HR Connection blog

Over the past few weeks, we've been talking about the many reasons that employees are leaving their jobs. And those reasons vary -- pay, benefits, flexible work, pandemic safety, etc. It only makes sense that employees will look for their next employer to do better in these areas.

The events of the past few days have been emotional for everyone. A glance at the news will leave you horrified, hurt, angry, sad, or one of many other emotions. I am not qualified to offer solutions to the anger, protests, and violence. Rather, I write to you as a fellow leader and someone who trains and coaches leaders. Here is what is on my heart and mind.

The IRS quietly revised its FAQ on employer shared responsibility provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in November, adding a bombshell statement that it plans to inform employers of their “potential liability for an employer shared responsibility payment, if any, in late 2017.” The announcement should put employers on high alert at the close of the year.

As we move into October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Employment Enterprises, Inc. (EE, Inc.) will be making a donation to the INOVA Breast Cancer Center at Fair Oaks Hospital.  This donation, totaling $1,849, represents $1.00 for every employee working with our company at this time.