In a time where the workforce includes the four largest generations, business leaders are faced with an opportunity like none other. Even though a multigenerational workforce presents its own unique challenges, it allows employers to leverage the experiences of people…
With so many companies now hiring, it can be a race to get a competitive, first offer out to candidates. These days, if companies don’t make an offer within two weeks of the first interview, the prospective employee is very…
It’s no secret that hiring is currently one of the biggest challenges facing businesses currently. More than four million people in our industry of hospitality lost their jobs through the pandemic and the estimates show that a quarter of those…
Temporary telecommuting arrangements are now permanent for many businesses, creating happy employees and new questions. One unrecognized challenge is how to keep employees safe and healthy in their home offices. You look after your workers’ safety at the office or…
When it comes to offering health benefits to employees, every employer has two primary goals: improve coverage and lower costs. Achieving those goals may help encourage a healthier workforce, while reducing absenteeism and presenteeism, both of which can sap productivity…
When the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became law in 1993, it introduced new requirements for employers. The Department of Labor oversees many workplaces to ensure that the worker rights created by FMLA are upheld. At its core, FMLA…
Finding talent and filling job positions is extremely challenging in today’s work environment. Roles that used to bring in hundreds of qualified applicants, are now barely getting attention from candidates. Because of this, many of us in human resource roles…
Keeping workers safe in any industry is a challenge. But doing it in a city government with diverse jobs — and hazards — is beyond complex. From law enforcement and landscaping to road maintenance and recreation, Commerce City sees it…
In addition to the many benefits of volunteering for the nonprofit sector, there are many benefits to individuals who volunteer, including boosting your health and well-being. With April approaching in National Volunteer Month, it’s a great time to start. Volunteerism…
We’ve just wrapped Black History Month 2022, but it shouldn’t stop there for you or your business. Black history is more than a month. Here are some ways to keep the momentum going through your business in the coming months,…
Pandemic recovery and The Great Resignation are continuing to cause challenges and uncertainty for business leaders at every level. In 2022, an increasing concern is: how to recruit and retain talent. You know you need to compete for high quality…
With the COVID-19 pandemic underscoring the importance of providing people with access to health care benefits, information and services, employers are in a unique position to help simplify the health care experience for employees, support their well-being and potentially curb costs. As millions of Americans make health care benefit decisions during the fall’s open enrollment, here are five technology-related tips Colorado employers should consider now and in the future.
The benefits of having a diverse workplace are undeniable. Unsure of how to update your hiring processes to be more inclusive and diverse? Here’s how:
While employees are now using their 2021 benefits, employers in Colorado are making health benefit decisions for 2022. Here are three strategies to consider to help meet the health care needs of employees amid COVID-19 and moving forward.
Are you sure your company’s benefits are valued by your employees and by prospective candidates who you want to join your organization? As a business owner offering a retirement plan to employees, you are a fiduciary and that brings a responsibility to offer the best retirement savings vehicle for plan participants.
Implementing more equitable hiring practices can also increase productivity and lead to higher employee retention rates. All companies stand to find value in providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
When your process is respectful and personal, and communication frequent and thoughtful, candidates become excited about working for you over a competitor who hasn’t made a similar investment in recruiting hourly workers.
Many companies across the world today are facing a skilled labor shortage. More than 80% of the companies are struggling to find the right employees with the right skills. Here are some ways to address skill shortages in your niche.
Did you know that more sexual harassment claims are filed in the restaurant industry than in any other industry? Now is the time to develop new restaurant and bar policies and take a harder look at existing ones.
The “Californication” of small business regulation—that is, the passing of an increasing number of state employment laws and regulations, many which put even more burden on employers—is picking up steam. In Colorado, there are at least eight new state employment-related laws, regulations, and rules that go into effect in 2021. Here's how Colorado employers can take the right steps now to protect their employees and the business.
Many employees don’t know how to use health savings accounts (HSAs) in unison with their high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and aren’t taking advantage of several tax saving strategies as a result. Here are five tips to help communicate HSA benefits to employees in our current environment.
On November 3, 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, the culmination of a long-running effort to mandate paid family and medical leave for all Colorado employees.
The state of Colorado has a set of requirements, collectively known as the Cost Containment Certification (CCC) program, that outlines the elements of a basic workplace safety program and provides a 5 percent premium discount for putting one in place.
COVID-19 has forced businesses to embrace technology and get creative. Open enrollment for employee benefits will be no different. COVID-19 has impacted benefit plan design, healthcare costs and may have financial impacts on employees. A recent BenefitsPro survey found that there were dramatic changes in employees’ prioritization of their financial goal’s since COVID-19. Here are some ways that employers can better prepare and plan for a beneficial and virtual open enrollment session this year.
