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Unpacking the Buzzword You’ve likely heard the term “quiet quitting,” conjuring images of disengaged workers coasting through their jobs. But before we jump on the bandwagon of criticism, let’s take a closer look at what this phenomenon actually means. At its core, quiet quitting describes employees fulfilling their job requirements without going the extra mile. […]

A No-Nonsense Guide for Business Leaders The work landscape is shifting, and your business might be left behind if you’re still operating with a traditional mindset. Deloitte’s 2023 Global Human Capital Trends report offers valuable insights for navigating this changing terrain. Here are the key takeaways you need to know about the future of your […]

In today’s evolving work environment, employee engagement and productivity have become critical priorities for businesses. McKinsey’s research sheds light on this topic by identifying six distinct employee personas, each exhibiting varying levels of satisfaction, engagement, and performance. But the most striking revelation? Over half the workforce falls into two stark categories: building value or destroying […]

How to handle insurance during leave of absence Employee leaves of absence from work raise questions, especially about health benefits. Who shoulders the insurance premiums during the leave? Let’s untangle this knot one thread at a time. Paid Leave: Business as Usual Paid leaves are straightforward. Simply maintain regular benefit deductions from their paychecks as […]

Remember that new independent contractor rule coming soon? It’s the one that makes it harder for businesses to call a worker a “contractor.” As a reminder, that big change kicks in March 11, 2024. Why should you care? More workers might become employees. This means benefits like minimum wage, health insurance eligibility, paid time off, […]

What Businesses Need to Know Last week, we discussed collaborating with employees who request religious accommodations during Ramadan. This week, we’ll look at some of the nuts and bolts of religious accommodations at work and the impact of last year’s Supreme Court case, Groff v. DeJoy. The Groff v. DeJoy decision, as we covered when […]

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and reflection for Muslims, begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, and end on Tuesday, April 9. As an employer, understanding your Muslim employees’ needs during this time fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace.  It’s important to consider that rejecting flexible requests without a valid reason could be seen as […]

Big Change for Gig Work and More The Department of Labor (DOL) has revised its rules for classifying workers as independent contractors, making it more difficult for businesses to do so.  Effective March 11, 2024, this change impacts workers across the US and could have significant implications for businesses of all sizes. New rules make […]

Ah, the holiday season—a time for joy, festivities, and the age-old puzzle of compensating your employees. Let’s demystify the rules of holiday pay for both our hourly (nonexempt) and salaried (exempt) workers. For the Hourly Heroes Picture your business decked out in holiday cheer, but your nonexempt employees are sipping cocoa at home. Under the […]

We’ve talked recently about the importance of sustainability in business. Let’s take it a step further and look at ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance.  The Impact of ESG on Companies Environmental (E) Companies that focus on their environmental impact are making a positive change. They reduce their carbon footprint, use clean energy, and find […]

Sustainable business isn’t just for hippies! As we discussed in our previous article, sustainability is increasingly important to today’s business. It is a crucial and relevant issue that affects everyone and every organization, regardless of industry or beliefs. Sustainability involves taking a long-term, holistic view of how we interact with the environment and our communities, […]

At Nextep, we aim to stay informed about CEO concerns in order to better help with problem-solving. We were surprised to learn that sustainability has become a top concern. The statistics bring CEO concerns to light: A Gartner survey found that CEO concern about sustainability has increased 292% from their 2021-22 survey. In a survey […]