EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

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...

HR is one of the most dynamic industries in today's business world. Depending on the nature of the business, the needs and responsibilities of HR can vary. Each industry may also see different HR trends that can affect the way work is performed. The higher education...

When it comes to employee compensation, understanding the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses is crucial for both employers and employees. Knowing how these two types of bonuses differ can help companies effectively motivate their workforce...

An employee benefits offering is a powerful tool for businesses to utilize in order to both attract and retain employees. In fact, your benefits offering can make or break a decision for a potential new hire. However, even though employee benefits is an important area...

Non-profit organizations are constantly faced with challenges that make managing Human Resources (HR) a burden. To effectively overcome these challenges, non-profits must implement workforce management strategies that are aimed at reallocating resources and...

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

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.