Tag: hr

The Cause of Disengagement | Pennsylvania Benefits Team

Apr 13, 2020

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LR Webber

in Blog, Employees, Employers, Human Resources

For decades, employee engagement has been the gold standard in measuring the way employees interact with the business. In today’s world, especially where the coronavirus is concerned, it’s not just about the interaction but also the level of commitment to the company. While all human resources professionals would like to believe their employees are committed…
Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | Pennsylvania Benefit Brokers

Apr 11, 2018

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LR Webber

in 401k, benefits, budgets, education, education benefits, Employees, Employers, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, higher education, HR, Human Resources, investments, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, SHRM, workers

When evaluating employee benefits, essentials such as health and dental plans, vacation time and 401(k) contributions quickly come to mind. Another benefit employers should consider involves subsidizing learning as well as ambitions. Grants and reimbursements toward advanced degrees and continuing education can be a smart investment for both employers and employees. Educational benefits are strongly…
Federal Employment Law Update – March 2018 | PA Employee Benefit Brokers

Mar 16, 2018

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LR Webber

in EEO-1, EEOC, Employees, Employers, equal employment, federal law, Financial Planning, income tax withholding, IRS, Latest News, NLRA, NLRB, Obama, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, w-4, Wellness, withholding calculator, Workplace

EEO-1 Reporting and Employees Who Regularly Report to Client Sites The portal for 2017 EEO-1 reporting is open and reports must be submitted and certified by March 31, 2018 at the latest. The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has addressed the issue that there may be some confusion as to how employers are to…
The Perks of Holiday Parties: How They’re Still an Asset to Your Company | PA Benefit Advisors

Dec 6, 2017

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LR Webber

in budgets, christmas, Company events, Employees, Employers, holiday party, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Workplace

The end of the year is upon us and a majority of companies celebrate with an end-of-year/holiday party. Although the trend of holiday parties has diminished in recent years, it’s still a good idea to commemorate the year with an office perk like a fun, festive party. BENEFITS OF A YEAR-END CELEBRATION Holiday staff parties…
Ask the Experts: Can a well qualified older candidate fit on a much younger team? | PA Benefit Advisors

Nov 10, 2017

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LR Webber

in Civil Rights Act, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Workplace

Question: We recently interviewed an older candidate for a position. She’s well qualified, but the team she would be working with is made up of people who are much younger, and we are worried about how she will fit in. Can the criteria to hire for cultural fit outweigh potential age discrimination concerns? Answer: Your…
Ask the Experts: How to Calculate Minimum Wage | PA Benefit Advisors

Aug 8, 2017

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LR Webber

in FLSA, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Minimum Wage

Question: Is minimum wage calculated on hours worked or hours worked plus performance-based earnings, thus subject to change each pay period? For instance, a nonexempt employee is paid $320 for 40 hours worked with $60 added for performance goals, totaling $380. Which amount is used to determine the employee’s minimum wage; $320 or $380? The…
Keeping Your Summer Events Sunny | PA Benefit Advisors

Jun 19, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, Company events, Company Picnics, Employees, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Workplace

With the official start of summer just around the corner, many companies are planning company picnics, barbecues, and outings to celebrate the season. The good news is that these events are a great opportunity to thank employees for hard work and to encourage them to mingle outside of the normal work setting. The less fun…
Ask the Experts: Return-to-work Programs | PA Benefit Advisors

Jun 15, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, Workplace

Question: What options does an employer have when an employee who had a work-related accident keeping him off work for four months and exhausting the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave refuses to participate in a return-to-work program assignment that provides light duty work as required by the employee’s physician? Answer: An employer may want…
Ask the Experts: Requiring Cybersecurity Training | PA Benefit Advisors

May 30, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, CyberSecurity, cybersecurity in the workplace, cybersecurity mandatory, Employees, Employers, Human Resources, Latest News, Workplace

Question: We are a small company—40 employees. Are there policies we should have in place for cybersecurity? Can we make employee training on cybersecurity mandatory? Answer: Companies of all sizes are smart to be concerned about cybersecurity, especially in light of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks…
Can Employees’ Social Media Comments Ever Cross the Line? | PA Benefit Advisors

May 20, 2017

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, Facebook Fired, Human Resources, Latest News, National Labor Relations Act, Social Media, Workplace

We’ve all read or heard about people who have been “Facebook fired” or reprimanded for making disparaging posts or comments on social networking sites. Social media can be a great tool for sharing news about your business and as a place for your employees to connect, but it can create problems as well. As of…