Job-seekers often see the phrase, “competitive pay” on job postings, but very few people know what it really means. Competitive pay is a vague term, and intentionally so. There’s no one-size-fits-all pay rate for any job, so many employers default to this term as a catch-all. Wages, commissions and salaries are dynamic and depend on …
Human resources has a long history as the administrative arm of a company. Responsibility for hiring, onboarding, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance falls to the HR department. HR has also maintained records, managed employee learning and professional development programs, and handled disciplinary action. In short, almost every employee-related administrative task has traditionally fallen to HR. …
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Finding quality candidates to fill open positions has always been a challenge. According to data compiled from “The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation’s Workforce Crisis” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there is a shortage of qualified workers on the job market, which makes recruiting talent harder than ever. The same report found that …
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No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. But just because problems don’t get discussed openly, doesn’t mean problems don’t exist. This is especially true in the workplace where employees might be afraid of giving their boss bad news. Problems that don’t get discussed can’t be addressed. According to Deborah Jeffries, Vice President …
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Unscheduled absences are one of the biggest issues businesses, especially essential businesses, experience. They greatly affect a company’s ability to deliver their promised outcome and can lead to heavy costs. Because of this, having a clear attendance policy that outlines expectations is important. But there’s a fine line between clear expectations and rigid rules. Overly …
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For most employers, labor is the biggest expense of running a business. It’s also the most important one. Pay satisfaction improves engagement, morale, employee retention, and helps attract top talent. So how can companies make sure they spend their money well? According to Catherine Dovey, Founder and Managing Director of Sound Compensation, there’s no one-size-fits-all …
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Most businesses and their employees agree that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is an important workplace issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, a recent Glassdoor study showed that 76% of employees and job seekers care about a diverse workforce when evaluating companies and jobs. Yet, another study run by Deloitte, showed that while …
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Workplace change can be really hard for employees to cope with. In fact, in a recent survey, the American Psychological Association showed that workers undergoing current or recent workplace change were far more likely to experience chronic stress and suffer health issues. In turn, they were also more inclined to distrust their managers and resist …
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Manufacturing has been a core aspect of the U.S. economy since the late 1700’s, but the future of manufacturing may be turbulent. After a disruptive 2020, employers are anticipating a return to relative normalcy and growth in the manufacturing sector. The global pandemic sent a shockwave through the U.S. manufacturing, with disruptions in international supply …
The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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