HR Newsletter: New Illinois Paid Leave Law – Significant Changes

HR Newsletter: New Illinois Paid Leave Law – Significant Changes

The majority of companies with employees in Illinois (outside of Chicago) will need to make changes to their vacation, sick, or PTO plans before January 1st. In March 2023, Illinois enacted the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which requires most Illinois employers to provide their employees with up to 40 hours per year of paid leave for any reason.

Among other factors, companies can comply with the law by changing their existing time off policy to:

  • Indicate that the time off can be used for any reason; and
  • Indicate that the first 40 hours of time off each year will count towards the Illinois paid leave entitlement
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Work-from-Home (WFH) Practices Survey Results

Work-from-Home (WFH) Practices Survey Results

Employco recently conducted a Work-From-Home Practices Survey of 3,000 business owners across multiple states. Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit their responses. The survey included the following 7 multiple-choice questions:

  1. Describe your current practices for employees, with remote-capable jobs, to work-from-home (WFH).
  2. How do your current WFH practices compare to pre-pandemic 2019 for employees with remote-capable jobs?
  3. How do your current WFH practices compare to 2021 for employees with remote-capable jobs?
  4. Where would you like to see your company’s WFH practices in the future?
  5. Describe the effect that employees working from home has had on your company’s productivity.
  6. Describe the effect that employees working from home has had on your company’s profitability.
  7. How does the current size of your workforce (total # of employees regardless of the person’s WFH status) compare to pre-pandemic 2019?
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Employco USA Hires an A/P-A/R Specialist

Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.

Employco’s newest team member:

Danyalle Lee

Danyalle Lee, A/P-A/R Specialist – In this role, Danyalle will handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor information maintenance, and reporting. With over two decades of expertise in financial roles, she previously served as an AP/AR Specialist at Robert Half and as an Accounts Payable Analyst at Burrell Communications. Danyalle brings a strong track record of financial excellence to her work and we are excited to have her join the Employco team!

“I’m excited to be joining Employco! I love the idea of working and growing with a family-owned business that specializes in Human Resources, which plays such an intricate roll in building successful companies.”Danyalle


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Cultivating Success: Building a Positive Company Culture

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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(Food Industry News) Total Capacity is a Game-Changer in the Restaurant Industry

Rick Fazio, Vice President of Sales at Employco, recently had an article featured in the October issue of Food Industry News magazine titled “Total Capacity is a Game-Changer in the Restaurant Industry.” In the article, Rick discusses optimizing employee performance by combining core duties with extra effort to improve service and customer satisfaction, reduce turnover, and stand out in the market.

Read the full piece hereFood Industry News

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HR Chat w/Employco USA: Tips for Recruiting and Hiring

Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they address the ongoing challenges of finding great talent in a competitive market. They discuss strategies to enhance your hiring outcomes, the importance of selecting candidates who align with your company culture and values, and the power of employee referrals.

If you’re looking to enhance your recruiting and hiring strategies, don’t miss this HR Chat. We’re here to help you gain valuable insights to strengthen your organization’s workforce and drive success! Let us know if you have any questions or future topic suggestions.

Podcast: Navigating Performance Management

Welcome to this month’s HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason. As we approach the end of the year and Q4, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s on every HR professional’s mind: Performance Management. In this episode, we explore the crucial aspects of the performance management process, why frequent conversations are important (not just once a year), the importance of giving feedback to employees and in return soliciting feedback as a manager, how anonymous surveys can lead to honest input and meaningful changes, and more!

So, if you’re ready to enhance your performance management strategy and create a more engaged, motivated workforce, join us for this informative episode of Employco’s HR podcast!

Podcast: Navigating Performance Management

Contact us with any questions you may have or for future topic suggestions, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com

Boosting Productivity: The Hidden Power of Outsourced HR Services

HR Business Services

Balancing HR tasks and core business activities can be challenging. As a business owner or manager, you understand the significance of a streamlined operation. It’s not just about making things run smoothly; it’s about maximizing efficiency and productivity to achieve your goals. One area where many businesses struggle to strike the right balance is HR management. The demands of HR can be time-consuming and complex, diverting your focus from strategic initiatives. This is where outsourcing HR services can make a significant difference.

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