by kma team | Jan 30, 2019 | KMA Programs, Leadership, Learning Programs, Training and Development
(from the KMA HR Support Center) Here’s a startling statistic: nearly 70% of managers are uncomfortable communicating with their employees. That number comes from a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Interact, and it indicates that managers may at times shy away from...
by kma team | Jan 23, 2019 | Compliance, General HR News, KMA News, Labor Laws, Policies
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, post a summary of the previous year’s log between February 1 and April 30 each year. The summary...
by kma team | Jan 16, 2019 | Compliance, KMA News, Planning
You may have made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape—and even if you didn’t, January is always a great time to think about your fitness goals and how you can make that part of your health plan for 2019. But have you thought about how fit your organization is...
by kma team | Jan 3, 2019 | Compliance, General HR News, KMA News, Labor Laws
Maine Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Increases January 1, 2019 Effective January 1, 2019, Maine’s minimum hourly wage increased to $11.00 per hour. The maximum tip credit and the minimum salary for employees exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements also...
by kma team | Jan 2, 2019 | Culture, Employee Relations, Guest blogs
(by Lianna Della Torre, Vice President, Employee Benefits, USI Insurance Services) How Does Mindfulness Help? In just 1-to-2 minutes, employees can practice short mindful techniques that can help them move from being reactive to responsive. Simple pauses can allow...
