. Forbes listed being unheard by supervisors and feeling “overlooked or ignored” as two of the top ten reasons employees leave their jobs. This can devastate employee retention rates, increasing hiring costs and making it challenging for employers to keep talented workers. Conversely, a study by workforce management organization Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) found that organizations are more likely to perform well financially when employees feel heard, engaged, and have a sense of belonging.
Congratulations Griffen on being selected by Family Business Magazine as one of their NextGens to Watch for 2023! Your passion and commitment to the company have made a significant impact, and this recognition is a testament to your abilities.
Snippet from full article:
“I have always admired the grit and passion my father and grandfather have had for our business,” Griffen says. “I remember being a very young boy and going to the office with my grandmother to visit my grandfather for lunch. He was so engrossed in his work he never wanted to leave, even for lunch!”
“From this early impression to interning as a high schooler and becoming familiar with the operations of all the different departments, I’ve always had a passion for working with family. Now, as a respected leader of our organization, there is nothing that compares to being an integral part of a family legacy. I’m proud to be able to build on the foundation of what two strong generations ignited.”
Read more: https://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/nextgens-watch-2023
Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss the IRS announcement of increased HSA limits for 2024. Discover the triple tax savings of HSAs, the advantages over FSAs, and how they can help reduce premiums and assist in retirement planning. Don’t miss out on this valuable information!
If you need any help or guidance regarding HSAs or other HR-related matters, don’t hesitate to contact Employco. We’re here to help: hr@employco.com
Rick Fazio, Vice President of Sales at Employco, recently had an article featured in the July issue of Food Industry News magazine titled “Storytelling on Social Media: Engaging Customers, Boosting Revenue.” In the article, Rick shares practical strategies for utilizing social media platforms to their fullest potential in the restaurant industry.
Read the full piece here: Food Industry News
You can also check out Employco’s ad here.
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