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In a landmark decision that brings welcome flexibility to employers nationwide, a federal court in Texas has invalidated the Biden Administration’s controversial overtime exemption rule. Many HR consultants have been closely monitoring this case, recognizing its significant implications for workforce planning and compensation strategies. This ruling represents a significant victory for businesses struggling with rising…
What Are Flexible Work Arrangements?Flexible work arrangements are policies, practices or informal arrangements that allow employees to have greater flexibility and control over when, where and how they work. Let’s look at whether they fit your company’s needs…Flexible arrangements move away from the traditional 9-to-5, office-bound schedule to better accommodate employees’ real-life situations and work…
All work and no life leads to burnout and high turnover. After studying work-life balance for over 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to employee wellbeing, corporate stability, and business results. But what does balance really mean, and how does it impact turnover? Work-life balance is about creating sustainable lifestyle rhythms, not…
Gamification: The Secret to Engaging and Motivating Employees In my previous article, I explored how incentives drive employee behaviors. An emerging technique called “gamification” leverages gaming mechanics to incentivize engagement, productivity, and learning in the workplace. As games motivate players to gain skills, badges, and rewards, gamified work systems can powerfully motivate employees.Decades of gaming…
By: Don McDermott, D.G. McDermott AssociatesToday, staying abreast of the latest compensation strategies is critical to retaining talent and reaching your organization’s strategic goals. These ten trends are your roadmap to ensuring your compensation planning remains competitive and aligned with your business strategies and the needs of your workforce. 1. Pay Equity and Diversity The…
Plainly put: you can stop employee turnover and attrition with on-purpose recognition. Recognizing achievements fosters engagement and loyalty. Employee recognition goes far beyond the occasional gift card or plaque. Authentic appreciation that rewards magnificent work should be intrinsic to company culture. Recognition boils down to providing incentives. The key to nailing it is know what…
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