In a flexible work arrangement, employees typically get to choose their work location and their work arrival and departure times. They may also have the ability to schedule their workday however they see fit. But as noted by the Department of Labor, "Under some [flexible work] policies, employees must work a prescribed number of hours a pay period and be present during a daily 'core … [Read more...]

In traditional performance reviews, managers assess their employees' performance based on established goals for the year. The manager shares his or her assessment with the employee once per year during the annual performance review. Problems With Traditional Performance Reviews With traditional reviews, employees do not receive real-time feedback on their performance. By the time they are … [Read more...]

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation and telecommunications. If someone is limited in walking, talking, seeing or learning because of a physical or mental impairment, that person is covered by the ADA. Some people protected by the ADA are those who are confined to a … [Read more...]

Workforce management is a process that employers implement with the goal of optimizing the productivity of their employees and the workplace. According to CIO Magazine, "WFM began as a means for improving the consistency, efficiency, and productivity of call centers but has since expanded to other industries and job functions." What initially started out as a scheduling process has since … [Read more...]

As an employer, you are required to uphold the responsibility of payroll taxes. As such, you must also ensure that you understand what the rules are, especially due to how complex they are in nature. First and foremost, a good place to start is by ensuring that you are aware of these three types of taxes, which you will need to send to the government. Federal income taxes: Employees are … [Read more...]

Open enrollment is usually a challenging time for employers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic added another layer of complexity, forcing employers to modify many aspects of their business — including open enrollment. In short, open enrollment is a period of time during the year when employers allow employees to make elections or changes to their benefit plans — such as health insurance, flexible … [Read more...]

More and more employers are automating their human resources processes. Many also integrate their HR processes with interrelated activities, like time and labor or payroll and benefits. However, the implementation of these technologies has triggered various security risks, including cyberthreats from criminals whose goal is to access confidential data for nefarious purposes. Below are three … [Read more...]

Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a prevalent and serious medical condition that adversely impacts a person's feelings, behaviors and thoughts. An employee who has depression may exhibit symptoms that can range from mild to severe, such as: Feeling sad. Losing interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Experiencing a depressed mood. Having sleep problems. … [Read more...]

IRS Form 941 is a tax form that businesses file quarterly. It is how businesses report income taxes as well as payroll taxes, Social Security, and Medicare taxes that the business withheld from employee paychecks over the previous tax year. Filing deadlines are the last day of January, April, July, and October of any given year. On the form, you have to account for the following: Wages … [Read more...]

The reasons for talent shortages can get complex. Oftentimes, they stem from one or more of the following: Deficiencies in the organization's practices as they relate to employees, such as bad managers, pay inequity or overdemanding workloads. Employees leaving for personal reasons, such as health issues or family responsibilities. A tight labor market, which gives employees greater … [Read more...]