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Whether a manager is congratulating an employee on a job well-done or coaching them to improve their behavior or performance, proper documentation helps both parties.

The median age is rising across the United States, a trend that is expected to continue.

In the workplace, age isn’t just a number. Embracing generational diversity can improve knowledge, performance and culture. But too often, age-related stereotypes lead to conflict, disengagement and legal claims.

Approximately 44% of adults ages 19 to 30 and 28% of adults ages 35 to 50 reported using marijuana in any form.

Noncompete clauses are a common fixture of employer-employee agreements. They’re most often found in offer letters or other similar documents. If you’ve been using a template agreement with your workers, you may have noncompete clauses that you’re unaware of.

According to the DOL, the July 1 increase updates the present annual salary threshold of $684/week ($35,568 annually) based on the methodology used by the prior administration in the 2019 overtime rule update. On Jan. 1, 2025, the rule’s new methodology takes effect, resulting in the additional increase. 

As companies are trimming staff or leaving positions open, fewer employees are searching for new jobs. While workers still expect significant increases in compensation, the marketplace may no longer demand big bumps to retain workers.

Employee engagement has been dropping for the past few years. The management consulting firm Gallup reports engagement is at its lowest level in a decade.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a way for you to create social responsiveness through internal policies and community programs. It relies on values and principles to dictate how your company relates to the community at large. 

Does your company have independent contractors? If so, pay attention. On Jan. 10, 2024, the U.S.Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new independent contractor rule (2024 IC Rule).