The employment market today looks completely different than it did a decade ago. That’s great news for job seekers and the economy at large, but it poses a unique set of challenges for business owners looking to make great hires. Consider the following: Unemployment is at a historic low. Job creation is growing twice as […]
The year is 2018. Advanced communications technology has enabled humanity to access the complete history of civilization, apply the world’s collective knowledge, and broadcast live from anywhere on the planet, all through a machine small enough to carry in a pocket. It’s called a “smartphone.” And yet, despite its incredible utility, this device fills its […]
With less than 2 months until New York’s sweeping new anti-harassment laws go into effect, you’d expect employers throughout the state to be spending this time updating their workforce compliance programs. Yet, many companies still haven’t taken action—not because they’re not eager to, but because they haven’t been entirely sure what’s expected of them. “Although […]
There’s a reason one-third of new employees look for another job within 6 months of getting hired, and it’s not because they just can’t get enough of filling out job applications. It’s because many organizations lack formalized, systematic onboarding procedures. As an employer, you need to adequately train and prepare your new employees, so each […]
Michael Benoit, partner of Hudson Cook, stops by this week to share his opinion on the latest machinations over at the CFPB. He’s also, joining us on a webinar talking about the latest regulatory shifts that affect consumer lenders. (I’d recommend you join us, by registering here >>). Here’s what Michael has to share today: […]
There are plenty of obvious reasons someone might lose their job. If a person breaks the rules, steals company property, or refuses to show up for work, they probably shouldn’t be surprised when they get fired. But what about cases where the reason isn’t obvious—where it hardly seems like a “reason” at all? What if […]
From the sudden surge of out-of-office emails to the ransacked aisles of school supplies, all signs point to the sad fact that summer is drawing to a close. If you’re a football fan, however, the end of summer isn’t all bad news: it means NFL season is right around the corner. Time to break out […]
Expenses are up, returns on investment and equity are down, and it seems to be getting harder for small and medium-sized firms to keep up with industry powerhouses. Those are a few of auto finance consultant and analyst Joel Kennedy’s general takeaways from the 2018 Non-Prime Automotive Finance Survey, which the National Automotive Finance Association […]
A workforce really is a force: it’s human energy in motion, constantly in flux. Employees leave and need to be replaced. Companies expand, creating new roles to fill. Successful employers know how to navigate the changing nature of their workforce to create and maintain a sustainable workplace. It all starts on day one: how you […]
There’s a lot employers should be thinking and talking about when it comes to workplace harassment. As compliance professionals, we’ve taken on the task of starting the conversation. In fact, we’ve written several thousand words about harassment here on the Compli blog. From noticing the signs of toxic organizational culture to handling reported incidents promptly […]
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