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What Really Makes Employees Happy?

By Employee Engagement, HR
In a tight job market, it’s important to retain employees. In addition to benefits and compensation, other intangible factors can affect whether an employee stays or leaves. I’ve studied the topic of employee engagement for some time now. When clients ask me about how to effectively retain employees, I’ve found the insights from 12: The Elements of Great Managing, by Rodd Wagner and James K. Harter, Ph.D. to be quite helpful. Looking at data for…
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Are Advanced Biometric Time Clocks Worth the Investment?

By HR, Payroll, Workplace Safety
MarathonHR offers an array of convenient and accurate timekeeping options for clients. As part of our services, we provide timeclock packages and a desktop app for clocking in that doesn’t require the employer to purchase special software. For employers who wish to use a physical device, biometric timeclocks are a popular option. What are Biometric Timeclocks? Biometric timeclocks are physical, electronic devices that capture unique identifiable features from employees when they clock in and out.…
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Balancing Demand for Flexible Workweeks with Business Needs

By HR
In today’s post-pandemic work environment, flexibility remains a top priority among employees and businesses who are concerned about finding reasonable solutions. However, it’s important to remember that alternative schedules are really nothing new. Employers have successfully offered options such as ‘Summer Fridays’ for years. The key is to balance employee-friendly scheduling options with business needs. Options for Alternative Work Schedules Here are some of the alternative work scheduling plans or “compressed work schedules” that employers…
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Do You Know the Real Reasons an Employee Has Left?

By HR
Businesses that find themselves dealing with a high rate of employee turnover must take steps to understand the cause. Root causes can be complicated, but understanding the reasons can help a company make lasting changes that will improve retention. The Importance of Exit Interviews Losing a valued employee is never easy but it can present a valuable learning opportunity if employers are willing to reflect on and identify why it happened. Many companies fail to…
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Terminating Employees In a Conscientious Way

By HR, Layoffs, Legal
With recent changes in the economy, some employers may find themselves forced to reduce costs through employee layoffs. However, it’s important to know how to handle a reduction in force correctly. A failure to follow proper protocol when terminating employees or conducting layoffs could soil your business’s reputation and expose you to the risk of lawsuits or workplace safety issues caused by disgruntled employees. A cautionary tale In late November, a Mississippi-based furniture company laid…
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Should You Have an Employee Benefit Clawback Provision?

By HR
Does your business offer prospective employees enticements like signing bonuses or moving expense reimbursement to enhance your recruiting efforts and attract talent during this competitive labor market? If so, you may want to consider protecting yourself with what’s known as a ‘clawback’ provision if things don’t go as planned with a new employee. Adding this provision to your onboarding documents gives you legal recourse to recapture money that the employee shouldn’t be able to keep…
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Can Employers Still Use the Federal Employee Retention Credit?

By HR
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the CARES Act was created to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC provided some relief for employers whose businesses were financially affected by COVID-19. Even though the ERC has expired, employers who experienced a significant loss of revenue during the period that the credit was effective may still be eligible to claim it. How does the ERC work? According to IRS…
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Take an Active Approach to Quiet Quitting

By HR
Remember last year’s “Great Resignation,” when many employees optimistically left their jobs in search of greener pastures? Times have changed a bit, and fewer employees are willing to take the risk of quitting a stable job outright. However, they may be engaging in a trend known as “quiet quitting.” This passive attitude toward work can damage your business, and you want to be able to recognize and address it before it becomes a big problem.…
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Employment Regulations by the Numbers

By HR, Legal
Employers of any size must understand and be compliant with applicable labor laws. While we won’t go into an exhaustive review of all employment regulations in this article, here are some things to keep in mind. Regulations that apply to all employers Employers of all sizes must comply with certain federal laws. These include, but are not limited to: Equal Pay Act (EPA), which requires equal pay for equal work Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),…
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Boomerang Employees Learn that the Grass Isn’t Greener Elsewhere

By HR
This year, the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ made headlines, highlighting the trend of employees leaving their jobs in search of better pay, more flexible work arrangements and a host of other desired attributes in an ‘ideal’ employer. However, we are now seeing that employees who left for greener pastures are finding that the grass isn’t always greener with another company or organization. These individuals are sometimes referred to as ‘boomerang employees,’ and they could be the…
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