Human Resources

HR Chat w/Employco USA: Navigating the Holiday Party Season (Tips for Employers)

Edgar

As companies gear up for the holiday season, Rob and Jason provide essential tips for employers, covering topics such as managing alcohol consumption, offering ridesharing options, establishing dress code policies, handling gift-giving, and more. Discover how to maintain a professional atmosphere while ensuring a joyful celebration for all.

For any questions or additional guidance, reach out to Jason or Rob at hr@employco.com.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation on creating a seamless and enjoyable holiday party experience.

HR Chat w/Employco USA: 2024 State Minimum Wage

Edgar

Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss the minimum wage landscape for 2024. They cover some of the wide range of values we see from federal down to state, county, and city. Watch this chat to gain valuable insight into what 2024 holds for several states.

Let us know if you have any questions! We also touched on minimum wage during our recent HR seminar, you can access the slides to the full presentation here.

Podcast: Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Edgar

Welcome to this month’s HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason, where we dive into changes brought by the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2024. In this episode, we break down some of the key components of the law, which mandates up to 40 hours of paid leave for every employee, regardless of the reason. We also discuss the implications for businesses, the adjustments needed for compliance, the potential impact on various industries, and more.

Even if your company is based in another state but has employees in Illinois, this will affect your business. With just under 60 days until this policy takes effect, it’s crucial for businesses to gear up for compliance to avoid penalties.

Contact Employco for guidance and support in implementing the changes required – we’re here to help, hr@employco.com.

Podcast: Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

HR Chat w/Employco USA: Navigating Pay Transparency

Edgar

Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss pay transparency. Discover its impact in the employment landscape, with many states already adopting it and several more poised to implement it in the coming years. Delve into the requirements, challenges when dealing with remote workers, and the upcoming implementation in states like Illinois in 2025.

If you’re navigating the complexities of pay transparency or want to ensure compliance, Employco has you covered. Reach out for more details on what states have pay transparency laws in effect and how to best comply with them: hr@employco.com

HR Chat w/Employco USA: Recruiting and Hiring for the Holidays

Edgar

Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they dive into the topic of recruiting and hiring seasonal employees. With the holiday season approaching, they discuss effective planning strategies and share valuable tips to ensure you make the right hiring decisions. Discover why onboarding is a vital component of this process and how targeting your search can help your recruiting.

Feel free to contact us with any questions, hr@employco.com.

Podcast (Clip): Open Enrollment Tips

Edgar

Check out this snippet from our HR podcast, where Jason guides us through a series of tips to help you maximize your open enrollment strategy. Given the challenging landscape of plan renewals, we highlight the importance of effective communication, especially when significant changes and rising costs are involved.

Tune in to the full podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason here: WFH Survey Insights & Open Enrollment Tips

Podcast: WFH Survey Insights & Open Enrollment Tips

Edgar

Welcome to this month’s HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason. In this episode, we review the findings from our Work from Home survey, where we surveyed 3,000 business owners from a variety of states (click here for a copy of the survey results). We discuss the shifting landscape of office space, examine the future of remote work practices, and look at the impact on productivity and profitability.

Next, we dive into open enrollment season, where Jason guides us through a series of tips to help you maximize your open enrollment strategy. Given the challenging landscape of plan renewals, we highlight the importance of effective communication, especially when significant changes and rising costs are involved.

Contact us for open enrollment guidance, work-from-home insights, or future topic suggestions – we’re here to help: hr@employco.com

Podcast: WFH Survey Insights & Open Enrollment Tips

SEMINAR SLIDES: Avoiding HR and Legal Problems

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Seminar Slides

Employco USA and Tuckey Law, in collaboration with Food Industry News, provided a free HR and legal seminar for registered guests at Employco’s corporate office in Westmont, IL. Thank you to everyone who was able to join and participate!

We understand the importance of staying informed and up-to-date on HR policies, legal matters, and industry challenges. To help, we would like to provide everyone with a copy of the presentation slides from the event. These slides cover a wide range of important HR and legal topics, including compliance, sexual harassment prevention training, interview best practices, Form I-9 updates, and more.

If you have any further questions, require additional information, or would like to discuss any specific topics in more detail, please do not hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

SLIDES: Enter your email below to download a copy of the presentation slides.

HR Chat w/Employco USA: Navigating Halloween in the Workplace

Edgar

Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they provide valuable insights on how to approach Halloween in the workplace, ensuring it’s a fun and inclusive experience for all. They discuss creating guidelines for costumes and workspace decorations, share some essential do’s and don’ts, and emphasize the importance of making participation optional.

Let us know if you have any questions or future topic suggestions.

Cultivating Success: Building a Positive Company Culture

Spencer Wilson
Positive company culture

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering a positive company culture is essential for success. This blog post will delve into the challenges of cultivating a positive culture, explain why they matter, and introduce a pragmatic solution: outsourcing HR services.

The Challenge of Cultivating a Positive Company Culture

Creating and sustaining a positive company culture presents significant challenges, which are integral to address for several reasons:

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