Posts Categorized: HR

Ask the Expert: CORE 401K Plan for Nonprofits

Dear HR Expert, I am a Director at a Massachusetts nonprofit and I recently was at a workshop where the CORE plan was mentioned. It sounds like it would be an excellent 401(k) option for my organization. How do I know if I am eligible and what are the advantages/disadvantages of participating in such a… Read more »

Thinking About An Unlimited PTO Policy?

The trend towards offering employees unlimited time off is growing. This is no longer just a benefit offered by hip tech companies like Netflix and Google. At Insource, we are starting to see unlimited time off policies offered by some of our clients including small start-ups, nonprofits and mid-size companies. What Is an Unlimited Paid… Read more »

Do Your HR Processes Support a Culture of Success?

Are You Helping or Hindering Your Ability to Attract and Retain the Workers You Need for Success and Growth? In surveying businesses of all sizes, a key challenge noted is the ability to hire and keep quality employees.  High performing organizations maintain a culture that attracts and retains a strong workforce.  Attributes of a successful… Read more »

HR Snow Day Policies

It’s January in New England and although the weather has been spring like, the forecast is calling for an ice storm with snow accumulation tomorrow.  With a few more months of this weather ahead of us, you will need to plan for a snowy winter day.  Policy and messaging to deal with these conditions are the… Read more »

Overtime Regulation Changes On Hold (December 2016)

As you may have heard, last week a Federal judge granted an injunction that delays the December 1st change to overtime rules.  While stalled (or maybe at some point repealed), we caution anyone from thinking it’s a free pass.  The spirit of the legislation was to automatically bring positions (mostly administrative) that are often misclassified… Read more »

FLSA Overtime Eligibility Rules: What You Need To Know

The new FLSA overtime eligibility rules, taking effect December 1, 2016, are expected to impact millions of salaried workers.  Currently employees earning $23,660 or less annually are automatically eligible for overtime pay; the new regulations will increase that threshold to $47,476 annually, regardless of the employee’s job function.  This new requirement will impact most organizations… Read more »