Jim Cichanski, Founder & CHRO of Flex HR, shares his extensive HR background, delving into remote work and “The Great Resignation,” along with the implications the pandemic had on the workforce in the latest Aepiphanni pod cast.
In this episode, Jim details out his extensive background in Human Resources and shares his experience in owning his own HR consulting firm.
We asked those at Flex HR which top HR trends they think we’ll see in 2023, and they had a lot to share about the ever-shifting workplace landscape. Take a look at the top 10 trends below.
One main trend that is on the rise is for businesses to outsource HR. There are many reasons for this, including that it saves a company valuable time, resources, and money, and can ensure the company is in compliance with laws and regulations.
It can be helpful to have a fresh, outside perspective, especially from a company that focuses on excelling in human resources.
Human Resources placement is the true backbone to any business. The HR person, or department, has the vital role of generating organizational structure to meet business needs by effectively managing the employee lifecycle. This is anything and everything from, onboarding, payroll, terminations, HRIS systems set-up and management, training, compensation, workplace safety, compliance benefits management, and recruiting.
Flex HR is honored to sponsor the Community Banker’s Association of Georgia (CBA) for their Human Resources and talent development RAP session. We are actively involved in CBA events over the past year and attended their HR conference back in May. For this session in October Flex HR joined in virtually.
If you’ve been following the news lately, you likely heard about the promise of $10,000 to $20,000 of your employees’ student debt being forgiven.
Yet, many are unaware that though the student loan forgiveness won’t be taxed as income on the federal level, it may be taxed at the state level in certain states.
To date, Indiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina have all announced they will tax the loan forgiveness. Other states that may follow suit include Arkansas, California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. As many as 13 states may tax student loan forgiveness.
Employers cringe this time of year because it can be confusing comprehending the unfamiliar concepts of benefit offerings and then identifying which benefits are a right match for their employees.
Open enrollment is an opportunity for employers to adjust the benefit options they previously offered their employees or elect new plans. This period of time for most companies falls in November, to which all forms must be returned and processed in order for the new benefit plans to take over on January 1 of the new year.
The company culture at Flex HR is everything to us. We strive to come together for major team meetings each month, each quarter, and then once or twice a year we have a company-wide gathering. This September Flex HR was lucky to have our affiliate partners at Ameritas, Stadion, and Netchex sponsor this fun event. Flex HR employees got to bring their whole family and enjoy the afternoon at Top Golf.
During the Pandemic, everyone suffered financial losses. As a business owner, you probably worried if you could stay afloat and continue paying your employees. You no doubt had to make cuts and sacrifices and we’re probably happy to make it to the other side.
The U.S. celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) throughout the month of October each year. The theme is selected by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This year, the NDEAM theme is Disability: Part of the Equity Equation, which recognizes the vital role persons with disabilities bring to workforce diversity and inclusion, both in the public and private sector.”
There is so much buzz about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, but what about disabled persons and their accessibility (or DEIA)? The goal of putting DEIA initiatives into place is to value all individuals in a company, giving them the opportunity to show their strengths, but also ensuring they are given the tools they need to succeed.
Human Resource experts know all too well that few organizations put in the proper plan of action for hiring people with disabilities. Employers should verify their company handbook is updated to include policies and best practices for employees with disabilities to be given the capabilities needed to fully participate at work. And with the increase of employees working remotely, companies should focus on disability inclusivity to drive motivation and retention.
