SSG Insights | Week of January 28th, 2022
Generational Myths Part 1: Generation Z
Today’s offices potentially span five full generations ranging from Generation Z to the Silent Generation. A coworker could just as easily be raised with a smartphone in hand as they could have used a typewriter at their first job. Some see differences between generational colleagues as an annoyance (“kids these days!”) and many rely on generational stereotypes as fact.
Why You Should Remove College Degrees from Job Postings
“Bachelor’s degree required.” This common job posting requirement is often included in descriptions regardless of duties or responsibilities. In three little words, candidates without bachelor’s degrees are deterred from applying for a position. An advanced degree requirement may make sense if you are hiring for knowledge workers but is a questionable tactic otherwise.
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS, but Not the Proposed Permanent Rule
On Jan. 25, 2022, OSHA provided notice it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing emergency temporary standard that was issued on Nov. 5, 2021.
EMPLOYER WEBINAR
2022 Compliance Hot Topics: What Employers Need to Know
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern
This month’s webinar will address compliance priorities for welfare benefit plan sponsors in the coming year. With penalties on the rise (again), and the agencies that monitor and enforce compliance ratcheting up their audit activity, it’s more important than ever to ensure compliance with your benefit plan programs.