As businesses start preparing their budgets for 2025, recent surveys indicate a downward trend in merit raises. Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss lower pay increases, cost of living adjustments, employee attraction and retention, the importance of company culture and benefits, and more.
Stay ahead of the curve and contact hr@employco.com for help with employee attraction and retention strategies.
Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss the upcoming changes surrounding the FTC’s non-compete ban, which is expected to take effect on September 4th. They provide insights into what this could mean for employers and employees, emphasizing the need for preparation and clear communication – “be ready.”
The discussion also outlines some of the differences between non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants, providing practical advice to help businesses stay ahead of these changes and maintain compliance. Reach out to hr@employco.com for HR assistance on these topics and more.
Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they explore best practices for employee terminations. Learn how to avoid terminations through training and coaching, plan the termination process carefully considering state laws and safety, and keep the conversation short and to the point.
We’ve created a checklist with best practices for the termination process. Reach out to us at hr@employco.com for a copy.
Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they dive into best practices for workplace drug testing. In this episode, they cover the alarming increase in drug test cheating and the growing positivity rates in office environments. They explore the four common types of drug testing from an employer’s perspective, discuss whether pre-employment drug testing makes sense for your organization, examine the impact of state laws and legalized marijuana, and more.
They also share information on valuable resources, including a reasonable suspicion checklist, HR Insights articles, and tips on enhancing your drug testing program. Reach out to hr@employco.com for more details.
We’re over halfway through the year, and summer is in full swing. Join Rob and Jason in this HR chat as they explore which benefit plan changes are allowed outside of open enrollment. They highlight qualifying events, the difference between a calendar year and a plan year, benefits that can be changed at any time, and more.
Check out this chat for some helpful reminders as we enter the second half of the year, and let us know if you have any questions at hr@employco.com.
The Supreme Court overruled Chevron deference in a 6-3 decision. Join Rob and Jason in this HR chat as they give some background info and discuss how this might affect several pending laws such as the overtime threshold, non-compete ban, independent contractor status, and more.
Check out our HR newsletter article for more details on this topic: U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference
Reach out to hr@employco.com if you have any questions on how this may impact employers.
Join Rob and Jason in this HR chat as they discuss the new Chicago Paid Leave ordinance that takes effect on July 1st. This significant update affects employers in Chicago and its suburbs if they have employees working in the city. They provide an overview of what the ordinance entails, highlighting the key aspects and changes employers need to be aware of.
Reach out to hr@employco.com if you have any questions or would like a handy side-by-side comparison of the paid leave regulations in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois, emphasizing the similarities and differences.
Join Rob and Jason in this HR chat as they discuss new hire orientations, emphasizing the first few days of the onboarding experience. The discussion covers best practices and highlights the significance of advance preparation, safety briefings, and social interactions like first-day lunches to make new employees feel valued.
Employco offers a comprehensive toolkit designed to streamline the orientation process, complete with checklists and guidelines to ensure nothing is overlooked – download it here.
Contact us for help putting together an effective onboarding experience, hr@employco.com.
Join Rob and Jason in this HR chat as they discuss summer internships. They share valuable tips on hiring, from crafting a job offer letter to ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. They also emphasize the importance of making internships educational and well-structured, and highlight the potential for interns to become future hires.
Summer is just around the corner, contact hr@employco.com for help optimizing your internship program.
Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they unpack the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements, set to take effect on September 4th. They go over the specifics, some exceptions and caveats, required actions for compliance, employee notification, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, and more. They also review some upcoming HR regulatory changes you should be aware of for mid-year.
Stay informed on how to comply with these new regulations and other upcoming HR changes. Need further assistance? Reach out to hr@employco.com for personalized support and resources.
