Benefits usually come up when something changes—hiring, budgets, or a question you weren’t expecting. Here's what we've learned at Employer Services Corporation, after 30 years helping businesses make these decisions: the best benefits package isn't always the largest one. It's the one tailored to your team.…
When a new hire leaves early, the first step is often to diagnose concerns about the person. "They weren't a good fit". "They couldn't handle the pace." "They didn't want to learn." But when you dig deeper, you might find warning signs buried in your process:…
You just spent two hours interviewing a candidate who looked perfect on paper. Fifteen minutes in, you knew it was a mismatch. They wanted a different kind of role. You need a different kind of person. Now you’re back to square one, and your team is still short-handed. This happens when job descriptions are written……
You've sat through the annual performance review. You've checked the boxes. Your manager delivered feedback, your employee nodded along, and everyone walked away feeling like they just survived another obligation… And nothing changed.…
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.…
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……
The role of women in the workplace has evolved significantly over the past few decades, with more women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries, assuming leadership roles, and shaping the future of work. Despite this progress, challenges persist that hinder full gender equity in professional environments. Understanding these challenges and advocating for solutions is key for a successful business and positive workplace environment. …
Employers in New York State have no shortage of employment regulations with which they must comply. Recently, ESC co-hosted with the law firm Gross Shuman, an interactive panel discussion at the Hyatt Place. Our own Liz Warren and Katie Adrian were joined by Hugh Carlin and Kevin Burke of Gross Shuman to discuss the latest……
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, and culture, as well as to the individual employee's well-being.…