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Getting ahead in the talent recruiting game Due to the pandemic, seismic numbers of lower-level employees have been terminated and many of their positions have been eradicated. High-level employees – those critical to company benefits and growth – have filled the gaps with increased workloads and hours. The result: major burnout among top performers and […]

A new look at America’s pet project In the United States, we cherish our pets. It’s reflected in the time we spend with them and the comforts, conveniences and care we provide them. According to the American Pet Products Association, expenditures on pets totaled $103.6 billion last year, up from $90.5 billion in 2018. That […]

Taking DEI initiatives to the next level Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is important for human progress. Of course, it’s critical because of the inherent need for more equality, fairness, and representation. But diversity isn’t just a social good, it’s a must-have for businesses that want to stay competitive. The term DEI often conjures images […]

No child’s play The COVID-19-induced childcare crisis continues to weigh on businesses as many working parents proceed with the dual role of teacher and employee. While some schools currently offer full in-person learning, most are still under hybrid or 100% virtual learning plans. Coupled with the surge in COVID-19 cases, there is no sign the […]

To poke or not to poke… On September 9th, President Biden announced an action plan to combat the current surge in COVID-19 cases. In addition to requiring most federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated with no testing alternative, the plan calls for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue a rule […]

Business is booming! Millions of baby boomers are retiring every year and with them continuing to reach retirement age at 10,000 per day, preparing for income needs and expenses in retirement is always at the top of mind. During the pandemic, an additional 1.7 million Americans retired earlier than what would have been expected. Many […]

Make way for Gen Z! We now have four generations in the workforce, each with very different perspectives on their futures, their relationship to their employers and the role of work in their lives. While it has always made sense that we cannot deliver universal ‘one size fits all’ workplace well-being programs to an age-diverse […]

Navigating the hybrid work scenario There’s no doubt that remote work has proven to have many advantages for both employers and employees. And it’s unlikely that we’ll return to a fully in-office arrangement anytime soon. The future of work is hybrid: some employees fully remote, others in the office full-time and the vast majority likely […]

Retaining your employees during the Great Resignation By now, you’ve probably heard of — or experienced — the ‘Great Resignation’, a term coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University, to describe the wave of employees rethinking or quitting their jobs post-pandemic. Some 4 million people quit their jobs in […]

Best ways to track employee time In addition to the number of other responsibilities on their hands, companies also have to maintain records of employee time off. Sick days, leave, vacation and daily time punches are crucial for businesses to keep track of, as they directly affect budgets and overall efficiency within the organization. This […]