RKL’s Workforce Strategies team is here to help you navigate the complexities of today's HR environment with the updates, reminders and insights you need to maximize your most important asset — your people. We value your feedback, so let us know what you think of this newsletter!
National Safety Month
In recognition of National Safety Month, challenge your team to focus on one small action each week that can make the workplace safer.
Try this challenge:
Throughout June, identify and complete safety improvements in your workspace or daily routine. Aim for four for the month. Some examples include:
Clearing clutter or cords from walkways
Adjusting desk and monitor setup
Reviewing safe lifting habits
Updating emergency contacts or response information
Sharing a safety tip with a coworker
Your people are your biggest asset. Work together to prioritize safety in the workplace and show your teams that you care!
U.S. Department of Labor Restores the 2019 Overtime Salary Threshold
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a technical amendment restoring the 2019 overtime exemption regulations for executive, administrative and professional employees, following a 2024 court ruling that vacated a 2020 rule. Effective immediately, the applicable salary thresholds return to at least $684 per week for most exempt employees.
Why You Should Invest in a Modern HRIS/Payroll Platform
A modern HRIS/payroll system can help your organization work more efficiently while improving accuracy, compliance and the employee experience.
Centralized data: One system for employee records, payroll, time and benefits reduces manual work and conflicting spreadsheets.
Greater efficiency: Automation streamlines onboarding, approvals, tax updates and reporting, while employee self-service cuts administrative burden.
Better accuracy and compliance: Single-entry data reduces errors, and built-in alerts and audit trails help support compliance.
Improved employee experience: Easy access to pay, PTO and benefits information strengthens engagement and supports retention.
Actionable insights: Dashboards and analytics help leaders monitor overtime, absenteeism, turnover and staffing needs.
Bottom line: A strong HRIS/payroll system improves administration, helps control staffing costs, supports compliance, improves the employee experience and enables growth. Find out how RKL Virtual's HR and Payroll Solution, powered by isolved®, can help your organization work more efficiently.
Does Your Learning and Development Program Support the Next-Generation Workforce?
Retaining Gen Z employees increasingly depends on creating a strong learning culture, as younger workers are more likely to leave when they do not see clear opportunities to build skills and advance. Employers can improve retention by strengthening onboarding, providing continuous feedback and offering flexible, engaging learning experiences that align with how Gen Z prefers to learn.
RKL Virtual's Workforce Strategies team is here to help you navigate the changing employment landscape.
Now is the Perfect Time to Revisit OSHA's Heat Standards Requirements
Heading into the summer months, it's a great time to revisit OSHA’s updated heat standards requirements for your employees. Take a moment to learn more about the heat-related hazards in both outdoor and indoor work settings. Heat exposure can occur in any season and across a wide range of industries, particularly when high temperatures, physical exertion or heat-retaining clothing are involved. Find out how to help plan for, recognize and prevent heat-related illness for your employees.
Executive Order Expands Access to Retirement Savings Options for Some
The April 30 executive order directs the Treasury Department to launch a website, called TrumpIRA[dot]gov, next year so that workers can research, compare and enroll in private-sector IRA accounts through which they can receive a matching contribution from the federal government. Low-income Americans will be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per year in matching funds deposited directly into their accounts, President Trump said.
