It is summer in Wisconsin! Regardless of where you are located, Paid Time Off (PTO) is one of the most valued employee benefits. It is also the season of employees using the most paid time off and can be a catalyst for an Owner revisit their PTO policy. Two of the most common approaches are […]
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It’s summer here in Wisconsin. Long awaited summer plans are in motion. For employees, paid time off is one of the most visible and valued parts of an employee benefits program. For employers, one key design question is whether to offer a single paid time off policy (Paid Time Off) that combines vacation and sick […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept reserved for tech companies and innovation labs. It is already embedded in many workplaces through scheduling tools, meeting summaries, recruiting software, data analysis platforms, customer service systems, and content creation tools. While much of the public conversation focuses on efficiency and automation, the real opportunity for companies […]
By: Angie Addison, SHRM-CP, PHR Milestones HR, LLC | Owner & Founder www.milestoneshr.com As summer rolls in, the workplace naturally shifts—vacation calendars fill up, energy feels lighter, and routines become a bit more flexible. While this seasonal change can be refreshing, it also creates a real opportunity: strengthening connection across the organization at a time […]
Every company experiences natural ebbs and flows in their workload. For some, especially here in Wisconsin, they are seasonal. Whether driven by seasonality, project cycles, market conditions, or client demand, slower periods are inevitable. While some employers view these lulls as lost productivity, forward-thinking companies recognize them as valuable opportunities to strengthen operations, develop talent, […]
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If your inbox is like mine, there are plenty of emails advertising webinars and training to comply with the new policy changes under this Administration. That said, there have not been major structural changes to the Form I-9 itself directly enacted by the Trump administration, but there have been significant policy and enforcement changes affecting […]
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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 […]
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 […]