On February 19, 2020, the Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzer, signed a bill that set the Illinois minimum wage on a path to reach $15 per hour by 2025. The year 2020 witnessed a $2 hike in the hourly […]
According to data shared by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, every month, approximately 3 million Americans quit their jobs, leaving many employers wondering why employees leave. When good employees leave, colleagues struggle, morale suffers, and productivity sinks. Not […]
If you are an HR manager or responsible for hiring in your organization, you should know what a salary history ban is and how it can impact your hiring process. Local and state governments are increasingly adopting laws that […]
Hiring military veterans and spouses can add considerable value to your business. They bring desirable skills, qualities, and values that can have a positive impact on the workforce. However, both military veterans and spouses are often overlooked when it […]
The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) is a significant development for both Illinois employers and employees. As an employer in Illinois, you must understand the nitty-gritty of the bill and assess how it can impact your business. Here’s what you […]
No matter what industry you’re in, having a flow of knowledgeable, well-trained employees is key. This has become a challenge across the board — and especially in companies that require industrial training — as the workforce has seen a […]
While we live in a time of increasing technology, businesses are still highly dependent on humans; in fact, people are central to the future of work. As such, keeping those humans happy is central to the success of every business. […]
While Generation X was the generation that rode the first wave of digital communication – emailing with America Online and chatting via Instant Messenger – the generations that came since have cemented digital communication as a necessity both at […]
It doesn’t matter whether you are a food manufacturer or a distributor of electronic equipment: you want your organization’s brand to be recognizable and well received in the marketplace. To help achieve this status, along with a solid marketing […]
Uber Freight and Amazon Logistics are trying to make transportation more efficient, but they are also affecting businesses already in the transportation industry. Amazon and Uber are working on changing the way freight is moved by eliminating the middlemen […]