To all the frustrated HR and People Ops pros from across the land, welcome! If you’ve come to this article, there’s a good chance you might be experiencing one of (or all of) the following symptoms: Bloated budgets from ineffective legacy leave management systems Compliance cold sweats from inaccurate FMLA and leave tracking spreadsheets Eye-strain… Continue reading The Solution For Consistently Managing All Leave Types
Opening scene dream sequence: It’s a cool fall morning and you’re the head of a small (insert obligatory “yet mighty”) People Ops team, and on the floor of your high-rise corner office overlooking the ocean you’ve got a big, shiny treasure chest filled with every imaginable benefit you could possibly offer your employees. You pull… Continue reading 11 Benefits Your Organization Must Consider in 2024
It’s no secret that diversity and inclusivity are playing an ever-growing role in ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities and access to meaningful employment. At the heart of this mission is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which before getting into the nitty gritty, exists to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and… Continue reading ADA Accommodations: Employer Responsibilities and Requirements Explained
411 (n): The mystical number people used to dial when Google was just a twinkle in the internet’s eye. Today, it’s a relic of a bygone era, a symbol of a simpler time when the information superhighway was more like a gravel road with vagrants and potholes (the vagrants apparently never left). Another relic of… Continue reading The 411 on Handling an Employee’s Request for ADA Accommodations
As an HR and People Ops leader, you’re at the forefront of ensuring your organization fosters an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. As such, you’re required to wear many hats…like, enough hats that you’re considering asking for a hat closet stipend allocation in next year’s budget (and we hope you get… Continue reading How HR Leaders Can Ensure Their Leave Policies Are Administered in Accordance With the Law
The curtains are drawn, the lights are on, and now more than ever employee support and well-being have taken center stage. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing their employees with the necessary tools and resources to help them balance work and personal life, and the spotlight is emphatically shifting toward how HR and… Continue reading Elevating Employee Support: The Vital Role of Software in Leave of Absence Management
If we can agree that effective workforce management is a key driver of success for any organization, then the seven reasons below should underscore the importance of accurate leave management in being a catalyst for that driver. Historically, leave of absence management has often been thought of as a necessity in order to follow legal… Continue reading 7 Compelling Reasons Why Accurate Leave Management is Crucial for Organizations
While it’s advantageous to have an “all compliance considerations are critical ones” mindset, when it comes to evaluating your organization’s leave of absence policies and implementing them, there are a few atop the list that you should be paying extra special attention to. Making certain your policies adhere to various compliance regulations and standards will… Continue reading 7 Critical Compliance Considerations For Your Leave of Absence Policies
“People tell you ‘life is short!’ No, it’s not. Life is long, especially if you make the wrong decisions.” – Chris Rock. There’s no way of knowing for sure if Mr. Rock was talking about FMLA administration when he made this remark in 1996, but the fact his special was called, “Bring the Pain,” has… Continue reading Choosing the Right FMLA Administration Partner
Contrary to popular belief, FMLA doesn’t actually stand for “Frequently Managing Laborious Absences.” That said, HR and People Ops leaders know all too well how tedious it is to facilitate and track all the aspects of the Family and Medical Leave Act. With rules and regulations aplenty, FMLA management is a recurring part of the… Continue reading Why You Should Be Outsourcing FMLA Administration
