Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss this national holiday which is celebrated on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. They cover some interesting statistics, how job duties have evolved, current demand, compensation research for different markets, career paths, and more. We’d also like to give a big thank you to all of the administrative professionals out there and on our team!
Questions? We’re here to help: hr@employco.com
On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover mental health in the workplace. They discuss a recent SHRM survey that outlines where businesses stand on support, work related stress, recommendations and tips for employers, mental health resources, manager training, communication, social events, employee surveys, and more.
Contact us with any questions you may have, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com
Keeping employees engaged is always challenging, even when working in the same building. Add in the challenge of a hybrid workplace, where employees could be working from anywhere, and engagement becomes difficult. 87% of employees want the ability to work remotely at least half the time. Organizations will have to find new ways to engage with their employees no matter where they are. Here are three critical things for employers to consider.
Prioritize health and wellness
When you see your employees every day, it can be easier to see how they work and feel throughout the day or week. When employees go remote, it becomes more of a challenge to know who has a bad day or never takes a break. A hybrid workforce needs processes and policies that prioritize health and wellness. Businesses also need to acknowledge that each employee’s hybrid work experience is different, whether the setting, the distractions, or even the access to resources from the internet to internal tools and software. An employee whose health and well-being are suffering is less likely to be engaged and committed to the organization.
Employco celebrated its 26th anniversary over the weekend on April 16th.
Bob, Rob and Scott Wilson founded the company 26 years ago; a true family business start-up. 26 years later – Employco is nationwide and one of the largest HR outsourcing firms. We are proud to have a third generation in the business. Over the years we have provided HR and insurance solutions to hundreds of companies, and have helped them save countless dollars on workers’ compensation and employee benefits through our buying power.
Thank you to our dedicated team members that have provided great customer experiences to our clients over the past 26 years. We look forward to an exciting future!
A human resource and employment solutions firm, Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.
Employco’s newest team member:
Elli Penland, Human Resources Business Partner – Elli brings a highly coveted skill set to our team, combining years of human resources experience with a true passion for client service and care. In this position, Elli will be providing human resources services to high-value clients. Her areas of focus will include: employee relations, HR compliance, benefits administration, organizational design, training and development.
“Every day is a new opportunity to change your life and be who you want to be.” –Elli
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued FAQ guidance about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal fair employment laws while also observing workplace safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs were originally released on March 17, 2020, and were most recently updated on March 14, 2022.
In section N of the guidance, the EEOC addresses the definition of “disability” under the ADA and how COVID-19 may or may not fit that definition.
Cyberattacks are a growing concern for employers across the globe but especially for those in the United States. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the number of reported U.S. data breaches rose 68% between 2020 and 2021, increasing to a record-setting 1,862 incidents. Of these breaches, 83% involved sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers.
These breaches targeted various organizations and industries, including those in manufacturing, utility services and finance. Essentially, any business that retains potentially valuable information could be a target; cybercriminals are frequently looking for the personal information of everyday citizens to sell or use to gain access to other systems.
Businesses of all sizes are currently facing attraction and retention challenges. Successful efforts to win over employees can require an investment of time and carry high costs. Unfortunately, small businesses often don’t have an excess of resources to invest in attraction and retention efforts in today’s worker-friendly labor market.
In what’s been labeled as the “great resignation,” an increasing number of employees are leaving jobs not only for better compensation and benefits but also to prioritize desires such as flexible work arrangements or career development opportunities. Losing an employee is particularly costly for small businesses, impacting both attraction and retention. Along with costs associated with recruiting, hiring and training a replacement, the employee that left was likely a key contributor in the smaller environment, potentially leading to a significant impact on the operations and culture of a workplace.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its February Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. Notably, the number of quits—defined by the BLS as a “voluntary separation initiated by the employee”—increased to around 4.35 million recorded in February, up from around 4.25 million in January. Experts typically use “quits” as a measure of workers’ willingness or ability to leave jobs.
This upward trend comes after the year 2021 saw record quit rates. In particular, around 4.5 million workers left their jobs in November 2021. In February’s report, many industries, including retail trade, durable goods manufacturing, and state and local government education, saw significant increases from January’s numbers. In contrast, the finance and insurance segment saw a notable decrease in quits.
Happy National Employee Benefits Day!
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss the importance of benefits on this April 5th holiday. They cover why it’s a good idea to take a look at your current benefits, the top peripheral benefits in todays market, how benefits play a crucial role in recruiting, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help! Reach out to us for more information on how we can customize a benefits package to meet your specific needs: hr@employco.com.