In July 2017, USCIS released the newly revised I-9 form, used to verify employment. This form will be mandatory for all US employers starting September 18th, 2017. Employers must begin using the revised I-9 form by September 18th, 2017 in order to avoid fines and penalties. Although current storage and retention regulations remain the same, […]
On May 30, 2017, NYC enacted a law aimed at improving working conditions related to employee work schedules. The law will go into effect on November 26, 2017. Under the regulation, no later than the date a new fast food employee receives their first work schedule, the employer must provide them with a good faith […]
Poor communication or lack of communication can likely cause issues in the workplace. These miscommunications may occur between an employer and an employee, and between two employees. Both of these situations can lead to poor performance and less overall success due to the stress and conflict arising from these communications. Some major communication troubles can […]
One vital aspect of employee relations is obtaining employee feedback. Employee feedback is beneficial to the employer, the employees, and the company as a whole. It is important for employers to seek employee feedback because they can gain valuable information and get a better understanding of their employees and where their company is headed. Employers […]
In 2016, legislation was passed in NYS to enact an 8-week Paid Family Leave (PFL) program scheduled to go into effect in January of 2018. For these purposes, a family member is defined as a child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, spouse or domestic partner. The definition of a “serious health condition” is similar to the definition […]
Compel CEOs and Compass Workforce Solutions Present a Workshop on NY Paid Family Leave On Thursday, June 8th, Christine Ippolito, Principal of Compass Workforce Solutions, and Russ Von Frank, Chair of COMPEL CEOs & Folks Insurance, will be hosting a workshop from 8:00AM to 10:00AM at the Viana Hotel & Spa in Westbury, NY. Workshop […]
What is employee engagement? While employee engagement may be linked to employee happiness or employee satisfaction, employee engagement is not either of the two. Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to their organization and its goals. Having engaged employees leads to higher customer service, higher quality in work, and more production because […]
On May 5th 2017, New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio passed a bill prohibiting employers from inquiring about or relying on an applicant’s salary history. Under the local law, it is now considered illegal and discriminatory for an employer, employment agency, or employee to inquire about the salary history of a prospective employee and/or […]
The Accountants Resource Group (ARG) will be offering a free seminar on Data Protection and Security Best Practices for 3 free CPE credits. Compass Workforce Solutions founding Principal Christine Ippolito SPHR, SHRM-SCP, will be presenting joined by Risk Management Consultant Marc Schein CIC, CLICS from Marsh and McLennan Agency, and Fenella Kim, CPP, President and […]
Stress at work is nothing new. According to recent statistics, 47% of employees stress over job security, 65% stress over bills, and 69% stress over investments and retirement, in addition to other work and personal stressors. But whatever the reason, the presence of stress at work takes a heavy toll. Employee stress often leads to […]
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