Promoting an internal employee is one of the most powerful ways to retain talent and strengthen culture. That said it requires thoughtful planning to ensure credibility, continuity, and team stability. Here are best practices specifically for promoting an internal employee and managing that transition well: Before the Promotion 1) Ensure the Promotion Is Clearly Justified […]
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Many employers are caught unaware that they are required to comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) if they have more than 15+ employees. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fairl Employment Law covers ALL employers (no employee size limits) unless the accommodations create an undue hardship. Once an employer is aware of this requirement, they often ask […]
It is the season; company holiday parties are in full swing. While the season is joyous, it can also be a time of letting your guard down. To avoid tears in your beer, here are a few best practices: Be Inclusive in Planning Avoid religious assumptions: Use “holiday party” or “year-end celebration” rather than naming […]
We receive a fair number of inquiries in the 3rd & 4th quarter of the year from prospective clients looking to move away from their current PEO. The timing is normally prompted by benefit renewals. For those readers who aren’t familiar with the term PEO, it is a third-party company which partners with businesses to […]
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With the government shutdown those employers who use the e-verify system may be wondering what to do with I-9s. The e-verify system is currently unavailable, as it is a government-run program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If you’re an employer here’s what you should do: ✅ 1. Continue to Complete Form I-9s as […]
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As the crisp Autumn air announces itself, leaves take on new hues, and our daylight shortens; some employers start to think about the next calendar year. Within that planning, budgeting ensues. Many of our clients have January benefit renewals. We often start partnering with the client, their benefit broker, and their employees to think about […]
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What is Psychological Safety? Psychological safety refers to a culture in which individuals feel safe to take interpersonal risks like asking questions, admitting mistakes, or offering new ideas without fear of embarrassment, punishment, or rejection. Employees can’t always name it with the exact term of “psychological safety”, but they do know it when they experience […]
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Summer in the Midwest is a wonderful season. People move towards planning vacations, long, leisurely days in the sun, and/or maximizing their time outdoors. The shift towards enjoying the season can add to putting off those tasks and decisions which are uncomfortable, complex, or lack immediate urgency. It beckons me back to college where my […]
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Most employers make time to provide employees with feedback about their skills, work results, and foster their career growth. How often are we doing the same for our Supervisors? Asking employees to share their insights about the Supervisor can benefit that Leader and business for several reasons including: Promotes Accountability: It ensures supervisors are held […]
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With the recent executive orders, private employers may be wondering what, if anything, to do with their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Our advice is to continue to create inclusive places to work. We feel that emphasizing equal employment opportunities and making merit-based decisions will help companies foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace environment. […]