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You and your team need to solve a problem—you need to make a change. But where do you begin? The second article in our Change Management Series sheds light on five steps to follow when planning for change.
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As the weather takes on a wintry feel here in Minnesota, we’re forced to accept what we’ve been denying for weeks: the end of the year is near. For employers, this means it’s time to think about several tax-related to-dos, including W-2s.
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The IRS defines sick pay as an amount paid under a plan to an employee who is unable to work because of sickness or injury. Sick pay may be paid by an employer or a third party, such as an insurance company, and includes both short- and long-term disability benefits.
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In this first article in our Change Management Series, we’re highlighting ways to prepare your team for change. Here are 10 best practices to follow.
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A recent survey found that 52% of U.S. workers are considering a job change this year. Offering a comprehensive benefits package can often be the key to recruiting and retaining top talent. Megan Schwanz walks you through what to consider when it comes to offering employee benefits
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In many instances, employers worry their benefits offerings go unnoticed or unappreciated. Especially now, there are a few simple things you can do to help your employees better comprehend—and take advantage of—the benefits you offer.
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For many public employers, the struggle to build and retain a talented workforce can often be made even more difficult by budget constraints, changing political climates, and pay equity regulations, among many others. A fresh approach to compensation programs may be the answer.
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For many organizations, the thought of establishing a performance-based compensation system can be daunting. Although it can’t be done overnight, this type of change is possible. And it’s likely to help solve a persistent challenge: retaining high performers.
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The increased mobility of today’s workforce means employees aren’t staying in one job for as long as they did 20 years ago. The impending mass exodus and ever-changing tide of resources present a serious predicament: Organizations must be able to preserve precious institutional knowledge throughout these shifts.
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Minnesota’s New Wage Theft Regulations and Employer Requirements: Real World Planning for Compliance
In case you missed it, on May 30, 2019, Minnesota passed the Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus Bill. Along with many other budget and legislative items, that bill included several new regulations imposing new responsibilities and recordkeeping requirements for Minnesota employers effective July 1, 2019.
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