ADP The Act includes many forms of stimulus and support, such as extensions and changes to earlier COVID-related legislation and other measures of interest to employers. On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (The Act) was signed into law in order to provide further stimulus and support to organizations and individuals affected by the… read more

By Doug Bonderud – ADP As organizations adapt to new workplace realities, there’s an uptick in “people analytics” to improve performance and boost employee engagement. But what does this look like in practice? Here’s a look at six HR-driven data trends for 2021. The world of work has changed. Due to COVID-19, data trends and… read more

By Michael Cohn – Accounting Today The U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule for defining an employee vs. an independent contractor is likely to be challenged in the incoming Biden administration as well as the court, but it does provide some helpful guidance for companies struggling with how to adapt to the new gig economy…. read more

By Liz Alton – ADP Disruption in HR is today’s reality. The HR office isn’t a spaceship demanding teamwork for survival, but the popular video game Among Us offers collaboration tips that can help HR teams thrive during times of disruption. If you have school-aged kids, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, chances are they’re playing Among… read more

By David Hassell – Human Resources Today Employee feedback is an incredibly powerful tool. If offered properly, it has the ability to grow and develop the people of your organization, improve the levels of trust and communication, and strengthen bonds between employees and managers. But unfortunately, feedback is often ignored or omitted entirely in an… read more

By Todd McKinnon – Fast Company At least 90% of my evaluation of any leader is the quality of people they get to work for them, and teamwork and judgment comprise the other 10%. I recently tweeted about this calculation and followed up by sharing how I assess newly hired leaders on the caliber of people who… read more

By Tiffany Pham – Entrepreneur Executive leaders have always had their share of challenges. From developing strategic opportunities to empowering their workforce, the pillars of leadership haven’t changed. And the best leaders are always those who can adapt quickly. But a lot has changed, and our current world brings us unique challenges. As we turn the calendar to the new year, the… read more

By Iris Cao – EnvZone Low-cost carriers have become such a common means for people to travel around. Thus, hundreds of them have been created and slowly went bankrupt later. By far, one of the most successful low-cost carriers in the US is Southwest Airlines. This airline founded in 1967 has had 46 consecutive years… read more