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Federal court struck down overtime threshold increase

November 22, 2024

The Department of Labor recently passed a new regulation that raises the salary threshold requirement for employees to be classified as “exempt” from overtime protections. However, the Eastern District Court of Texas ruled against the increase on Friday, November 15, 2024. Find out what this nationwide ruling means for you and your employees.

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Top talent concerns in life sciences

November 14, 2024

Explore different challenges and possible solutions currently affecting HR departments inside the life sciences industry, an industry that is close to unparalleled when it comes to how much its impact has shaped the past 100 years.

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6 rules for an empathetic reduction in force

November 13, 2024

Even if half your work is done by robots, your people matter. How you treat them will become part of your brand. If sheer appreciation for your workers’ humanity isn’t enough to get you to help them land on their feet, consider the value of your brand and the enormous cost of rebuilding it after a badly managed crisis.

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A guide to different types of leave policies

November 01, 2024

Competitive businesses offer nine main types of leave policies to support their employees. Dive in and learn more about each of these offerings and how they can help build a competitive total rewards package for new and existing employees.

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2025 is going to be the year of HR empowering managers

October 30, 2024

Dive into four practical tips that empower your managers to have open communication and transparency with employees. By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a supportive environment where managers feel equipped to address pay-related concerns and deliver career growth information effectively.

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Are your hourly workers financially strained?

October 29, 2024

Insights and strategies that you can implement to help your hourly employees ensure they have a solid foundation for both short-term stability and long-term financial success.

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Approaching hot jobs differently

October 04, 2024

Everyone has jobs that are tough to fill right now. Take a look at the jobs and skills in highest demand and 5 creative ways to approach finding the talent you need.

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The unique work schedule needs of hourly employees

September 26, 2024

Work/life balance is one of the top concerns for the hourly workforce. Like many organizations, you might be finding it challenging to find ways to offer flexibility for your hourly population. The experts at Mercer can help.

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