Employee Struggling with Mental Health:
How to Help By Kimberly Kafafian You’ve picked up on the signs: showing up late to work, looking tired, missing deadlines, difficulty managing multiple tasks, easily frustrated, unable to accept feedback. Everything indicates that the employee may be struggling mentally and needs support. You want to help, but are unsure of what you should […]
Ghosting Job Applicants is Bad for Business
By Kimberly Kafafian I am mindful that I sit on this side of the desk. We review hundreds of resumes each year, so we see firsthand how much work is involved in the pre-employment phase of the employee lifecycle. That being said, one of my loved ones is changing careers. Each time a recruiter connects […]
Lack of Trust in the Workplace Can Impact the Bottom Line
By Kimberly Kafafian You’ve heard the saying, “A business is only as good as its people.” While this usually connotes skills, it also relates to how well your employees work as a team, which requires trust among every member from the top down and bottom up. Lack of trust can negatively affect productivity, create […]
New Overtime Salary Rules Increased Threshold Effective 7-1-24
By Dan Darabaris Last month, millions of more workers became entitled to overtime pay as a result of a new rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). The update, which went into effect on July 1st, could have a substantial impact on your business, from decreased revenue to record keeping, as previously exempt employees may […]
What Is an HR Investigation?
By Kimberly Kafafian At Monarch, we understand the complexity of workplace challenges. Despite our best efforts to maintain a safe and fair work environment, incidents may occur. Someone may claim harassment or discrimination. A worker may become injured because of a safety violation. Perhaps a bookkeeper helped themselves to some of the profits. Or […]