Many state and local legislatures are creating a new ban: one that prohibits employers from asking candidates about their past pay. This will forever change salary negotiations. For as long as companies and applicants can remember, the most common initial hiring question is past salary. These numbers gave companies insight into determining who made more than […]
Category: Employee Retention
Right now, our nation is being slammed by daily reports of companies and individuals that are receiving new sexual harassment claims. Thanks to Harvey Weinstein blowing the lid off the top of the entertainment industry’s harassment scandal, victims everywhere are making a stand, demanding to be heard, especially when it comes to sexual harassment at […]
Today’s companies face ever-evolving workforce threats – ranging from cyber breaches, workplace violence to mental health issues and employee well-being – today’s HR professionals must comply with a myriad of laws. Here are some of the top HR challenges that companies face in 2018. Top HR Challenges Harassment – Courtesy of Harvey Weinstein, harassment has plagued […]
As a Human Resources professional, it is essential that you stay up-to-date on the latest trends. Having a company that is competitive and treats employees well means that you’ll attract more qualified job candidates. In our last article, we highlighted the importance of offering continuous feedback, digital training, unique benefits and wellness programs. Now, we’ll […]
Most companies have noticed a trend – that many qualified candidates are hitting the job market in 2018. So, what’s the best way for you to find qualified applicants for your company? Do you rely on referrals, mobile apps or job fairs to broadcast your employment opportunities? Modern-day recruiters primarily rely on social media to find […]
If you’re a business owner, you need to start your 2017 year-end HR checklist. This includes a lot of human resources and tax-related responsibilities. Ninja Gig is here to help you prepare for the end of the year so you can start focusing on ringing in 2018. Year-End Payroll Guide – Check with your payroll […]
More Human Resources professionals are reporting that open positions are becoming difficult to fill with qualified candidates. Lack of talent is one of the most significant shortages with today’s pool of potential employees. To help bridge these gaps and find the best applicants for the job, HR departments are embracing new techniques. Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
While unemployment numbers keep going down, some jobs continue to have higher than average turnover rates. Let’s dig a little deeper and explore what jobs and companies people quit the most. Amazon – Ironically, the August 2015 “New York Times” Amazon expose highlights how the expectations of this mega-giant company make it difficult for most […]
The federal appeals court decided on February 22 to grant the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) another extension to take a position on overtime regulations. The original overtime regulations rules were scheduled to go into effect December 1, 2016. These would have required that any employees that earn less than $913 per week (or $47,476 […]
The new pay docking rules set out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are difficult to understand. FLSA does not generally permit deductions from exempt employees’ salaries. State regulations specify that the amount of salaried pay an employee earns cannot be dependent or a reflection of the number of hours or days he/she works. […]