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How to Create a PTO Program

Insperity

These days, many employers are giving a lump sum of paid-time-off (PTO) days per year to cover any type of absence. Unlimited PTO. Made popular by Virgin founder, Richard Branson , unlimited PTO lets people take off as many days as they want – no questions asked. Everyone else is on a traditional PTO program.

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

if automation technology or artificial intelligence is replacing a staffed position), this may be called a reduction in force (RIF) but is simply a layoff using a different term. To maintain compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , exempt workers must be paid their full salary for any week in which they perform work.

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What Hourly Workers Really Want (It Might Surprise You)

Achievers

They often take fewer vacations, have worse benefits, and are passed over for promotions compared to their salaried counterparts. However, many hourly employers don’t offer much PTO if they offer it at all. If an employee integrates particularly well, it may be a good idea to keep them on a salaried basis. This isn’t surprising.

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IT Manager Job Description and Duties (JD) Template

HR Digest

An IT manager is a manager that oversees the entire job of the information and technology department. This manager is responsible for everything technology in an organization. They work through technology tools and gadgets to ensure that they are used by employees to the maximum. Salary: $80,000 annually. Job Overview.

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HR technology trends for 2017: Curing government compliance concerns

Insperity

The new overtime regulation would have changed overtime eligibility for white collar, salaried workers earning less than $913 a week ($47,476 a year). It’s too complicated to “wing it” as you keep track of exempt and non-exempt, salaried and hourly employees , and who is eligible for overtime pay and various levels of benefits.

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5 Ways To Create the Perfect Compensation System

Hppy

When will salary changes and review processes be implemented? Today, benefits and perquisites account for a decreasing and decreasing fraction of total salary for CEOs. According to recent surveys, most executives would rather have more time and flexibility than a larger salary. Unlimited PTO. Fully covered healthcare.

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

Empuls

While salary and wages are important, they are only one part of the equation when it comes to attracting and retaining talented employees. Employee benefits are non-wage compensation provided by employers to their employees in addition to their regular salary or wages. What are employee benefits?