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Knowing what questions to ask, how and when to ask them, and how to interpret the insights gained are markings of an organization in tune with its workforce.... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/make-the-most-of-employee-surveys) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2073866/2024/2024%20Summer%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_420289747_stay%20interviews.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2024/2024%20Summer%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_420289747_stay%20interviews.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/strengthen-employee-connections-with-stay-interviews) August 6, 2024 ## [Strengthen employee connections with stay interviews](https://insights.bukaty.com/strengthen-employee-connections-with-stay-interviews) Beyond offering employees experience-enhancing perks, like free lunches, casual dress codes and gym memberships, employers should supplement retention and job satisfaction efforts to connect with employees at different times throughout the year. [Stay interviews](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2022/2022%20Quick%20QA/QuickQ%26A%20June2022.pdf) are one simple and cost-effective... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/strengthen-employee-connections-with-stay-interviews) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2073866/2024/Winter%202024%20news%20you%20can%20use/article%20images/AdobeStock_491387855%20-%20worker%20classification.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2024/Winter%202024%20news%20you%20can%20use/article%20images/AdobeStock_491387855%20-%20worker%20classification.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/newly-published-worker-classification-rule-challenged) January 23, 2024 ## [Newly published worker classification rule challenged](https://insights.bukaty.com/newly-published-worker-classification-rule-challenged) The Department of Labor (DOL) published the [final rule](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov%2Fdocuments%2F2024%2F01%2F10%2F2024-00067%2Femployee-or-independent-contractor-classification-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act&data=05%7C02%7Cebalint%40bukaty.com%7C6a5dc34fc4b54221e72608dc1c5bef08%7Cd4d7215470154847a517f1229e68e85a%7C0%7C0%7C638416428450964280%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nARRDpfUiJM6ZKsp4Qoy6hqrIHe4yEitZaKdlRRAQRQ%3D&reserved=0) addressing independent contractor classifications this month. The rule is set take effect March 11, 2024. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/newly-published-worker-classification-rule-challenged) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2073866/AdobeStock_235816744.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_235816744.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/mental-health-matters) July 13, 2023 ## [Mental health matters](https://insights.bukaty.com/mental-health-matters) Mental health awareness is a trending topic in today’s corporate culture. The Department of Labor (DOL) has marked the significance of the topic by launching a [new webpage](https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work) dedicated to supporting mental health at work. Included in the new page is a list of requirements employers are obligated to... 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[Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/keeping-employees-satisfied-in-uncertain-economic-times) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2073866/business%20woman%20open.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/business%20woman%20open.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/keeping-your-business-profitable) January 24, 2023 ## [Keep your business profitable](https://insights.bukaty.com/keeping-your-business-profitable) With an uncertain economic forecast on the horizon, business owners need to keep an extra close eye on their books to avoid excess costs. Keeping a business profitable is a basic goal of any owner, but the formula to get there is not always so simple. These tips can help take you from merely... 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[Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/missouris-legalization-of-recreational-marijuana-impacts-employers) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2073866/Harassment%20prevention%20and%20policies%20101.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Harassment%20prevention%20and%20policies%20101.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/harassment-prevenion-and-policies-101) October 12, 2022 ## [Harassment prevention and policies 101](https://insights.bukaty.com/harassment-prevenion-and-policies-101) In many cases, employees are unwilling to report harassment following inappropriate behavior from a coworker or supervisor, fearing retaliation or the intimidation ofreporting a claim to upper management. It is the responsibility of Human Resources to ensure proper training, education and policies... 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