The Human Resources Roundup
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Avoid employee lawsuits
As an employer, you want to run your business smoothly and efficiently, without having to worry about legal disputes with your employees. However, employee lawsuits are a common and costly risk that can damage your reputation, morale, and bottom line. According to a study by Hiscox, one in five small or medium-sized businesses will face employment claims with an average cost to defend of $125,000.
Summary of changes to the IRS W-4 for ‘23
The Form W-4 is an important document that employees fill out to let their employers know how much federal income tax they want withheld from their paychecks. The form has been updated for 2023 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reflect some changes in the tax law and withholding calculation. Here are some of the main changes to the Form W-4 for 2023 that you should know:
Preventing intermittent FMLA leave abuse
Intermittent FMLA leave is a type of leave that allows employees to take time off work for certain medical or family reasons on an as-needed basis. While this can be a valuable benefit for employees who need flexibility and support, it can also pose challenges for employers who have to manage staffing, productivity, and compliance issues.
How costly is employee turnover?
Employee turnover can be a costly issue for companies, both in terms of direct expenses and the impact on productivity and morale. To better understand the financial impact of turnover, companies can use the following steps to calculate the cost of employee turnover:
Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and every aspect of our lives. It is creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses and workers alike. How can you prepare yourself for the future of work in the age of AI? How can you leverage your human skills and talents to stand out in a competitive market? Here are three tips to help you future-proof your career in the age of AI.
How to check your I-9 forms
We often advise employers on how to comply with the federal law that requires them to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. This law is known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), and it mandates that employers complete and retain a Form I-9 for each employee they hire.
The problem with non-compete agreements
Non-compete agreements have become increasingly common in many industries as a way to protect companies from competition. Employers often use them as a retention strategy to ensure that their employees do not leave to work for a competitor or start their own competing business. However, the enforceability of these agreements varies widely, and they can often do more harm than good.
How’s Florida’s job market?
The super low unemployment figure of 2.2% for South Florida is a sign of a strong and resilient regional economy that has recovered from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ian. However, it poses some very real challenges for employers looking for talent, as they face a tight labor market with fewer available workers and higher wage expectations.
One way to identify high potential employees
As a manager, identifying high potential employees within your organization can be a daunting task. However, with the help of personality profiling assessments, you can gain valuable insights into your employees' strengths, weaknesses, and potential.
4 HR Tips For Hospitality Businesses Post-Covid-19
The hospitality industry, which includes restaurants, bars, and hotels, has always faced challenges attracting and retaining talent. Low wages, high physical demands, schedule inflexibility, and difficult customers are some of the factors that contribute to high employee turnover rates in this sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hospitality industry had a 78.9% turnover rate in 2019, well above the average of 44.3% for all industries.
In light of President Trump's 2025 Executive Orders—specifically EO 14151 and EO 14173—organizations must reassess their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to ensure compliance with the new federal mandates. These orders have significantly altered the landscape for DEI initiatives, particularly for entities engaged in federal contracts or receiving federal funding.