“Quiet quitting” is an emerging trend where workers only do what their job description entails without going above and beyond. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees shifted their views on their work lives, and this has been reflected in movements such as the Great Reshuffle—a mass movement of workers to jobs that meet their demands for things such as more flexibility and better benefits—the shift to remote work and, now, the quiet quitting trend.
World Mental Health Day was observed on October 10, 2022. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short- and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic. At the same time, mental health services have been severely disrupted and the treatment gap for mental health conditions has widened.
On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published instructions for employers to continue using the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) when hiring new employees until a new version of the form is published.
Form I-9 – Federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of each individual they hire by completing and retaining Forms I-9. Employers must have a completed Form I-9 for every employee hired after Nov. 6, 1986. DHS reviews and updates Form I-9 periodically. The most recent version of this form is set to expire on Oct. 31, 2022. Historically, DHS has allowed employers to continue using the most recent version of the form beyond its expiration date when a new form is not available by the time the most current version expires.
On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover independent contractors vs employees and what to look out for on the employer side. They discuss what the key differences are, tax liabilities, penalties, taking each situation on a case-by-case basis, unemployment, health insurance and benefits, attracting and retaining talent, unions, and more!
As discussed on our podcast, click here for the IRS 20-point checklist that was referenced.
Contact us with any questions you may have, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com
As discussed on our podcast, here is the IRS 20-point checklist that was referenced.
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss how mental health interacts with FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). They cover initiatives, employer and employee eligibility, reasonable accommodations, evaluating every question or situation, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help: hr@employco.com
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October. They cover team building, promoting awareness, providing education, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help: hr@employco.com
DISC and Sales Zoom Event October 26th
An individual’s behavioral pattern and personality impacts how they evaluate and make decisions. Using a proven tool to identify these traits, like the DISC Profile, will improve the effectiveness of your selling and marketing approaches!
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A program that will teach you:
In this video, Rob and Jason discuss current HR trends. They cover inflation, total compensation, education and learning, career pathing, employee mental health and well-being, and more.
Questions? We’re here to help: hr@employco.com
Did you miss Employco’s most recent webinar or would you like to review a portion? The full webinar recording can be viewed here along with all of the questions and answers that followed: WEBINAR: The HR Side of Scaling Your Business
You can view/download the slides we used during the presentation as a PDF here: WEBINAR: Presentation Slides
Please do not hesitate to reach out if there are any questions you still have or topics you were unclear on. We’re here to help!
