Fact of the Month: Minimum Wage Hikes Boost Real Income and Spending
A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago concluded that, during the quarters following a $1 minimum wage hike, real spending by households with at least one minimum wage earner increases by $700 per quarter. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Ante Up! Build a Compensation Strategy that Attracts, Retains and Rewards Great People
Across the nation, minimum wage is on the rise. Job creation and candidate shortages are on the rise, too. If you’re serious about attracting — and keeping — top talent, it may be time to take a hard look at your compensation strategies. View Special Report Here
The Five Best Ways to Build — And Lose — Trust in the Workplace
by Dave Bowman, Human Resource Expert Many experts agree that trust is perhaps the most important element of a harmonious, synergistic and efficient work environment. Organizations that have trust among employees are usually successful, those that don’t, frequently are not. So, management often asks, “How can we build trust in the workforce, and how can […]