Workplace

    Five Ways to Make Retirement Plans More Equitable
    NFP
    In the current high-stress economy, American workers are growing more and more concerned with their retirement. According to a new Pew Research study, without changes, the retirement-savings gap, or the difference between the amount of money needed for a comfortable retirement and individuals’ actual savings, could create a $1.3 trillion dollar economic burden through 2040. Many Americans simply aren’t able to save enough for retirement — 61% of elderly households...
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    A Deep Dive Into the EEOC’s Proposed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations
    Katharine C. Weber, Joseph J. Lynett, Jenifer M. Bologna, Catherine A. Cano & Tara K. Burke
    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) formally published its proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in the Federal Register on Aug. 11, 2023. Although the PWFA borrows from existing laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
    Optimizing the Employee Experience for Today’s Complex Workforce
    NFP
    An organization’s people are the most critical factor in driving success. That’s why the solutions you choose to deploy to support your employees are among the most important decisions an organization makes. And let’s face it – these decisions aren’t getting any easier. The diverse needs of a multigenerational workforce....
    Care Continuum
    Mount Sinai Solutions
    Employee Health Care: Taking a Continuum of Care Approach Top-tier health care is one of the best ways to attract and keep talented employees,but as the health care system grows more complex, it can be harder than ever toprovide a unified and seamless care experience. In fact, McKinsey recently reportedthat...
    Addressing the New Normal of Talent ShortagesAddressing the New Normal of Talent Shortages
    Fallon Carpenter
    As talent shortages persist across industries, an increasing number of employers are grappling with the need to adapt to the “new normal” to address this challenge effectively. HR departments are encountering a significant shift in which they find themselves dealing with an inadequate number of candidates or insufficient resources (e.g.,...
    HR Compliance Updates
    Fallon Carpenter and Ryan Ransford
    We’re two months into 2023, and there’s already an abundance of new rules and regulations for employers to keep track of. In Sentinel’s latest webinar, we had panelists discuss these key legislative updates that will shape HR compliance and benefits offerings in the coming year. Greg Puig led Ryan Ransford, Fallon Carpenter and guest...
    The Future of the Workplace
    Sam Mitchell
    What we knew — or thought we knew — about the American workplace has shifted. We are not putting the toothpaste back in the tube: The workplace has changed from what it was, and there are clear benefits to a “work anywhere” strategy. It creates more inclusivity and diversity, while...
    No More COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for New York City’s Private Sector
    Richard I. Greenberg, Jenifer M. Bologna and Henry S. Shapiro
    Beginning November 1, 2022, New York City private sector employees will no longer be subject to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Mayor Eric Adams announced on September 20, 2022, that private employers in New York City will be able to make their own decisions on whether to require their employees to...
    The Directors’ Forum Invites New Member Applications
    Andrea L. Goldman, Esq.
    Are you a NYC SHRM member who is the most senior Human Resource professional at yourorganization or in your division? Are you looking for a Special Interest Group to share ideas and bestpractices with? Then the NYC SHRM Directors’ Forum is the Special Interest Group for you! We are anintimate...
    How to Get Buy-in for HR Automation, from the C-Suite to Your Employees
    Steve Wilson
    One of the interesting things about being a product manager for OnTask is hearing the reasons why potential customers are hesitant to implement an automation solution for their business. There’s all the usual pain points you might expect, like cost concerns and implementation obstacles. But one of the most frequent...
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