7 Tips to Attract New College Graduates to Your Team

If you would like to recruit new grads to your company, it helps to know what they are looking for in an employer.

Should Employers Mandate Time Off For Employees?

Whether you choose to mandate vacations or not, the best way to keep your employees happy, motivated, and engaged is to make sure you have a transparent, well-communicated leave and time off policy.

Policy, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 4, 2022mandated vacation time, PTO concerns, leave and time off policyComment

New Guidance on FMLA Leave and Mental Health

New Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Guidance has been issued explaining when eligible employees may take FMLA leave to address their own, or a family member’s, mental health conditions.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 1, 2022FMLA compliance, Family and Medical Leave ActComment

Paid Leave for COVID Vaccinations Extended in New York

New York employers should be aware that paid leave for Covid-19 vaccination was recently extended to remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 28, 2022Covid-19, Compliance, New York state lawComment

How to Keep Your Workplace Union-Free

Here are strategies employers can use to minimize the likelihood that a union would be accepted by employees.

Leadership, Employment Law, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 26, 2022union activity, tips to prevent unionizationComment

Upskilling: When an Employee Quits, Can You Recoup Their Training Costs?

Faced with a highly competitive job market, many companies have turned to upskilling and reskilling their existing workforce. But what happens when an upskilled worker leaves?

Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 14, 2022training, upskilling and reskillingComment

Are You at Risk by Classifying Staff as Independent Contractors?

Federal agencies are now coordinating efforts to investigate employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors.

7 Warning Signs of a Toxic Hybrid Work Environment

Implementing a successful hybrid workplace takes detailed planning and careful execution. Watch out for the warning signs that your hybrid culture is turning toxic.

Remote Work, Policy, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyJune 23, 2022toxic hybrid workplace cuture, remote workComment

The Key HR Metrics You Need to Measure

Tracking these metrics is a must for any business wanting to build a solid, data-driven people management strategy.

StrategyJacquelyn GernaeyJune 14, 2022hr metrics, human resource planningComment

FCRA Compliance: Keep Your Background Checks Legal

Your background checks must be FCRA compliant or you’ll contravene federal regulations. If you’re unsure of whether you’re compliant, it’s time to find out.

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJune 9, 2022FCRA compliance, Background checksComment