HR Newsletter: Performance Improvement Plan Best Practices

HR Newsletter: Performance Improvement Plan Best Practices

Employee discipline is one of the most challenging aspects of workforce management and can take various forms. One common type of employee discipline is the use of a performance improvement plan (PIP). A PIP is typically a formal, written document that outlines an employee’s performance or behavioral deficiencies, sets forth clear and quantifiable goals, and establishes a timeline by which an employee must successfully complete such goals. In drafting and implementing a PIP, employers have to contend with a variety of considerations—including mitigating any legal risks and ensuring fair treatment of all employees.

Click the following link to read the HR Compliance Overview – Performance Improvement Plan Best Practices.

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HR Newsletter: HR Trends and Changes for 2025

HR Newsletter: HR Trends and Changes for 2025

5 Attraction and Retention Trends to Monitor in 2025 – Employers will likely continue to struggle to attract and retain talented employees this year. In fact, 38% of employees are likely to leave their jobs in 2025. Despite looming employee turnover in 2025, employee quits consistently decreased throughout 2024. This means workers stayed in their current jobs, potentially due to reduced optimism about the job market. However, market trends could shift back to workers more confidently exploring the job market in 2025.

5 Employee Benefits Trends Shaping 2025 – Employee benefits are transforming, and employers can get ahead of these changes as they strive to attract and retain top talent. The modern workforce is multigenerational, with evolving expectations around work-life balance, mental health, and personalized benefits. In this dynamic environment, understanding and implementing the latest trends in employee benefits can set an organization apart as an employer of choice.

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Podcast: Understanding Why Employees Leave and Why They Stay

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they explore employee retention and turnover in today’s workforce. This episode unpacks key insights from a recent survey highlighting a significant disconnect between employee and employer perceptions. Learn why toxic culture and poor leadership are major factors driving turnover, and how exit interviews and engagement surveys can help bridge the gap. Employee culture is a top priority, “it’s more than just a word, it’s an action.”

For more guidance on this topic contact hr@employco.com. Thanks for listening and happy holidays from the Employco team!

Podcast: Understanding Why Employees Leave and Why They Stay

Holiday Office Hours

As we celebrate the holiday season, please note our adjusted office hours:

  • Tuesday, December 24th: Closing at Noon
  • Wednesday, December 25th: Closed
  • Wednesday, January 1st: Closed

We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th, and Thursday, January 2nd.

On behalf of everyone at Employco USA, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year!

Please contact us if you have any questions or special requests.

(Food Industry News) Navigating Workforce Challenges

Griffen Wilson, Vice President of Employco USA, had an article featured in the January issue of Food Industry News magazine titled “Navigating Workforce Challenges: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Food Industry.” In the article, Griffen explores the evolving labor market and strategies employers can use to retain talent.

Read the full piece hereFood Industry News

(Food Industry News) Navigating Workforce Challenges

Let us know if you have any questions or want more information; we’re here to help!

HR Newsletter: More States Preparing for Pay Transparency Rules in 2025

HR Newsletter: More States Preparing for Pay Transparency Rules in 2025

States and localities have been adding pay transparency requirements since 2021. Most recently, Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Act took effect on Oct. 1. New legislation in Hawaii was also enacted in 2024, while Colorado and the District of Columbia amended their pay transparency laws.

Pay transparency is when an employer uses established practices to openly communicate pay-related information to current or prospective employees.

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HR Newsletter: The Future of the Overtime Salary Threshold

HR Newsletter: The Future of the Overtime Salary Threshold

On Nov. 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) filed a notice of appeal seeking to overturn the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that vacated the DOL’s final rule. The final rule amended requirements that employees in white-collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The District Court’s ruling set aside the final rule’s increases to the standard salary level nationwide, returning the salary threshold to the pre-July 2024 threshold.

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