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COVID-19: Employer Considerations & Preparation

March 18, 2020/by Inspiring HR

As concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus in the US grow, INFINITI HR feels it is important to talk to your team about the importance of relying on trusted sources of information, like the CDC. One of the best things you can do to create a sense of safety early on is to make […]

Communication Skills for Leaders

March 5, 2020/by Inspiring HR

The scenario is familiar: a stellar performer is promoted into management… only to crash and burn. So, why does this happen again and again? And what can businesses do to prevent it? Recognizing the Value of Soft Skills It is true that not everyone is born with the exact set of skills to be a […]

How to Build Trust with Your Employees

February 28, 2020/by Inspiring HR

A 2017 national survey conducted by Ultimate Software and the Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK) showed that 93% of employees stated that trust in their direct boss is “essential to staying satisfied at work” and half of those employees relayed that without trust in their managers, they don’t put forth their best work. Gallup data […]

FLSA – What’s New and What’s Not?

February 24, 2020/by Inspiring HR

The Department of Labor has finally released its 2019 “Final Rule,” delimiting exemptions from the Overtime Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “Huh?” (scratches head)… Yes, that is a frequent response. Labor law has never been written to be easily understood. Don’t fret! We’ll try to make it simple for you. WHAT’S THE GIST? […]

Labor Law Updates for February 2020

February 8, 2020/by Sarah Frye

INFINITI HR and Inspiring HR are excited to introduce a new feature as a service to our subscribers: Monthly State Law Updates! These briefs provide a general description and are not meant to be all inclusive of compliance requirements. This list is not inclusive of all legislative changes for employers across the U.S. Changes may […]

Trends in Marijuana and Employment

January 25, 2020/by Lisa Porro

Employers, Take Note: More states have passed laws related to the purchase, possession, and use of marijuana and its impact on hiring and employment than not. Meaning most employers in the U.S. may have obligations for policies and practices that address this issue appropriately in their respective states. Legislative Highlights in 2019 Most recently, Nevada and New York […]

Top Five HR Trends to Expect in 2020

January 10, 2020/by Inspiring HR

As the workplace dynamics change, so does HR, and 2020 will be full of change that requires a paradigm shift in how we communicate and partner. Join us and Inspiring HR as we break down the changes we anticipate for small business and how business leaders can prepare for the new year: HR Outsourcing Takes […]

Another Update to the Definition of “Joint Employment”

December 18, 2019/by Lisa Porro

A food franchise’s employees are confused. While they understand their location has its own owners, they were interviewed at least once by the corporate office during the hiring process and the handbook they were given appears to be from corporate as well. While most of the content seems to apply, it also contains operational and […]

The Possibilities of Commission Pay

December 16, 2019/by Inspiring HR

Commission pay is synonymous with outside sales positions, but are there other possibilities of commission pay beyond reaching sales quotas? What is Commission Payments? The Definition Commission pay is any money paid to an employee for the sale of a product or a service on behalf of their employer. Commission payment can a set percentage […]

Why Small Businesses Need a Competency-Based Hiring Strategy

December 2, 2019/by Inspiring HR

Gather a group of small business owners in a room and you’ll hear this common complaint, “it’s hard to find good people.” This phrase breaks my heart because there are plenty of skilled people dying to find a job in a company like yours. However, many small businesses miss the mark when they fail to […]