The HighFlyer Blog
Keep up with the latest trends, thought leadership, best practices, and compliance updates on our blog. We bring you the latest news, tips, and strategies for employee engagement, talent management, workplace learning, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, data and analytics, and more.
Your Employees’ Mental Health
Q: An employee says that the stress of the job is affecting thier mental health. How should we handle this? A: This employee may just need to talk through their concerns and get your help prioritizing or delegating. They may, for example, feel like every single thing...
Closing Due to Inclement Weather
Q: Our company is closing today due to inclement weather. Are we required to pay employees for this day? A: The answer depends on whether the employees are exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt employees must still be paid when you close due...
Requiring Employees to Turn Cameras On During Meetings
Q: Can employers require employees to turn on their cameras during meetings? A: Yes, generally, you can require employees to have their webcam on during meetings. You may, however, want to take things like low internet bandwidth, equipment failure, software...
How Human Resource Technology Cuts Business Cost in Baton Rouge
Technology works best when it helps you save money. See how human resource technology can help businesses cut costs in Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
7 Important Reasons to Use Time and Attendance Systems in New Orleans
Time and attendance is essential for effective workforce management. See these 7 important reasons for using time and attendance software in New Orleans.
When Exempt Status is seen as a Status Symbol
When Exempt Status Is a Status Symbol Employees who will be transitioned from an exempt to non-exempt classification may resent the change in classification. They may feel that tracking time is beneath them, that they’re being micromanaged, that their position has...
FLSA Changes: Updating your Policy and Practices
FLSA Changes: Updating Your Policies and Practices Have you reviewed your policies and practices in light of the upcoming overtime changes? Reclassified employees may have to follow procedures and policies that didn’t apply to them before—or that you didn’t have....
FLSA Changes: FAQ
FLSA Changes: FAQ The Department of Labor has released their final rule to increase the minimum salary for exempt employees. What are the new minimum salary levels, and when will they go up next? Under the rule, exempt executive, professional, administrative, and...
HR/Payroll Implementation Specialist
POSITION TITLE: HR/Payroll Implementation Specialist TIME: Full-Time DEPARTMENT: Highflyer HR STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISOR: President SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The demand for our services is great and we are looking for an HR / Payroll Implementation Specialist to join our...
Regional Account Executive Excellent Base plus Unlimited Commission
POSITION TITLE: Regional Account Executive TIME: Full-Time DEPARTMENT: Highflyer HR STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISOR: President SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Highflyer HR is principally owned by the Sternberg family, who have > 80 years of business experience in Louisiana plus...