What Is “Quiet Cracking,” and How Can You Address It?
As the business landscape continues to shift, employees are constantly finding ways to adjust to the pace of change. In 2021, employees were quitting their jobs in record numbers in what was dubbed “The Great Resignation.” In 2022, employees used “quiet quitting” and “coffee badging” to attain more flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance. Today’s employees […]
Improving HR Administration: What (and Why) to Outsource
What is the most important factor for business growth? While many would mention market research or financial strategy, it’s crucial to keep in mind the importance of human resources. If you’re a business owner or HR leader struggling to build a solid HR department, outsourcing could be the answer to your woes. After all, studies […]
How Do You Know When You Need to Improve Your Employee Experience?
You know that employees are one of your organization’s most important assets. Yet, while much attention is given to the quality of products and services that customers receive, very little attention is paid to those responsible for providing them. Data shows that when employees are engaged in their work, both customer loyalty and the bottom […]
Work-Life Harmony Over Work-Life Balance
In today’s world, it’s rare to come across an article about work culture without seeing the term “work-life balance.” As the lines between employees’ personal and professional lives have been blurred by the rise of flexible work arrangements, there has been increasing pressure for people to both excel at work and protect their personal time. […]
The Importance of Resilient Leadership (and How to Cultivate It at Your Organization)
According to McKinsey, 84% of business leaders feel underprepared for future disruptions. For these leaders, building resilience is the way forward. Today’s business environment demands more than just strategic thinking. Instead, it calls for resilient leadership: the ability to lead with strength, adaptability, and calm in the face of disruption. Cultivating these traits within your […]
How to Choose the Right HCM Solution
In 2024, the human capital management (HCM) market size was valued at $31.34 billion. The market has a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% through 2032, which would result in a value of $64.97 billion. This market explosion is largely due to the widespread adoption of HCM solutions, which centralize payroll, HR, time […]
Employment Law Update: Changes to Rest and Meal Breaks, ESST, and MN Paid Leave
Article provided by our partners at WFJ Law Firm and The Compliance Center The Minnesota legislative session has officially concluded, and during this session, the Legislature amended rest and meal break laws, Earned Sick and Safe Time (“ESST”), and MN Paid Leave. The Legislature did not enact any monumental changes; however, the changes are still […]
Navigating Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Laws: Implications for Employers
Many of today’s employees care deeply about work-life balance. Recent studies show that 83% of employees rank it higher in importance than both salary and job security. One way business and HR leaders can help employees achieve a meaningful balance between personal and professional life is to offer paid leave. As of 2023, the Bureau […]
Minnesota Paid Leave: Equivalent Private Plan Alternative
Article provided by our partners at WFJ Law Firm and The Compliance Center Minnesota Paid Leave is state-run insurance program that provides eligible employees with partial wage for qualifying medical and family reasons. The program is funded through premiums paid by both employers and employees. Essentially all private and public employers in the State of […]
The Importance of Adaptability and Skill Velocity in the Age of AI
Undoubtedly, artificial intelligence has seen rapid advancement in recent years. According to reports from Gartner, 38% of HR leaders were piloting, planning, or implementing generative AI in their departments in 2024. As soon as that trend gained traction, workplaces began to shift their focus to agentic AI, which enables systems to operate independently without human […]