“Through the Eyes of a Child: Reimagining Your Business on ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’” By Andrea Feinberg As a fractional Human Resources consulting firm, TogetHR Consulting has seen many strategies to improve a business’s inner workings. However, ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ offers a unique perspective to reassess your company from the […]
Exploring Benefits That Encourage Retention of Older Workforce February 8, 2024 | Lin Grensing-Pophal As labor shortages persist in certain industries and job roles, there is a notable shift occurring in how companies perceive and appreciate older workers. Businesses are now acknowledging that their Baby Boomer demographic possess valuable skills and expertise that should be
Spring Into Action: Refresh Your HR Practices for Enhanced Productivity and Performance By Andrea Feinberg As the frost melts away and the first green shoots of spring break through the soil, there’s always a palpable sense of renewal and rejuvenation in the air. This season, symbolic of growth and new beginnings, provides a perfect backdrop
Unsung Employee Heroes by Kim Keene In every team, there’s often an unsung hero, a mentor, a leader without the title, often referred to as the “unofficial” leader, the first whip, or the senior person. While formal leadership positions are crucial, it’s the individuals who naturally assume leadership roles that play a pivotal role in
Black History Month -DEI Initiatives: How will you build an inclusive culture and embrace a diverse team? By Andrea Feinberg DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It’s a framework aimed at promoting a work environment where differences are valued, everyone has equitable opportunities, and all individuals feel included and respected. More than that,
Navigating Workplace Expectations in 2024 by Kim Keene As we step into 2024, the workplace continues to evolve, shaped by technological advancements, societal changes, and the lessons learned from recent global challenges. Navigating this dynamic landscape requires a nuanced understanding of emerging workplace expectations. Here are key aspects to consider in meeting and managing expectations
January 31st – Annual Required Reporting ~ W2’s due to employees & 1099’s to Contractors By Andrea Feinberg Contractor vs. Employee: Choosing the Right Workforce W-2 forms need to be given to your employees and 1099s to your contractors by the end of January. This might be a great time to consider all the ways
Lawsuit and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by Kim Keene The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its 2023 employment discrimination lawsuit filings, and there is more than a 50% increase over 2022. The EEOC’s goal is to advance workplace opportunity by enforcing federal employment discrimination laws. Many changes have taken place at the agency
December 10th – World Human Rights Day By Andrea Feinberg World Human Rights Day was observed on December 10th. Although we like the idea of practicing it daily, this date commemorates the United Nations General Assembly having adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This document proclaims the inalienable rights to which everyone
Planning for the New Overtime Rule… by Kim Keene HR pros should know whether they will reclassify workers or raise wages should DOL finalize its proposal. The Department of Labor which oversees the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is proposing a pretty large increase to the FLSA’s overtime threshold. The change was proposed in August,
