Highlights Managing payroll can be a nightmare for in-house HR teams in the blue-collar industry. It’s about more than just calculating employee salaries and tax deductions; They must also track work hours and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations,...
Highlights In recent years, with the changes experienced in the business world, the role of Human Resources has evolved significantly, and so have HR best practices. HR leaders are now strategic partners driving organizational success, so to thrive in the...
Every industry has its own specific rules and regulations when it comes to standards and compliance. The two main governing agencies for agriculture are the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), each with its...
A new year brings new ideas, new technologies, and new trends. Agriculture will be shaped by many new consumer and business practices in the year ahead. Here are some top trends to watch for that will impact the agriculture industry...
The visa process can seem intimidating and even a little tedious. If you currently employ H-2A employees, or are thinking of doing so, there are some items employers should know before hiring. Employers do have some obligations on their end...
Working in agriculture has its fair share of risks and hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day an estimated 100 agricultural workers suffer an injury that results in lost work time.[1] It’s important to...
With many companies still operating remotely, performance reviews will most likely also need to be completed remotely. While the general goal of performance reviews is the same, having them remotely brings a few fundamental changes and challenges. Here are some...
It’s often impossible to be prepared for every little thing that could possibly happen. However, it’s better to be as prepared as possible rather than be caught off guard when disaster strikes. Businesses and their employees can face a variety...
There are many aspects relating to compliance. One major piece is making sure the appropriate labor posters and notices are posted in the workplace, and on certain job sites, for employees to see. These posters ensure employees know their rights,...
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased unemployment rates across the United States. At the start of 2021, 18.4 billion people were receiving some form of government unemployment benefit, and an additional 965,000 workers filed for unemployment during just the first...
Saving for the future is at the forefront of everyone’s mind after the financial burden of the past year. Employees are looking for ways to maximize their savings and prepare for their future and retirement. There are a lot of...
Understanding personal finances are very important for your financial health. A growing trend in the next year is how employers are taking more of an interest, and feel more responsibility, to support the financial wellness of their employees. In general,...
