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(January) One for the Money: 2026 Minimum Wage Increases
Prior to ringing in the new year, employers should review their compensation plans to ensure that they’re prepared to comply with the new rates — not just the statewide rate but also local minimum wage rates and exempt minimum salary requirements.
Supporting Supervisors Leads to Performance Management Success
Here’s some tips for how employers can best partner with and support their supervisors to ensure organizational performance standards are met and appropriate remedial actions are taken when necessary.