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Celebrating Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day!

HRWatchdog

Finding the right job candidates can be difficult, as 90 percent of hiring managers say they have a hard time finding skilled professionals, according to a December 2023 Robert Half survey. Making Sure Supervisors Are Properly Trained Supervisors are often an employee’s first point of contact as well as the company’s eyes and ears.

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Show Me the Money: Earned Wage Access Explained

Netchex HR Blog

Earned wage access (EWA) gives employees the choice to claim some of their income before the end of the pay period. Just like it sounds, earned wage access gives employees access to the funds they’ve already earned. Earned Wage Access is NOT the same as payday loans or paycheck advances.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rule 

MP Wired For HR

This update will drastically impact how businesses classify employees and calculate wages. This update will drastically impact how businesses classify employees and calculate wages. Enacted in 1938, the FLSA aimed to improve working conditions and ensure fair wages for American workers. What Constitutes Hours Worked?

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Best Practice Guide for Improving Your Hourly Worker Employee Experience 

Netchex HR Blog

Hourly workers represent over 80% of the global workforce , serving in industries like healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Yet, theyre often left behind when it comes to workplace technology, communication, and support. With turnover rates for these roles hovering around 100% annually , it’s clear that something’s broken.

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10 HR Best Practices For Business Success in 2025

AIHR

An HR benchmark survey of over 2,000 small businesses showed that the fastest-growing companies were 20% more likely to embrace HR best practices. HR has evolved considerably in the past decades and continues to do so. What do HR best practices entail, and why are they so important? Contents What are HR best practices? strive for best fit).

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Culture Correction: How HR Can Recognize and Combat a Toxic Workplace

Netchex HR Blog

Favoritism: Unequal treatment, wage gaps, lack of DEI, or inconsistent enforcement of company policy can bring a toxic atmosphere. In addition to negative effects on productivity, retention, and overall physical/mental health, a toxic work culture can even place a significant financial burden on your business.

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Tailoring a Total Rewards Strategy for Small Business Success

Extensis

Today’s employees want more than just a fair paycheck—they also seek comprehensive benefits, well-being programs, and learning and development opportunities. This can include wages and bonuses as well as recognition, workplace flexibility, and career opportunities. What is a total rewards program?