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JULY 11, 2024
HR should lead the way by working with managers to design and administer training initiatives, mentorship programs, and individualized career paths. And it prioritizes employee wellbeing with a range of health and wellness programs, from mental health resources, to on-site fitness centers, to unlimited PTO.
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Menopause policy workplace accommodations
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
It also allows them to access tools such as time off or workplace accommodations to help them better manage their symptoms and return to work healthier and more productive. Menopause leave Employees experiencing debilitating symptoms related to menopause are entitled to up to [X[ days of paid leave per calendar year.
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What is Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and How to Use it?
HR Lineup
MAY 24, 2022
However, most organizations apply paid time off and ignore volunteer time off. VTO vs PTO. Paid time off (PTO) is a paid leave where the employee’s activity is not restricted. Therefore, you should formalize the time tracking process just like in PTO. Keep reading to understand the difference.
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It’s time to rewrite your company’s PTO policies
Business Management Daily
APRIL 23, 2021
With constantly changing rules and regulations, managing paid time off has never been more difficult. It can be hard to know exactly when workers can tap into their bank of paid or unpaid leave. Or perhaps unpaid FMLA leave. What about paid FMLA ? Maybe unpaid ADA leave? Is that even a thing?
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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business
Insperity
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Increased paid time off (PTO) and alternative forms of paid leave. Emphasize wellness in benefits offerings Most standard benefits packages include things like health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and PTO. Weight-management programs. Shift toward a more coach-like, supportive management style.
12 Ways to Improve Your Workforce’s Work-Life Balance
Achievers
MARCH 12, 2019
Make Sure Employees Take All Their Paid Leave. Whether it’s sick days or vacation time, American workers are neglecting their paid time off. A study by TSheets found that 65 percent didn’t use all of their PTO in one year — five days, on average, were left unused. Provide Ongoing Leadership Training for Managers.
Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy
BerniePortal
MARCH 12, 2020
*This blog is adapted from the HR Party of One episode, Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy which you can view below. Paid time off is a topic that can be tricky to manage. How do you create a PTO policy that’s fair? PTO evolved pretty substantially over about a hundred year period. The History of PTO.
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Paid parental leave: The must-have employee benefit for top talent
Business Management Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
The FMLA is a federal law that offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks per year of job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical needs. Employees often offer paid leave policies to help supplement the FMLA. It’s not financially feasible for many American families to take 12 weeks of fully unpaid leave.
10 Employee Incentive Programs to Engage Your Team
Achievers
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Disengagement is cropping up at many companies, and can stem from overexhaustion, ineffective management, or misalignment throughout an organization. Harvard Business Review found that when workers’ strengths were recognized by managers , it resulted in happier workers and a 14 to 29 percent increase in profit. Profit sharing.
Paul Wolfe, SVP And HR At Indeed On How To Create A Positive Work Culture
HR Digest
MAY 14, 2019
The HR Digest talked with Paul Wolfe, SVP and HR at Indeed about how HR managers and employers can create a positive work culture in their company which nurtures and inspires employees and gives everyone the space to develop. Additionally, we think it is important for managers to set up regular one-on-one meetings with their team members.
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Floating holidays vs PTO: Differences and benefits
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 12, 2023
Here, we look at what makes floating holidays different from regular paid time off (PTO), what considerations go into creating a floating holiday policy, and how this type of day off promotes organizational values such as work-life balance and diversity. What is a floating holiday? Some possible differences include: Accrual.
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12 Ways to Improve Your Workforce’s Work-Life Balance
Achievers
MARCH 12, 2019
Make Sure Employees Take All Their Paid Leave. Whether it’s sick days or vacation time, American workers are neglecting their paid time off. A study by TSheets found that 65 percent didn’t use all of their PTO in one year — five days, on average, were left unused. Explore the 30-hour Workweek Option.
7 secrets to managing Gen Z in a remote workplace
Insperity
MAY 19, 2022
Benefits of managing a Gen Z workforce. Challenges of managing a Gen Z workforce. To recruit, engage and retain this new generation of workers, companies must evolve in how they operate and manage employees in remote and hybrid work environments. Rethink the manager-direct report relationship.
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7 secrets to managing Gen Z in a remote workplace
Insperity
JUNE 6, 2023
Benefits of managing a Gen Z workforce In this new era, there are plenty of great things about Gen Z in the workplace , especially in the remote era: The COVID-19 pandemic has covered the majority, if not all, of their career so far, which means they are far more likely to be adaptable and resilient.
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Employee benefits for Caregivers in workplaces
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Here are some ways that the HR staff and managers can oversee programs and policies that can benefit the workers who are caregivers. Paid Time off (PTO) Program : Many companies have some combination of sick time, vacation or family leave time that can be used when employees need to care for a family member.
10 Unique Extrinsic Rewards That Your Employees Will Love In 2023
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
In other words, if the extrinsic reward is not offered by someone else—most likely the manager or the organization—the person might not want to complete a task. In other words, extrinsic rewards are needed when a person needs to complete a task but lacks the necessary push—usually from the manager or the organization.
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Holiday travel and workplace safety during COVID-19 Pandemic
Business Management Daily
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Organizations must understand the legal requirements, how to handle employees who travel, and the impact their PTO policy may have on employee safety. Review paid leave rules. Reevaluate your PTO policy. Holiday travel isn’t the only PTO consideration you may need to make. Enhance your PTO carryover policies.
The 4 Best Benefits in 2024, According to Employees
Best Money Moves
MARCH 11, 2024
Mental health benefits include everything from inclusive paid leave to workplace meditation. Paid time off PTO allows employees to take breaks from their busy schedules and recharge. Financial wellness programs also provide a convenient place for employees to manage their budget, track spending and set achievable goals.
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Avoid the Hype: Unlimited Paid Time Off
UpstartHR
JANUARY 18, 2016
The Prevalence of Unlimited PTO Plans The 2015 SHRM Benefits Study, an annual report examining the nitty gritty details of benefit plans, pointed out that between >1% and 2% of employers are offering unlimited paid leave plans. Who knows if they really work to help employees manage their lives better?
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Eight Key Trends In Staff Benefits Programs In 2025
Empuls
DECEMBER 24, 2024
These benefits range from health insurance to retirement plans, paid time off (PTO), and wellness programs. Paid time off (PTO): Employees can take time off with pay. Employers manage these benefits to meet the needs of their workforce. These perks enhance employee well-being and job satisfaction.
Employee handbook examples and sample policies
Business Management Daily
JULY 9, 2021
Only supervisors, management, human resources staff, and legal counsel of [Company Name] who have a legitimate reason to review information in a file are permitted to do so. Not every job is suitable for a flexible work arrangement, so there is no assurance that an arrangement can be approved by your manager. Vacation policy.
Reasonable accommodation can require additional leave
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Has she used all eligible FMLA leave ? Taken all time in her Paid Time Off (PTO) bank? Used every bit of earned time off for vacation, sick or personal leave? You may still owe her more leave as a reasonable accommodation. FMLA leave is generally unpaid. Paid Time Off (PTO) strategies.
What is a flexible workplace – and why should your company be one?
Insperity
MAY 12, 2022
Advances in technology have made it easy and efficient for colleagues and managers to collaborate with teams across distances and even time zones. Provide increased quantities of paid time off (PTO) beyond the standard two weeks – or even consider unlimited PTO, if it works for your business and you have assessed the pros and cons.
How to Write an Employee Handbook For Your Business
15Five
MAY 23, 2024
Here are some elements you could include in your code of conduct: Use of authority: Employee codes of conduct aren’t just for individual collaborators, they can (and should) cover managers, too. Outline situations where a manager using their authority are acceptable and when they’re not. Or do you need them at their desk at 9am sharp?
Valuable Hybrid Work Advice from Tracy Layney, CHRO of Levis Strauss & Co.
15Five
AUGUST 31, 2021
who discusses their hybrid work strategy and why they implemented their “Manager Reset” program to lead with empathy. According to Tracy, it’s all about managers being in a personal relationship with every direct report to know what is happening for each person at any given time. powered by Sounder.
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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered
Business Management Daily
JUNE 20, 2022
Women with pregnancy-related conditions that make performing under existing circumstances difficult often find help by explaining their predicament to their manager or to human resources. Some women use accumulated PTO such as vacation time or sick leave in such instances. Accommodation as a first step.
Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know
Genesis HR Solutions
AUGUST 16, 2021
Employers with 10 or fewer employees will be required to allow their employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. If your company has a PTO policy instead of a separate sick leave policy, you can meet the requirements of the sick leave act by having a PTO policy that is more generous than the sick leave act.
Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know
Genesis HR Solutions
AUGUST 16, 2021
Employers with 10 or fewer employees will be required to allow their employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. If your company has a PTO policy instead of a separate sick leave policy, you can meet the requirements of the sick leave act by having a PTO policy that is more generous than the sick leave act.
Help your employees battle pandemic stress
Business Management Daily
AUGUST 26, 2020
Keep workloads and deadlines manageable, and give as early of a heads-up as possible when schedules or procedures change. Employees do not need the stress of feeling like their every move is being monitored or that management is trying to “catch” them away from their desk. If able, allow workers flexibility with their work hours.
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know
Insperity
APRIL 7, 2020
If you have fewer than 500 employees – and you have employees who find themselves in that situation who have been working at your company for at least 30 days, then you now must provide them with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid leave. Emergency paid sick leave can also be used during this time.
Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses
Insperity
MARCH 12, 2024
Employee leave Paid time off (PTO) is among the most popular and sought-after employee benefits, giving employees time to rest and recharge, attend to personal obligations, spend time with their families and take vacations. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.
Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights
Business Management Daily
JUNE 5, 2024
Instead, employees often have to take unpaid leave to care for their new child. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave. In addition, many civilian federal employees are eligible for paid federal leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.
Snow days and the FLSA
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 12, 2022
Nonexempts don’t need to be paid if they’re not working, including those who come in late or leave early. They can use accrued paid leave if they have any. PTO banks, however, change this landscape considerably. Leave the driving to the professionals. The key is not performing any work from home.
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IRS’ tips from the top at 2020 APA Virtual Congress
Business Management Daily
JUNE 22, 2020
Upshot: Even if you’re off the hook to provide paid leave under federal law, you may still be required to provide it under state law. He also noted Maine (beginning next January) and Nevada have paid sick leave laws that are the equivalent to PTO—employees don’t need much of a reason to call in sick.
How Top Employers Are Getting Creative with Voluntary Benefits
Winston Benefits
MAY 22, 2018
The Society for Human Resource Management says employees also want assistance with their financial well-being. The company does not have a formal PTO policy. Since most companies offer health care, some employees tend to see health insurance as a given instead of a perk. What Benefits Do Employees Want? What All Employers Should Do.
Regular rate calculation gets a makeover
Business Management Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Cash payments for unused paid leave, including paid sick leave. The regs retain the definition of a discretionary bonus—a bonus over which management retains control until quite close to the payout date—and reiterate that the label assigned to a bonus doesn’t determine whether it’s discretionary. spot bonuses).
Should You Offer Sabbatical Leaves?
Genesis HR Solutions
OCTOBER 18, 2023
I think offering sabbatical leave is an excellent idea for both employee and employer—and a benefit more employers should offer to employees who have earned it! What is a sabbatical leave? A sabbatical is paid leave that allows an employee the ability to take a designated period of leave for a specified number of years worked.
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Best Workplaces for Working Dads 2019
HR Digest
JANUARY 21, 2019
Other skill-set improvements include time management, influence delegation, and managing change. Teresa Hopke : The most obvious way that employers can help ease the financial cost of taking paternity leave is to expand their leave policies to include a longer period of paid leave for all caregivers.
PEO Benefits: 11 Things You’ll Get With A PEO You Might Not Get Otherwise
Genesis HR Solutions
JUNE 23, 2022
the associated rules and regulations can be overwhelming for a manager who’s not living in the day-to-day world of benefits administration. And this is by no means an exhaustive list—just ask our customers who previously had to manage HR on their own!). Employees benefit from a well-managed, compliant 401(k) retirement plan.
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52 12 Cool Benefits For Employees To Boost Engagement
Empuls
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Companies like Microsoft offer mental health days, counseling services, and stress management workshops, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being. Generous paid time off (PTO) Providing generous vacation policies is an attractive benefit for employees. Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and holidays.
Ask the Attorney: Shredding I-9s, employee leave pay and more
Business Management Daily
OCTOBER 22, 2019
One of our most trusted advisors on all things employment law, Nancy Delogu, answers readers questions about when (and if) it’s safe to shred I-9 forms, salaried versus hourly paid leave and discussing medial information of a non-employee. Must we keep physical I-9s even if they’re stored digitally? Is that legal?
Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Empuls
APRIL 22, 2024
They handle day-to-day operations, manage projects, and ensure your products and services are delivered efficiently. Why employee benefit matter According to a Society for Human Resource Management study, 60% of employees prioritize employee benefit when deciding to stay with their current employer.
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