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 »
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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 While stalled (or maybe at some point repealed), we caution anyone from thinking it’s a free pass.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 »

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