Wages are rising, but can they keep up with inflation?

by Brennan Zagami | Nov 19, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – The Federal Reserve is in a tough position. On one hand, the country continues to experience nationwide strike efforts as employees demand higher wages and better benefits. On the other side, the country is suffering severe supply chain problems and...

New Survey Names Top Benefits Being Offered By Employers

by Brennan Zagami | Oct 12, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – The Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) recently completed a survey that aimed to determine which benefits are being offered by businesses. In a competitive labor market, benefits are gaining importance in the eyes of many prospective...

Higher Pay And Work Perks Aren’t Enough To Entice Retail Workers For The Holiday Season

by Brennan Zagami | Oct 4, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – As Fall arrives and the Summer months slip into the rearview mirror, labor shortages continue across the United States in multiple critical industries. Major retailers are getting ready for a potential record-breaking holidays season. Even as many...

Amendments Impacting Connecticut Hiring Practices Take Effect October 1

by Brennan Zagami | Oct 1, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Amendments affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion are to be implemented and will take effect beginning October 1st. The first amendment, in Public Act 21-69 entitled “An Act Deterring Age Discrimination In Employment Applications,” reflects a new...

Automated Hiring Software Is Rejecting Millions Of Qualified Job Candidates

by Brennan Zagami | Sep 7, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Automated hiring software is rejecting qualified candidates on an alarming scale, according to a new report from Harvard Business School. Automated resume-scanning software is contributing to a “broken” hiring system in the US, says a new report from...