Nov 15, 2024 | Hiring, HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, Statistics, Updates
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) A Win-Win for Employers and Employees Hiring new team members is one of the most significant investments for any business, and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal incentive that can help make this process more...
Nov 8, 2024 | Hiring, HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, Statistics, Updates
What New York Employers Should Know Preparing for 2025 Wage and Exemption Updates With a new year come new wage regulations, and New York employers may soon see updates to minimum wage and exempt employee classifications. Here’s how to prepare and avoid last-minute...
Nov 1, 2024 | Hiring, HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, Updates
Are You Ready for 2025? A Practical Checklist for New York Businesses As the end of the year draws near, the rush to wrap up projects, celebrate the holidays, and plan for a new year kicks into high gear. But before we dive headfirst into 2025, let’s talk about what a...
Sep 9, 2024 | Hiring, HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, Statistics, Updates
Job Market Challenges & Opportunities: Navigating Change in Western New York AS OF JULY 2024 The unemployment rate in New York State stands at 4.3%, while New York City sits slightly higher at 5.0%. These rates give a broad picture of the job market, but the real...
Aug 29, 2024 | HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, On-Boarding, Structured work environment
Jumpstart Your Fall Hiring: Strategies for Success Post-Summer As we move out of summer and into the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to refocus your recruitment efforts. The post-summer period offers unique opportunities to attract top talent...
Aug 29, 2024 | Employees, Engagement, HR News, Law, New York City, New York State, On-Boarding, Structured work environment
Employee Engagement and Retention: Strategies for Building a Thriving Workforce As businesses strive to create an environment where employees are not just satisfied but truly engaged, it’s crucial to remember that employee engagement and retention are driven by...