EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

In order to keep employees engaged and avoid burnout, you need to know just how close they are to burning out. You need to understand the current levels of engagement throughout your organization. That is where employee engagement surveys come into play.

The emergence of AI in recruiting is one of the largest HR trends from the past several years. However, many HR professionals may be hesitant or cautious of the idea.

New York has always been at the forefront of employee rights and labor laws, and 2025 has been no different. Here are all the 2025 compliance updates for New York that employers in the state should be aware of:

To increase employee engagement levels, employers should give careful thought to the design of engagement initiatives.

Employee engagement is influenced by many factors—from workplace culture, organizational communication, and managerial styles to trust and respect, leadership, and company reputation.

The term employee engagement relates to the level of an employee's commitment and connection to an organization. Employee engagement has emerged as a critical driver of business success in today's competitive marketplace. High levels of engagement promote retention of...

On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. Here is what...

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees balance the demands of work, home, and life.

New York State has very straightforward rules and regulations when it comes to the final pay of an employee who has been terminated or has voluntarily quit. However, to avoid penalties or fines for non-compliance, employers must ensure they pay the terminated employee...

When it comes to employee leave options, it can get complicated quickly. With the different available types of employee leave and specific requirements for each one it is important that employers in New York understand what options are available to their employees.