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Redesigning Compensation Strategy
We are rethinking our compensation strategy and calling it "Pay for Performance". We want to purchase salary surveys, price our jobs to the market (I know that's a moving target),…
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Employee Benefits Survey
I would like to do a reasonable employee benefits survey and would love any question samples you could share with me so I don't have to start from scratch and reinvent a wheel that has been created…
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Exempt Employee working PT in an Hourly Position
Hello, My organization currently does not allow an FT-exempt employee to work an hourly position. However, I know it can be done and am wondering if any of you are willing to share the process your…
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Paying Current vs. Arrears
Does anyone have experience transitioning from paying employees current to arrears? For both exempt and non-exempt. We are trying to anticipate how to make the switch effective and painless for the…
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Changing pay scale methods
Currently, our company utilizes an "ad-hoc" method of determining salaries. Basically, a number within a range gets tossed to a candidate. If the Candidate accepts? Great! If not,…
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Inflation Strategy Ideas
Hi! I'm curious if anyone can share what inflation strategies you are using or considering beyond money. Are there any smaller businesses out there that are looking at other options?…
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Merit Increases in Current Economic Climate
I'm just curious how others are handling merit increases, or any pay raise situation, with the current economic climate. We want to take care of our employees,…
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Tracking Exempt Employees Time Off
In your company, are salaried workers made to clock in and out? If not, how is there time being tracked? I am struggling to write a PTO policy. Some of our exempt employees have the ability to work…
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Taxing Sales Incentive Trips
Hi! Does anyone have any experience taxing sales reps on incentive trips? This is something new we started a couple of years ago. Do you tax the overall value or the trip?…
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2022 Benefits Benchmark Seminar - 6/16/22
This year's Benefits Benchmark Study had over 8,000 employers participating. It is a good source for competitive data on benefit plan design, features, and cost.…
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Part-time employer contribution cost
Hello! I am doing some benchmarking on employee contribution costs for health insurance for part-time employees. If you offer any benefits to staff that work over 20 hours/week or have any research…
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Bswift's "Ask Emma"
Does anyone use the Ask Emma feature through Paycor/Bswift for benefit elections? If you use this, do you think it adds value? Any feedback is welcome! Thank you!
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Fiduciary 101: Duty of Prudence & Evidence of Training - 4/12/22
The Department of Labor views fiduciary training as a critical element of prudent oversight and is increasingly looking for evidence that fiduciary training has been provided during plan audits.…
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Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity
Our current policy for our work week declaration states: "Each employee shall be expected to work a 40-hour workweek. Approved paid leave shall be considered time worked.…
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Benefit Elections Prior to an Employee's First Day
I'm interested to see if companies offer new hire benefit elections to be done before the employee actually has their first day. For example, the employee is offered and accepts a position with your…
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Compensation Consultant Recommendations
Any recommendations for a compensation consulting firm? We are looking to update our commission plans for sales, account management, and business development positions. Thanks! - Sara
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Ohio local taxes
With the 12/31/21 end date for grandfathering Ohio local taxes to the 'home office', we will be adding 70 'locations' to our HR system for everyone's home address since we're still remote from the…
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PTO Policy Samples
In an attempt to attract and retain great employees, we are reviewing our PTO/Vacation policies for both part-time and full-time employees. We are especially focused on our PT employees because as…
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Benefits Broker for Small Non-Profit
I sit on the board for a local non-profit in Butler County, Ohio and as an employer, we do not offer benefits (nor have we ever). It's becoming increasingly challenging for us to hire and retain…
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Paying out PTO upon resignation
Hi, for those that do not have unlimited time off policies but still accrue paid leave (PTO, vacation, etc), what are the current payout trends? We pay out a set # of hours but not the whole balance.…
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Incentives for Meeting DEIB Goals?
Hi everyone, Has anyone used incentives (e.g. gift cards, recognition) to help people meet goals related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), such as taking training classes?…
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Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program! Looking for Experience, Strength and Knowledge setting up an Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program. Do any of you have a policy you can share with me?…
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PTO accrual policy
Our company switched from an anniversary Vacation policy to a PTO accrual policy last March (prior to my employment here). There is no wording in the policy to provide a cap or "life" for the PTO…
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On-call Pay Program Examples
Hi there! I'm exploring on-call pay for our Maintenance employees in Manufacturing. I'm curious to know what the trend is or best practice for paying when they are on call.…
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Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA
Looking to get an idea that shows how many employers allow employees to NOT have to use PTO during FMLA leave, versus though REQUIRED to take PTO while on FMLA.…
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