Nov 2022 | 29th EDITION NEWSLETTER |
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Employees Are Demanding Pay Transparency. Here’s How HR Should Respond
HR Executive | Tom Starner | October 24, 2022
While pay transparency laws are not yet widespread nationwide (a small handful of states and locales including New York City, so far, have laws related to pay transparency either on the books or soon to go into effect), some experts believe the issue will become a stronger force in the months and years ahead.
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Employee Engagement and Experience for The Post-Covid World
HR Exchange Network | IQPC Editorial Team | October 24, 2022
Employee engagement and experience is the cornerstone of any Human Resources strategy. Everything HR leaders touch – from the hiring process to performance reviews and succession planning – relates to the experience of workers. Therefore, HR carries the heavy burden of ensuring job
satisfaction, which is the key to retention.
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Department of Labor Proposes New Rule to Distinguish Independent Contractors from Employees
IEC Sponsor Husch Blackwell | Erik Eisenmann, Griffin Albaugh & Tracey O'Brien | October 17, 2022
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On October 13, 2022 the Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking advising that it intends to alter the test used to distinguish “independent contractors” from employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- The proposed rule will rescind the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule and replace it with a multifactor, totality-of-the-circumstances test that will likely cause an increase in the number of workers classified as employees.
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Top 2022 Employee Complaints and How to Address Them
HR Today | Zenefits | Dan Marzullo September 7, 2022
What are workers’ common complaints in 2022 and what are solutions employers can implement to address them and retain staff? Here's what you need to know:
· In 2022, workers want more flexible work options and a better work-life balance
· Employees want better benefits and more training and development opportunities
· Workers today also want a better working environment with a positive company culture
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What Will HR Focus on in 2023?
Gartner | Jordan Turner
October 04, 2022
These are the top 5 strategic initiatives HR leaders are prioritizing heading into 2023.
HR leaders face a historic amount of disruption, and their timeline from planning to action keeps shrinking while the imperatives increase. Here’s what HR leaders say about the challenges and opportunities. To help HR leaders better manage and lead during these times, Gartner conducted an annual survey of more than 800 HR leaders and identified the top 5 priorities for HR in 2023.
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Quiet Quitting: It’s The Wake-Up Call Employers Need
HR Executive | Neha Mirchandani
October 26, 2022
Employees are putting employers on notice. By “quiet quitting” or flat-out resigning, the U.S. labor force is sending a clear message about its priorities and expectations. According to a Gallup survey, half of the country’s employees define themselves as “quiet quitters,” or people who get the job done without going above and beyond.
This trend comes in the wake of a tidal wave of actual resignations, with more than 47 million people leaving their jobs last year as part of the ongoing Great Resignation.
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EEOC Issues Revised Version of New Rights Poster
MEC Sponsor Ogletree Deakins | Dee Anna D. Hays & Zachary V. Zagger | October 30, 2022
One day after releasing a new required poster for covered employers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), on October 20, 2022, published an updated version that it is instructing employers to use instead. The EEOC had, on October 19, 2022, released a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,” which replaced the 13-year-old “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster and its 2018 supplement. The agency has released a revised version of the “Know Your Rights” poster without explanation.
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Disengaged Workers? It’s Time to Fix Your Company Culture
HR Executive | Ahryun Moon | October 19, 2022
Quiet quitting may be a relatively new phrase, but its inspiration has been around for decades. Take 1999’s Office Space, the famous depiction of mindless work at a company with no meaningful culture. In the movie, Ron Livingston’s character (“Peter Gibbons”) and Jennifer Aniston’s “Joanna” are performing individual acts of “quiet quitting.” Peter famously speaks honestly to the two consultants hiring him, saying, “I’d say, honestly, in a given week, I probably only do about 15 minutes of actual work.”
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2023 FSA Limits Increase in Response to Rising Inflation
HR Executive | Kathryn Mayer | October 21, 2022
Spurred by soaring inflation, which has been on an upward trajectory over the last year, the Internal Revenue Service pushed the cap for flexible spending accounts next year above $3,000 in one of the larger increases in recent years. Employees will be able to contribute $3,050 to FSAs—made pretax through salary reductions—in 2023, the agency said this week. That’s up $200 from this year’s $2,850 limit. FSA limits generally increase by about $100 each year. For cafeteria plans that permit the carryover of unused amounts,
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58% Of Workers Feel Undervalued at Work — How Benefits and Recognition Can Help
Employee Benefits News | Stephanie Schomer
October 25, 2022
If employees are happy with their benefits, why are employers still struggling to retain talent? In its latest Human Workplace Index survey, human capital management company Workhuman found that while 75% of respondents indicated feeling satisfied with their benefits, more than half (58%) reported feeling not valued at all or only somewhat valued at work.
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How To Be a Success at Everything Mastering the Fine Art of Not Talking
FastCompany | Dipti Bramhandkar
October 25, 2022
A strategist and playwright explains the power of clearing listening—which is not to tune out, but rather, lean into what the other person is saying.
If you’re seeking to become a better version of yourself, there are plenty of people and organizations willing to offer (or sell) a helping hand. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate that there are helpers. We need their lived experiences and expertise to help guide and direct us and their frameworks help make sense of our complex lives.
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Science Says That Workplace Dress-Code Flexibility Gives Employees Better Self-Esteem and Confidence
HR Brew | Susanna Vogel | October 20, 2022
Researchers found that on days when employees thought their outfits were attractive, workers felt better about themselves and made more progress toward their goals. When Joseph Kim, assistant professor of management at West Chester University, was a doctorate student, his colleague, Ryan Vogel, said he let fashion fall by the wayside. Clothes are “not very important,” Vogel quipped, when you’re focusing on surviving a PhD program. But even if Kim didn’t notice whether his socks matched, Vogel did notice his wife’s fashion—and observed that she seemed happier when she dressed better. As the saying goes: happy wife, happy life—and in this case, it was also the spark for a new research project.
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There Are More HR Tech Tools Than Ever Before. How Does an HR Team Decide Which Ones Are Best?
HR Brew | Sam Blum | October 18, 2022
It’s best to strive for simplicity, but it’s not always easy, experts say. As an HR professional in 2022, you might find yourself awash in a sea of newfangled acronyms, struggling to determine if your HRMS provides just a mere shadow of the technical wizardry offered by HRIS, ATS, or HCM software. There’s a multitude of HR tech tools on the market, made possible in part by a surge in financing last year, when VCs poured $16.8 billion into HR tech firms globally, according to data previously shared with HR Brew. Now, HR professionals are having trouble figuring out which products best suit their teams’ needs. “There’s currently a problem with HR tools—you have a lot of tools that are doing the same thing,”
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IRS INCREASES FSA 2023 CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
MEC Sponsor Bukaty Companies on October 20, 2022
Flexible spending account (FSA) contributions for 2023 will rise to $3,050, an increase of $200 from the 2022 limit. The limit also applies to limited-purpose FSAs used to reimburse only dental and vision care services. If an employer plan permits carryover of unused health FSA funds, the carryover amount will increase to $610, an increase of $40.
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Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Purpose
This guidance is designed to help employers protect workers who are unvaccinated (including people who are not fully vaccinated) or otherwise at-risk (as defined in the text box below), including if they are immunocompromised, and also implement new guidance involving workers who are fully vaccinated but located in areas of substantial or high community transmission.
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Forms
These are the most frequently requested U.S. Department of Labor forms. You can complete some forms online, while you can download and print all others.
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This section provides information for employers and other participants about the verification process, including detailed instructions on handling an employee’s Tentative Nonconfirmation and other related topics.
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A special THANK YOU to all of the 2022 Conference Sponsors!
Your support of the conference is integral in continuing the growth, quality & integrity of the continuing education unique to this conference year after year. You are appreciated!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Spring 2023 – May 16 & 17
Watch for future updates - this training grows bigger & better every year!! Come learn with us!!
Sue Kmet + Nan Boland
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The MEC article library is growing monthly with valuable information relevant to the ever-changing work environment. Check the website frequently for updates. If you have something important for our readers to benefit from, reach out to us to be included in the next newsletter or article library!
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Earn Continuing Education Credits!
Sharpen Your Knowledge!
Network With Professionals!
Motivate Your Team!
Meet Vendors!
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No need to be certified to attend the conference.
If you have a desire to learn, improve, network or motivate yourself or your team, you will find great value in attending the conference!
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STRONG MINDS | STRONG HEARTS |
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This beautiful Christmas event is held at WOBBLY BOOTS ROADHOUSE in Osage Beach, MO from November 16 - 27 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Elegantly decorated Christmas trees, wreathes, and other Christmas décor items will be on display and up for purchase via a silent auction. All proceeds go to Children’s Charities in the community!
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Christmas Village at Old Kinderhook
Make plans to spend time with family and friends this holiday season as we kick off the holidays on The Ice at Old Kinderhook with family-friendly events and beautiful Christmas music. Create some great memories with your family and friends that will last lifetime.
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Food Network Magazine: November 2022 Recipe Index
photo: Василий Авраменко
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Do you know someone in your HR department (or company-wide) who deserves to be recognized for making a positive impact in your company from day to day??
Whether personal or professional, in a big or a small way, we all know those people who go above & beyond for the greater good.
We want to help these everyday (H)eroes be (R)ecognized! Send your nominations to us & one deserving person each month leading up to the current conference will be selected to receive a free conference registration + a $50 VISA gift card! We will announce the winner in the following month's newsletters.
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I have always found November to be a month for reflection and gratitude. Reflecting on those things that you are truly grateful for. Nan and I are always grateful for our supportive families, loving friends, a warm place to rest our heads and for you, our conference family.
The Missouri Employment Conference has brought so many wonderful people into our lives. From the dynamic speakers, to the generous vendors and the hundreds of attendees, we have experienced some amazing conferences! We may have had a few bumps along the way but, through it all – you were with us.
We’d like to use this opportunity to say thank you for your support and always remember, we welcome your feedback. Please contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have to help us grow these beneficial conferences together.
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Nan Boland & Sue Kmet
What are you grateful for today? Let us know.
“Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!” Charmaine J. Forde
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