Unauthorized overtime is a problem many organizations face that needlessly inflates labor costs if not addressed. Employers attempting to reel in these runaway costs may decide not to pay overtime unless it’s pre-authorized by management. They may create and implement…
Things go wrong in every organization and often the immediate response is to assign blame. Despite this instinct, pointing towards a scapegoat neither solves the problem nor erases its existence. While we’re busy pointing fingers, we miss a valuable opportunity to...
With all the advancement in business technology, a surprising number of organizations are still relying on inefficient approaches to managing employee time. Whether it is a manual punch clock, a sign-in sheet, the honor system, or old software, these outdated approaches remain commonplace…
Building a strong company culture will never happen without intention. Every day organizations face obstacles that lead to unhealthy cultures. But by creating an intentional environment that embraces positivity and sees opportunity…
Like many companies, we have posters in our offices that display our company values. These posters serve as reminders of the kind of company we are. Our values are the principles that guide our interactions with each other and with our clients. We regularly…
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 19, 2020. This new legislation will provide paid time off for employees impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The time off provided by the Families First Act comes in two distinct forms: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA.
With Stay at Home mandates being implemented across the country, many organizations are transitioning a portion of their employees to remote work. While this is old hat for some, many are finding themselves managing remote employees for the first time. Leading remote...
Funny how things can change overnight. You go to bed one night, and things seem under control, then you wake up, and chaos has ensued. What appeared as a minor blip on the radar one day becomes a full-blown crisis the next. As I write this, we are in the midst of one...
One of the most underappreciated benefits of a Workforce Management System is the reduction of compliance risk. Compliance is challenging for organizations since requirements grow more complex and numerous each year. In the midst of this complexity, many organizations remain unaware of the requirements and underestimate the cost of noncompliance.
Michigan Paid Medical Leave Law Michigan’s new Paid Medical Leave Law (PMLA) is scheduled to go into effect March 29th. While we are not able to provide you with legal advice regarding the law, we do want to help you think through a few questions so that we can help...