Employee retention remains a top concern for many organizations as they navigate ongoing economic pressure, regulatory changes, and a shifting labor market. While retention is often discussed in terms of engagement or culture, it is also a practical business issue with direct financial impact….

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-2, providing authoritative guidance on the treatment of bonus payments under predetermined plans for purposes of calculating the employees’ regular rate of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The letter confirms the incentive-based bonuses tied to defined performance criteria generally must be included in employees’ regular rate when computing overtime, unless they meet the stringent criteria of a discretionary bonus….

The background screening process remains an important part of the hiring process, helping employers make informed decisions while maintaining workplace safety and compliance. At the same time, evolving laws and regulations continue to shape how and when employers can use criminal history information. Here’s a high-level overview of today’s best practices, recent legal trends you should know and key considerations to build compliant screening programs….

The half-life of professional skills is shrinking. What once took a decade to become outdated now transforms in a matter of years, sometimes months. This accelerating obsolescence has made continuous re-skilling not just advantageous but essential for businesses seeking to maintain competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets….

HR Policies aren’t something you should just “set and forget.” While it’s tempting to treat your handbook or policy manual as a one-time project,  the reality is that policies need regular attention to remain useful, compliant, and aligned with how your organization actually operates…

As employers prepare for 2026, the workplace landscape is being reshaped by converging legal, technological, and cultural forces…

For most employers running biweekly payroll, the assumption is that there are 26 paychecks each year. But every so often, the calendar shifts just enough to create an extra payday. 2026 is one of those years, with 27 biweekly pay periods. This is not an error, but it does require planning…

HR issues rarely arrive with flashing warning signs. More often, they show up quietly. A comment in passing. A manager pulling you aside. A situation that feels uncomfortable, but not clearly out of bounds…

For business owners, every dollar matters, and every minute counts. When thinking about human resources, it is easy to view it only through the lens of tasks: processing payroll, drafting an employee letter, or scheduling interviews. However, this transactional view of HR is costly.

An employee engagement survey can be more than just a pulse check. It can be used as a strategic tool that reveals where your organization is strong, where people are…

The Principal's Office Fallacy: Why Your HR Strategy Can’t Wait for a Problem Ever think of HR as the "principal's office?" You know, the place you only go when something has gone wrong, when a conflict needs resolving, or when ...

There is so much to think about when Q4 arrives and the end of the year looms larger on the horizon with each passing day.

Federal agencies have indicated that Form I-9 audits are expected to increase in the coming months as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen immigration and employment eligibility enforcement.

For most organizations, employee surveys are the primary tool to take the temperature of their culture, workplace environment, and to assess engagement, morale, and the health of internal communication.

With year-end approaching, many organizations look for ways to show appreciation and keep morale high after a year of successes, challenges and changes.

First impressions matter, and in the workplace, the onboarding process is your chance to make a lasting one. Far more than just completing paperwork and assigning a desk, intentional onboarding is a strategic process that can shape[…]

As the calendar edges toward December, it’s not just projects and budgets coming to a close. Energy levels can dip too. The final stretch of the year often asks teams to complete many strategic tasks all at once: reflect on 2025 performance, wrap up[…]

Managing workers’ compensation can be one of those necessary but time-consuming parts of running a business. Between payroll changes, audits, and compliance deadlines, it’s easy for things to get[…]

As the 2025 calendar flips to Q4, many organizations zero in on their annual performance review process. As a best practice, this review process is an opportunity to[…]

Silence Isn't Golden. It's a liability. As a small business owner or manager, your days are a sprint. You move quickly, make decisions on the fly, and […]