Worker classification, in essence, is a form of legal determination that involves establishing which category a worker falls in. Two factors that impact worker classification include the type of work a worker does and how they do it. Organizations can ... Read More

Open enrollment is an important time of the year for employees, HR professionals, and the overall organization. It’s also a time when companies must put their best compliance foot forward. From HSA contribution limits to ACA affordability, there are several ... Read More

ChatGPT is one of the fastest-growing AI platforms globally. The platform had over 1.76 billion visits by the end of April 2023, a few months after launch, making it one of the most visited online platforms globally. ChatGPT has a ... Read More

Misclassification and wage theft are significant issues affecting most organizations, HR teams, and employees. 10% to 30% of U.S. employers are misclassifying workers, resulting in billions in lost taxes for the authorities, as well as wages & benefits for employees. ... Read More

An employee handbook is an important tool that helps give your organization a robust workforce structure. Employee handbooks describe critical things about the organization, such as company culture, mission, vision, and company policies. Without a well-written and structured employee handbook, ... Read More

AI is becoming a powerful tool for HR teams. 79% of companies are using some form of AI in recruitment or hiring, marking a significant leap in how HR teams acquire talent. AI is finding use in organizations as an ... Read More

Human resource professionals must pay careful attention to adjustments in recruitment laws and processes that impact their hiring procedures, ranging from pay transparency regulations to DEI practices and marijuana testing changes. They must also understand how other organizations implement new ... Read More

HR departments must comply with countless laws and regulations surrounding workplace and employment practices. Noncompliance with these laws can cause serious reputational, financial, and legal damages.   With so many employment and labor laws to track and serious complications attached to ... Read More

There’s no doubt that tech plays a huge role in our economy. According to recent statistics, the tech industry contributes between 9 and 10% of the U.S. annual GDP. Companies vary in size from massive organizations, like Google, to tiny ... Read More

The nature of the workforce is changing globally, with the rise of the gig economy. 16.4% of the American workforce comprises gig workers, with 30% of young adults aged 18-29 making up the demographic.  Gig workers differ from full-time employees ... Read More

On May 11, 2023, the CDC ended its federal public health emergency for COVID-19. After three years of tremendous upset among employers, workers, students, and children, the nation emerged from the disaster with a solid roadmap for handling future pandemics. ... Read More

Regardless of where they are based, all institutions have a certain set of employment rules, laws, and regulations they must adhere to. HR Compliance is the businesses’ commitment to these very laws. They govern a company’s policies, systems, and documentation. ... Read More