Because many low-wage employees are wary of taking promotions for fear of losing other financial supports, the Benefits Cliff Calculator will identify whether certain promotions would disqualify an employee from assistance programs and government services.
This tool will provide employers with a full view of the impact their compensation and promotion practices are making on low-wage earners, shows career advisors the career paths that lead to economic success, and educates the public sector on the structural issues that they have the power to change
Upskilling is a necessary workplace trend designed to help employees develop new abilities and close the skills gap. Because of its importance in today’s workforce environment, we thought we would take a closer look at a sample of upskilling models making a difference: Apprenticeship Programs: According to the Aspen Institute’s
It’s not uncommon to hear employers express concern about filling open positions. Many employers are inundated with applications from unqualified candidates who lack the necessary credentials and experience—a drain on company time and resources. That’s where Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs come in. To help fill Buffalo Niagara’s talent
For many employees and their employers, pay raises and the opportunity to work overtime hours at a higher rate of pay sound like positive opportunities. But what are opportunities for some are pitfalls for others—especially those who receive public benefits. That’s because earning more may render someone ineligible to continue
Employee absences carry hidden costs that can affect an organization’s productivity and revenue. A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Total Financial Impact of Employee Absences, found the total cost of time off for full-time employees was between 20.9 percent and 22.1 percent of payroll, with unplanned