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FORM I-9 CHANGES IN 2023

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This year, a new Form I-9 for 2023 will be launched, with revised processes and fewer pages. Once the form is in place, employers typically have 90 days to use it in a compliant fashion. When the new procedures are approved, Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) will issue an official timeline. Due to a recent increase in fines, compliance is especially important. The current Form I-9 has been extended indefinitely until The changes are implemented, despite their expiration date of October 31, 2022. Employers should become familiar with the 2023 Form I-9 changes. Penalties range from $252 to $2,507 for a first offense and significant violations or unfixed technical errors on Form I-9. This has increased from the earlier $237 to $2,360. The following list will assist employers in better preparing for future changes and ensuring compliance. Section 2 of the Form I-9 Permanent Remote Process One of the upcoming changes is the possibility of a permanent remote process for Section 2 com...
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ARE MASS TECH LAYOFFS A SIGN OF RECESSION IN 2023?

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With large layoffs happening in the tech sector in the United States, many are speculating that we may be facing a global recession. However, experts have stated that layoffs in the manufacturing industry are a greater sign of recession.   A large number of layoffs are not the only indicator of recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research(NBER) is a non-profit organization that is responsible for raising alarm in the event of a recession. The major indicators of recession for NBER include:   Real income minus transfers   Real spending   Industrial production Employment  status THE CONCERNS BOTHERING THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT NOW INCLUDE:   Am I going to lose my job?   How can I avoid losing my job?   What alternatives can I take in case I get laid off? And more   However, the recession may be the least likely cause of these layoffs and the real reasons seem to be very different.   More than 150,000 workers have been laid off by tech com...
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OFFBOARDING: STEPS AND SIGNIFICANCE

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    OFFBOARDING When an employee leaves the organization, we want to bid adieu on a positive note. An employee separates itself from the organization in case of termination, resignation or retirement. As an organization, we should focus on having a smooth offboarding process that is in-tune with the culture, values and principles of the organization.    WHAT IS SYSTEMATIC OFFBOARDING?  A systematic offboarding procedure ascertains that the organization and the employee part their ways in good faith and move on effectively. Generally, the steps involved in systematic offboarding would depend on the type and context of the organization. However, some common steps involved in the offboarding process are:   Asking the employee to sign the termination contract.   Disbanding their accounts and passwords or any access rights with the organization.   Asking them to turn in their organizational I-cards.   De-activating their parking rights, if any. ...
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WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING PORTAL? FEATURES, USES, FUNCTIONALITIES AND BENEFITS

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What is a New Onboarding Portal? An employee onboarding portal is a platform where new employees kickstart their journey when joining an organization. New hires can access a plethora of information about your business, company policy, workflow, tasks, organizational structure, benefits enrollment, performance evaluations, organizational culture resources, and reports via the portal. Onboarding portal can be looked upon as a “gateway” to the first experiences of new employees at your organization. It gives all new hires access to a centralized repository with pertinent information. An onboarding portal (or employee portal) is an online platform where new hires can do a range of onboarding tasks, including learning about the company, signing up for benefits, completing training, and signing electronic forms, among others. Without a doubt, a high-quality onboarding portal is the backbone of a quick onboarding procedure. Importance of an Onboarding Portal The importance of an onboarding po...
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TIPS FOR ONBOARDING NEW HIRES IN 2023

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  The purpose of onboarding should be to help new hires prepare for their new roles and be productive from day one. This can be achieved only if the onboarding process is built strategically with a clear goal in mind. But onboarding has become even more challenging with the rise of remote and hybrid work. In a 2020 survey, respondents in HR reported remote onboarding or training as the biggest hiring challenge during the pandemic. More than a third of businesses lacked a formal onboarding procedure, whether it was remote or not, even before the virtual shift. The time it takes for a new employee to become proficient in their job is often underestimated. Gallup’s “Creating an Exceptional Onboarding Journey for New Employees” research states that it normally takes new employees 12 months to realise their full performance potential. The standard onboarding programme lasts only 90 days. Poor foundations don’t make for strong partnerships. If you want to increase employee retention, you...
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TOP FEATURES OF AN EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING SOFTWARE IN 2023

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Employee onboarding software is designed to streamline the procedures and tasks that would typically be handled by a company’s HR department when hiring new employees. Modern onboarding programs can assist in automating anything from a simple “welcome to the company” greeting to employee payroll information. In addition, these software programs are highly customizable in most instances, so you and your new workers will only have to access essential information about your working environment. Benefits of Using an Employee Onboarding Software As it is, newly hired employees may feel uneasy about their new role in a company. Their focus may be taken away from orientation during the onboarding process and put on their own nerves. Fortunately, A well-equipped onboarding program is mutually beneficial to employers and their employees alike, meaning that all of the pressure is taken off the new employee, and you don’t have to take time out of your busy schedule to walk them through individual...
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