We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss the effects of inflation at a forty-year high. They cover frequent salary reviews, job title evaluations, hiring and retaining employees, the gray area in benefits, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help, hr@employco.com.
HR expert explains how to navigate conflicting mask viewpoints in the office
As counties and states across the nation drop their mask mandates, Americans are at odds over whether the decision to un-mask is safe or not.
“What we are seeing is that many people are afraid to take their masks off,” says Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA, a national employment solutions firm. “And not necessarily because of the virus. But because they worry that they will be judged or their careers will be harmed if they drop the mask.”
Wilson says industries like hospitality are in a particularly tricky spot.
Employment trends expert Rob Wilson weighs in on the rise of office romances
Earlier this year CNN President Jeff Zucker was forced to resign from his position due to a consensual relationship he had with a junior employee. Zucker and his employee didn’t disclose their relationship, which apparently continued on for many years, until the long-kept secret finally came to light.
“Zucker’s shocking secret couldn’t have been revealed at a more opportune time. With millions of employees returning to in-office work in 2022, it is time to reconsider office romance,” says Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA and employment trends expert. “After the last 2 years on Zoom or on rotating schedules, this year will probably be the first time that many Americans are fully back in the office with all of their coworkers.”
And after so much time behind a Zoom screen and isolated from in-person human contact, office romances could be on the rise.
We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss telehealth. They cover usage stats, appointment scheduling, some pros and cons, accessibility, copays, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help, hr@employco.com.
We receive a number of questions from our clients as we consult them on a variety of HR issues.
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss why employees are quitting their jobs. They cover the Great Resignation, recent stats from the last 6 months of 2021, boomerang employees, the biggest industries being affected, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help. Contact us for strategies to help retain employees and attract new talent via our website or email hr@employco.com.
On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss relationships in the workplace. They cover recent news stories, pandemic relationship stats, reviewing your handbook, putting company policies in place, the importance of employee communication and disclosure, Title VII, what’s prohibited by law, and more.
We’re always happy to help with any questions you may have on the latest regulations, government policies, and trending HR topics: hr@employco.com
HR expert discusses how vaccine mandates have slowed down the supply chain and job stability
Truckers protesting mandated vaccines at the Canadian border have vastly slowed down the supply chain, which was sputtering back to a slow start after a difficult year. However, supply chain slowdowns are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the issues that are arising from vaccine mandates.
“The Freedom Convoy 2022 speaks to a larger social movement that is happening in Canada, the United States, and across the globe,” says employment expert Rob Wilson, President of employment solutions firm Employco USA. “While we all want to reduce COVID rates and recover from this pandemic, businesses are faced with a tough decision when it comes to mandating vaccines and potentially losing employees in an already competitive job market.”
The modern workplace has continuously evolved, constantly adapting and changing to meet employees’ preferences on where, how, and why they want to work. In response, employers strive to remain attractive to employees by offering compelling perks, better work environments, and training and development programs.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it changed the work environment and put additional pressure on businesses and HR teams to better meet the needs of their workers. Here are five key HR trends to keep an eye on this year.
The Great Resignation will continue
In 2021, employees voluntarily left the workforce in droves. Some were driven by the need to be home with their families. Others left jobs for better opportunities. This trend of employees leaving their jobs will continue in 2022. In fact, research shows that employees will be more likely to leave in 2022, with 65% of workers saying they intend to stay in 2022 versus 70% of workers in 2021. The great exodus is driven by several factors, including workplace environment and culture, compensation and benefits, and prioritizing work-life balance. Companies that can meet their employees and prospects with the right blend of these will attract and retain better, happier, and more productive employees.
HR expert Rob Wilson explains how COVID continues to challenge HR guidelines
Accessible and accurate COVID testing is a crucial part of our return to the ‘new normal,’ particularly when it comes to getting employees back to work. This is especially true when it comes to businesses which haven’t yet required the COVID vaccine, and instead will accept negative COVID test results from unvaccinated staff.
“One way that many human resource departments have navigated the challenging and divisive issue of vaccine mandates is by accepting negative COVID results in their stead. But as many cities in America are grappling with COVID testing shortages, this stopgap is no longer a viable solution, especially as even fully vaccinated people are now getting the new strain of the virus and the CDC has said that fully vaxxed Americans are still spreading Omicron,” says Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA, a nationwide employment solutions firm with clients across the country.
“And, the surge in COVID testing means that results are taking longer than before, especially without adequate lab staffing. So even if your employees CAN get tested quickly, they may be waiting days for the results.”
On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss upcoming changes for employers in the new year. They cover minimum wage updates for various states and cities, new 401(k) contribution limits, the Illinois Secure Choice plan, employee tip credit requirements, vaccine mandate holds/updates, merit pay increases vs inflation, and more.
We’re always happy to help with any questions you may have on the latest regulations, government policies, and trending HR topics: hr@employco.com
