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Looking at 2024, the labor market is expected to ease somewhat, although employers will likely still struggle to hire and retain talented employees. Skills gaps and high inflation remain challenging, but the influx of Generation Z (Gen Z) workers into the workplace is expected to help shift market conditions in employers’ favor. Organizations that focusContinueContinue reading “5 Trends to Help You Hire and Retain Employees in 2024”

On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the agency’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule rescinds the current independent contractor rule that was published on Jan. 7,ContinueContinue reading “What the New Independent Contractor Rule Could Mean for Your Business”

Businesses are increasingly turning to technology to give them an edge over their competitors. They are using it to work more effectively and to improve their turnover. Below, is an overview of the key tech the retail and hospitality sectors are either currently using extensively or are planning to use to sell more. Digital signageContinueContinue reading “How Modern Retailers And Hospitality Businesses Are Using Technology To Sell More”

Attracting and retaining employees has challenged employers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the labor market is expected to cool slightly; however, competition for talent will remain. As such, employers must remain agile and adapt to developing labor and market trends that will shape the market in 2024. In particular, current laborContinueContinue reading “7 Key Employee Benefits Trends in 2024”