You’ve built something real. Your team has grown from your core four to 14 employees, and scrappiness has been your secret weapon. Late nights researching employment rules? Calling friends for HR advice? You’ve figured it out as you go — and it’s worked. But revenue is growing, new opportunities are on the horizon, and team……
A high-five to a team member goes a long way. A system of recognition that makes sure everyone gets the high-five they deserve, when they earn it? That’s powerful. Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of March. The timing works well, with two months of the new year – and a……
In the post pandemic era, the labor market has presented many challenges for employers from the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting. As of April 2024, the current US job market shows a generally positive picture. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an increase of 175,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, which, although healthy, is below the……
HR Compliance in New York State As New York State compliance remains ever-changing, there are new updates and requirements that employers need to be mindful of. Compliance impacts many areas of an organization- everything from interviewing candidates to managing leave requests. ESC is pleased to release a compliance blog series that will cover different areas……
What is Quiet Quitting? Quiet quitting has been recognized as a popular trend among employees in many industries. Quiet quitting has also been called “silent resignation” and occurs when an employee becomes disengaged from their work and quietly disengages from the workplace, without officially resigning. This phenomenon can be detrimental to workplace productivity, morale,……
The Great Resignation marches on, adding to hiring headaches for employers looking for qualified candidates to fill jobs. There may be one talent pool being overlooked. More than 70 million Americans — about one-third of the total adult population — face unnecessary barriers to entering the workforce because of old criminal records. Fair Chance Hiring……
As the Great Resignation (also referred to as the Great Reshuffle) continues, another 4.53 million Americans quit their jobs in March. The best way to retain talent continues to be connecting with and listening to employees. Many employers are hearing their employees loud and clear – working from home is better for their mental health,……
Tomorrow, May 19, 2022, ESC’s own Liz Warren (Executive VP and Chief People Officer) and Lauren Kersten (Human Resources Manager) will be presenting “Overcoming the Challenges of Recruiting and Retaining Staff” to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). This seminar focuses on strategies to combat the Great Resignation (also being dubbed the Great Reshuffle). From……
‘Tis the season – the season of professional appreciation days! It kicked off last week with Administrative Professionals’ Day (April 27th), and then jumped right into Teacher Appreciation Week this week (May 2nd-6th). We’ll follow it up with Provider Appreciation Day on May 6th and National Nurses Week May 6th-12th. I got to wondering how……