Insights & Resources

Although the federal Equal Pay Act (EPA) has been in place since 1963, we can expect potential updates to pay equity legislation that expand workers’ rights under the Biden administration. The EPA prohibits employers from discrimination among employees on the basis of gender by paying wages to employees of the opposite sex at a lesser … Read more

Businesses run on supply chains. A supply chain is a network that connects a company with all the suppliers it needs to make a product. These connections enable the company to produce and distribute a product to buyers. Supply chain management is a term used to describe the different steps it takes to get the … Read more

Military veterans have a lot to offer for your organization, including performing under pressure, experience working in diverse teams, and a mission-focused approach. In addition, they often have technical skills and important qualities that help them adapt to the workplace. Studies have shown that military veterans are also more productive workers and tend to have … Read more

Are you confused by artificial intelligence? If you’re honest, you are a little bit afraid of it.  Articles and posts about AI are usually accompanied by a picture of some creepy looking science fiction robot. You get the feeling that these weird creatures are just waiting for the opportunity to take over the world. AI in Hollywood … Read more

Wondering why you’re getting an ” access forbidden ” error when you’re trying to reach a website? 403 Access Forbidden message errors are now fairly common.  They can be confusing to users when they pop up. When you see a 403 Access Forbidden error, it means that you do not have permission to view the … Read more

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC guidance)recently issued guidance for U.S. employers on handling the requirement of COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees and other related medical inquiries. This advice on how to maintain a safe workplace while avoiding claims of discrimination has been added to the EEOC’s growing library of articles associated with the coronavirus. Legal Limitations … Read more

The federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit WOTC eligible program provides incentives for employers to hire eligible candidates who have historically struggled to obtain employment. By identifying categories of targeted employee groups, the WOTC program encourages workplace diversity and allows access to jobs for workers who often encounter barriers to employment by providing tax credits for organizations … Read more

The appetite for data analytics is getting crazy. I recently read that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts had the highest WAR in baseball for the 2020 season. WAR, huh, what is it good for? I looked it up. It stands for Wins Above Replacement. The formula used to calculate WAR is a dizzying array … Read more

What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is kind of a big deal. About $1 billion in tax credits are claimed each year, according to the Department of Labor. The program is available to all employers, but many companies miss out on available credits. Missing out especially applies to companies … Read more

Even during a pandemic, there is a battle to attract and hire hourly employees. More than 80 million Americans, representing nearly 60% of the U.S. workforce, are paid on an hourly basis. Despite the high numbers of people, employers with a high concentration of hourly workers cope with high turnover rates. They’re always challenged with … Read more

The success of your organization depends on the quality of the people it hires. Perhaps the most important decision your organization makes about an employee is the initial hiring decision. The role of a job interview is important in getting to know candidates in a more personal way beyond the information provided in an application … Read more

Communications Keep Hourly Candidates Engaged Applicant communication with the hourly process is crucial to your employer brand and your ability to keep a pipeline of qualified candidates. The application process provides candidates with their best insights into your company. How you treat them can make or break your reputation. We all know when applying for … Read more