HR metrics are a specific set of figures that measure the performance of an organization’s HR function. There are many different metrics, but what are the important ones and how do you make sense of them? One of our 2021 blogs discussed two important HR metrics – turnover rate and retention rate. Click here to…
Read MoreOn August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new version of Form I-9. Employers can use the previous version through October 31, 2023, but all employers must use the revised Form I-9 starting November 1, 2023. This new form is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2026. Key New Changes…
Read MoreDuring the 2023 legislative session, Colorado enacted more protections for employees in the workplace. One new law, Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act, Senate Bill 23-172, substantially expands Colorado’s anti-harassment law and restricts confidentiality agreements. Attorneys J. Kohler and M. Wiletsky of Holland & Hart LLP summarize the key changes of this new law…
Read MoreAs Denver Recruiters, we are often asked by employers if they are required to put together an offer letter, and what should be included in an offer letter. Offer letters are not required. However, to avoid any possibility of miscommunication or misunderstanding, they are recommended. They are also a great opportunity to formally welcome your…
Read MoreOn June 2, 2023, Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 23-017 that expands the reasons employees can use paid sick leave under Colorado’s Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (HFWA). The expansion now includes paid leave for qualifying bereavement and natural disaster-related reasons. Original Qualifying Reasons (Before SB 23-017): A mental or physical…
Read MoreWhy risk turning off top talent in the interview and hiring process? In a January 2023 survey of 1,000 job seekers by the IT trade association CompTIA, nearly half (46%) said they have turned down a job opportunity because of perceived red flags when they were interviewed by hiring managers. The following are several examples…
Read MoreThe Healthy Families and Workplace Act (HFWA) PHE leave continues until four weeks after all applicable PHE declarations end or are suspended. As of May 11, 2023, all applicable PHEs relating to COVID-19 (both federal and state) have ended. Therefore June 8, 2023, is the last day of PHE leave that Colorado employees with remaining…
Read MoreSince March 2020, employers have been allowed the flexibility to temporarily defer the “physical examination” of employees’ identity and employment authorization documents for the Form I-9, if the employer is taking physical proximity precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers meeting this criterion have been allowed to examine employees’ documents remotely, such as by video,…
Read MoreMany organizations conduct “exit interviews” with departing employees. But, what about “stay interviews”? Although information gleaned in an exit interview can be very valuable on what went wrong, many times it’s too late. In an effort to curb the “Great Resignation”, companies may greatly benefit from implementing a consistent stay interview program. What is a…
Read MoreCongratulations to the graduating class of 2023! Many in this year’s graduating senior class were freshmen in college when the pandemic struck in early 2020. In many respects, the workplace today is vastly different from when they first started college. Savvy employers understand that as workplace trends change, it’s important to stay flexible and open…
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