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The Case for Embracing Digital Nomads 2560 1440 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

The Case for Embracing Digital Nomads

A digital nomad is someone who uses technology to work remotely while traveling or living in different locations, often without a fixed home base. In recent years, the workforce has experienced a significant and rapid shift towards remote work and digital nomadism, with this article estimating that digital nomads make up nearly 11% of the…

Landmark Decision: FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Overturned Nationwide 150 150 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Landmark Decision: FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Overturned Nationwide

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) sweeping ban on non-compete agreements has been struck down for all employers across the United States. The decision marks a pivotal moment in employment law, shaking up employees’ and employers’ rights and responsibilities nationwide. The FTC had proposed the ban on non-compete agreements to boost competition and worker mobility, arguing…

🍪 Cookies and Compliance: What You Need to Know 🍪 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

🍪 Cookies and Compliance: What You Need to Know 🍪

Let’s Start With a Quiz: What is a Cookie? A delicious cake-like ball of baked dough.  A marketing director’s dream.   A compliance liability.  All of the above.  It is indeed all of the above. From here on out though, we’re skipping the sweet treats and talking specifically about the small text files stored on a…

Key Strategies for Weathering Market Highs and Lows 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Key Strategies for Weathering Market Highs and Lows

Being nimble is a major strength in any economic conditions, and during market uncertainty, it is even more important for companies to adapt to changes easily. The financial markets are inherently subject to highs and lows, including the market shifts we’ve seen in the last week. These changes can test a business’s resilience. Still, certain…

Make Yourself Ultra-Hireable With These 6 Skills 150 150 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Make Yourself Ultra-Hireable With These 6 Skills

Even in a rapidly-changing world, some skills just take you places. You can learn all the latest digital tools and stay ahead of all the tech trends. Those skills are important and can play a big part in making you an attractive hire. Still, to be truly irreplaceable, you should consider improving the foundational skills…

An Ounce of Prevention AND a Pound of Cure: Lessons from CrowdStrike’s Epic Error 150 150 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

An Ounce of Prevention AND a Pound of Cure: Lessons from CrowdStrike’s Epic Error

Last Saturday, I had coffee with a friend who had certainly earned her morning pick-me-up. As one of the many thousands of travelers delayed by downed Microsoft machines the day before, she finally reached her destination a full 7 hours after expected. At 2 AM, the airport was still bustling and chaotic. It reminded her…

Audit-Proof Your Business: Essential Practices for Compliance 150 150 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Audit-Proof Your Business: Essential Practices for Compliance

Companies have a great responsibility. Not only do they need to manage growth and profitability, they have to do it all while also ensuring that day-to-day operations comply with various laws and regulations. Compliance topics encompass everything from onboarding to pay transparency as well as a handful of HR topics in between. Like a lot…

Understanding the 2024 Overtime Rule Changes Plus 6 Steps to Compliance 2560 1667 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Understanding the 2024 Overtime Rule Changes Plus 6 Steps to Compliance

The latest overtime rule, finalized by the Department of Labor (DOL) with one noteworthy exception introduces significant changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding overtime pay exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees.  Key Changes to Overtime Rules Salary Threshold Increase: As of last week (July 1st), the salary threshold for overtime exemption…

Who’s in the Hot Seat for Misclassification Now? Hint: It’s a Big One 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Who’s in the Hot Seat for Misclassification Now? Hint: It’s a Big One

There has been a reckoning in recent years around misclassification–especially with delivery drivers at many large companies. The latest to hit the headlines is Amazon—one of the world’s largest and most influential companies in the world. The mammoth is currently facing scrutiny over its worker classification procedures. The issue revolves around whether Amazon’s delivery drivers…

Contingent Workforce Management: Simple Steps to Ensure Compliance 150 150 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Contingent Workforce Management: Simple Steps to Ensure Compliance

In today’s economy, engaging a contingent workforce is a common practice for many businesses. However, the complexities of classification, documentation, and compliance can pose significant risks if details are not managed properly. For human resource (HR) departments, ensuring that workers are engaged legally is crucial to avoid hefty fines, legal disputes, and reputation damage.  8…

Ghostbusters: Preventing Payroll Fraud 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Ghostbusters: Preventing Payroll Fraud

Most big companies have multiple checks in place to prevent payroll fraud, but even the big dogs are not immune from nefarious practices seeking to compromise information or steal money. If you’d rather not have a jealous employee swindle your fruitcake factory or a payroll administrator use other people’s personally identifiable information for their own…

Nail Onboarding For Compliant Companies and Successful Workers 2560 1170 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Nail Onboarding For Compliant Companies and Successful Workers

It’s important to get onboarding right. Not only does it set the tone for a contract worker or new hire’s experience, but it also is an area of business ripe with opportunities for compliance missteps and related fines. A solid system for the onboarding process ensures that new hires can get to work (which is…

Combating Scammers and Cyber Criminals: Solutions to Help You Sleep Better 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Combating Scammers and Cyber Criminals: Solutions to Help You Sleep Better

If an individual’s personal information gets compromised, that individual suffers. When a company or organization’s data is compromised, on the other hand, the cascading repercussions can be catastrophic. The collateral damage extends to innocent customers, clients, and even patients–as is the case in breaches of healthcare systems. For that reason, such entities bear a much…

The Talent Crunch: 5 Strategies to Overcome a Shortage 2560 1709 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

The Talent Crunch: 5 Strategies to Overcome a Shortage

In today’s job market, many industries are experiencing acute shortages of qualified talent. Factors such as rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and changing workforce expectations are making it increasingly difficult for businesses to find and retain skilled talent. This talent shortage is particularly challenging for anyone who engages contract workers, such as human resource departments…

Are Your Contract Workers Getting Stolen? The Cardinal Rule For Retaining Talent 2560 1647 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Are Your Contract Workers Getting Stolen? The Cardinal Rule For Retaining Talent

The very best contract workers are in high demand and retaining top talent is a persistent challenge. High turnover rates not only inflate costs but can also undermine client/customer satisfaction. This issue often stems from factors such as job insecurity, limited career development opportunities, inadequate compensation, and poor communication. Any company that engages contract workers…

Workers Are Getting Paid to Relocate: The One Change You Can Make to Retain Your Best Talent 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Workers Are Getting Paid to Relocate: The One Change You Can Make to Retain Your Best Talent

Several cities in the United States–from Topeka to The Shoals, Alabama– are offering incentives to attract new residents–particularly those who can work remotely. These programs often have specific eligibility requirements, such as income thresholds and employment conditions. If your workers are eligible to work remotely, they may want to take advantage of these incentives. There…

Non-Competes Are Banned: What to do NOW to Protect Your Business 2560 1920 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Non-Competes Are Banned: What to do NOW to Protect Your Business

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned non-compete clauses for the vast majority of workers. Such employment contracts exist across various industries and the new rule will significantly alter the employment landscape in the United States. Non-compete agreements traditionally prevent employees from joining competing firms or starting similar businesses within a specified time after leaving…

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on HR (Plus Proactive Measures for Compliance) 2560 1630 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on HR (Plus Proactive Measures for Compliance)

In a pivotal legal update, the California Supreme Court has ruled that lawsuits filed under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cannot be dismissed on the basis of unmanageability. This judgment reaffirms California’s dedication to upholding labor laws through PAGA, enabling employees to sue employers for breaches of compliance. For HR professionals, it’s essential to…

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on Staffing Agencies and Proactive Measures for Compliance 2560 1630 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on Staffing Agencies and Proactive Measures for Compliance

In a significant legal development, the California Supreme Court has determined that Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases cannot be dismissed on the grounds of unmanageability. This decision underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing labor laws through PAGA, which allows employees to file lawsuits against their employers for compliance violations. Understanding this ruling’s implications is…

US Staffing Agencies: Have You Tapped Into This Potential Goldmine? 2560 1707 Alicia East
  • Alicia East

US Staffing Agencies: Have You Tapped Into This Potential Goldmine?

For US staffing agencies, the Canadian market represents a compelling expansion opportunity. For those looking to expand operations beyond the US, Canada is a natural next step because of the shared cultural norms, lower language barriers, and familiar industries. This post explores why US-based staffing agencies might want to consider venturing into the Canadian market…

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