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 […]
Should You Outsource HR? What to Consider
According to recent data from Deloitte, 57% of organizations are currently outsourcing all or part of their human resources function. From day-to-day administrative support to strategy development, outside experts can perform many different functions and bring numerous benefits to your HR team. Before you reach outside your organization for help, however, it’s important to understand […]
Build a Culture of Accountability
For many business leaders and HR professionals, conversations about accountability can be challenging. Research shows that 95% of employees care about delivering the highest-quality work and meeting their deadlines, and more than 75% believe accountability drives business results. Still, nearly two-thirds see it as a punitive measure that heightens their fear of making mistakes. More […]
Top HR Trends to Navigate
As any HR professional can attest, the world of human resources seems to be constantly shifting. From new labor laws to changing public or employee sentiment to emerging technologies, there’s always something different on the horizon. HR leaders must stay ahead of the curve when it comes to knowing what’s next, as this enables them […]
Give Your HR Department a Needed Boost
A recent survey has shown that 57% of today’s business executives outsource all or part of their HR functions. While offloading tasks when your team is overwhelmed is certainly helpful, your team can also benefit from the expertise of an HR consultant. HR consultants act as an extension of your team, guiding them on developing […]
Hiring Climate: Navigating Layoffs and Gig Work
Across global business operations, disruption seems to be the name of the game. From economic headwinds to labor shortages to geopolitical conflicts and the rise of emerging technologies, business leaders are having to navigate changes at an unprecedented pace. From tech giants like Intel to shipping and logistics companies like UPS, many companies are reducing […]
Hiring From Within to Preserve Institutional Knowledge
Preserving institutional knowledge may not be at the top of most business leaders’ list of priorities, but it should be. According to some estimates, as much as 80% of what employees know is tacit knowledge. Tacit knowledge is held in people’s heads and is often hard to convey. When experienced employees retire or depart your […]
What Is “Career Pathing” and Why Is It Important for Companies Today to Implement?
According to a study conducted by MIT Sloan, 67% of survey participants want to advance their careers. However, 49% said they lack good career advice and that it has hurt their professional trajectory. One effective way to address this trend and enhance employee satisfaction is career pathing. This structured approach aligns employees’ career aspirations with […]