Human Resources

April 14 Webinar Will Address Workplace Burnout

On April 14, OMA Connections Partner Paycor will host a no-cost virtual event titled, “From Burnout to Brilliance: Why Culture Matters.” The webinar will focus on helping HR leaders think differently in response to data about burnout, while offering new ideas to re-engage employees. 3/14/2022

Ohio’s Employment-to-Population Ratio Lagged In 2021

Currently, Ohio’s labor force participation only slightly trails the U.S. average. But the Buckeye State lagged most other Midwestern states in the employment-to-population ratio last year, according to new federal data.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics reports that 58.4% of Ohio’s population was employed in 2021. Nebraska had the highest employment-to-population ratio (67.7%); West Virginia had the lowest (51.9%). 3/10/2022

10 Qualities of a Good Mentor in a Workplace

Employees who are mentored well don’t just improve performance, they are also more loyal to their employer. This is why more than 70% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs. OMA Connections Partner Paycor has compiled these 10 essential qualities and characteristics of mentors who make a difference. 3/10/2022

Experts: Stay Interviews Should Be More Than a Last Resort

To boost employee retention, “stay interviews” are getting a closer look, HR Dive reports. The practice involves a member of the HR team asking employees what they value about the company and their roles — and what might be pushing them toward the door. Stay interviews should be a permanent part of employers’ toolboxes, according to some HR experts. 3/9/2022

EEO-1 Data Collection Set to Begin

The deadline for employers to submit and certify 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data is quickly approaching. Data collection is tentatively set to open April 12, while the tentative deadline to file is May 17. OMA Connections Partner Paycor is offering a no-cost webinar set for March 22 to help your business prepare for this year’s filing. 3/7/2022

Resources to Help With Employee Retention

To help employers retain talent, OMA Connections Partner Clark Schaefer Hackett has published these 10 questions to ask employees to boost workplace engagement.

Meanwhile, OMA Connections Partner One Source Advisors says that offering more affordable health plan options, retirement benefits, flexible working conditions, and personalized well-being resources should be considered as retention strategies. 3/1/2022

Top 10 Wage and Hour Trends

OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has published this top 10 list of wage-and-hour trends. It includes guidance on how employers should prepare now for increased federal regulatory activity, complications caused by increased use of hiring and retention bonuses, litigation involving overtime pay, and more. 2/21/2022

Guidance for Using Comp Time Benefits

As more employers search for ways to recruit and reward employees without breaking the bank, OMA Connections Partner Paycor has published this guidance for businesses offering compensatory time off, additional time off, or flexible schedules. The firm says that changes to scheduling, compensation plans, or benefits must follow applicable laws to ensure employees are treated fairly. 2/22/2022

DOL Plans ‘Vigorous’ Enforcement of Wage and Hour Protections

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a new initiative to “vigorously” enforce the wage and hour protections of warehouse and logistics workers.

According to HR Dive, the initiative will focus on ensuring employees “are paid their legally owed minimum and overtime wages, are safe from harassment and retaliation, and are provided proper time off as enshrined in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It also will target misclassification of employees as independent contractors.” 2/16/2022

Congress Ends Mandatory Arbitration for Workplace Harassment, Assault Disputes

Earlier this month, Congress approved a measure that allows new claims of sexual harassment and assault be filed in court, rather than be subject to pre-dispute mandatory arbitration clauses. In this summary, OMA Connections Partner Dinsmore says employers that use arbitration agreements — or are considering doing so — need to understand the legal changes brought by this legislation.

The OMA’s general counsel, Bricker & Eckler, has also published insight into this federal policy change. 2/17/2022