Summer Vibes Only: Juggling Schedules and Navigating New Laws at Work

For HR leaders and business owners, the promise of summertime can sometimes feel more complicated than promising. Between managing employee vacation requests, navigating disrupted workflows and staying on top of legislative updates, the summer months can add an increased mental load for those looking to keep their organization running smoothly.??

The good news is that there are great strategies leaders can use to help them manage employee PTO scheduling, employee engagement and staying on top of legal requirements taking effect soon.??

What to Read?

Helping Parents Strike the Right Summer Balance – Blog Article ?

For many parents, the arrival of summer can signify more than sand, surf and scheduled vacations. It can also mean the recurrence of the annual work and childcare struggle, especially for families with school-aged children.???

Decoding State Leave Law Legislation — A Guide for HR Leaders and Business Owners – Blog Article ??

As new laws continue popping up across different states, leave laws are becoming an intricate and ever-evolving maze for employers. Staying up-to-date and compliant presents a formidable challenge for HR leaders and business owners, especially those with remote employees in multiple states.?

Managing Vacation Time During Popular Getaway Seasons – Blog Article ?

In a perfect world, your employees would divide their vacations evenly throughout the year. But that's not the reality. Given how important PTO is to workers, employers must have an organized way of managing time off so that employees can take advantage of their PTO days.??

What to Watch?

How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Maze of Paid Leave Laws - Webcast ?

Compliance with paid leave of absence laws remains one of the top challenges facing HR professionals today. Not only are leave laws complex — requiring HR professionals to navigate a network of federal and state mandates — but employer obligations are continuously changing through state and local legislation. Join the experts to get critical insights and potential strategies you can use to navigate the paid leave law maze.?

What to Know?

Regardless of your industry, overcoming the obstacles presented by the summer months requires foresight and initiative. But, with the right approach, you can help make summer a time of productivity, engagement and time off for employees and leaders alike. Stay tuned for future newsletters with the most up-to-date news on topics like generational movement, employee experience and the evolution of technology at work. Be sure to share this newsletter with your colleagues and peers who may be interested in staying informed on market trends and insights just like you.??

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