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Easy Solutions to improve Employee Retention

February 22, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Let's talk about Retention!! The last few years have seen changes in employee turnover. In 2020 we were in the midst of COVID, and many employees were laid off due to shutdowns. In 2021 was the year of the Great Resignation as employees became increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs and started searching for new opportunities. In 2022 employers started searching for employees instead of employees searching for them. In 2023 Return to work became the norm as more employers began requiring employees to return to the office. 2024 the job market is cooling, and unemployment has been slowly creeping up.…

Make DE&I Initiatives a part of Black History Month

February 12, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Celebrate Black History Month Did you know that honoring the African American culture goes back to 1926. Originally it was one week in February and was known as Negro History Week. February was chosen in honor of both Abraham Lincoln 16th US President and Federick Douglass former slave who was an abolitionist, writer, statesman and social reformer. As the decades progressed the notion of celebrating the African American culture became more popular. In 1976 Black History month was proclaimed by Gerald Ford. He encouraged all Americans to learn more about the accomplishments on African American in “every area of endeavor…

SECURE 2.0 Retirement made easier for Part-time Employees.

January 11, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

HEY DID YOU KNOWOn January 1, 2024, long-term part-time employees are eligible to participate in your 401(k) plan. To be eligible the employee must be over 21 and have worked at least 500 hours a year in the last three years. Participation is voluntary, and employers do not have to match the contribution.  For more information on this new law please contact your Retirement TPA.

Top HR Goals of 2024

January 09, 2024 by Savio Human Resources

Happy New Year!!!Ready or not here comes 2024. Some of the top HR goals of 2024 are as follows: Start Promoting Work-Life Balance Revise the Company Values Schedule 1:1 meeting with Direct Reports Update Compensation matrix, Benefits and Perks Update your Handbook Review your hiring process Implement/Update Training Programs Launch DE&I Initiatives Review HR Policies/Procedures Adopt a People First Culture Get on board with AI Outsource HR functions The team here at SAVIO can help you reach these goals along with any other HR needs you may have. Give us a call, we are here to help.

Simple ways HR can help employees and Managers manage holiday stress

December 14, 2023 by Savio Human Resources

Happy Holidays! HR for the holidays As we enter the season of gift giving, holiday parties, family and friends. This time of year also brings on the stress. Employees are stretched to the limit trying to get that end of the year project done, not to mention the stress from outside of the office. This jolly time comes with its challenges. As HR professionals we need to be aware of those holiday stressors and have strategies to help managers and employees cope with the holiday season. Most of the solutions are very simple. Encouraging employees to take a break. Whether…

December Newsletter – Savio In the Know

December 04, 2023 by Savio Human Resources

You have spent so much time and money getting that perfect candidate the offer was made and then.. Your perfect candidate has refused your offer.  Now what.  One of the first things you want to do is contact your local unemployment office and report this refusal… Savio in the Know December 2023 web versionDownload

October Newsletter: The I-9 Form-New and Improved

October 01, 2023 by Savio Human Resources

The new and improved I9 form that should be easier than ever to use.  The USCIS has updated its I9 form and will be required to use by November 1, 2023. Savio in the Know-October 2023Download

Detecting and Reporting Fraudulent UI Claims: Fighting UI Fraud is Everyone’s Job

July 01, 2020 by Savio Human Resources

The COVID-19 crisis has made the environment ripe for fraud.  States’ UI systems are being overwhelmed with record numbers of new and weekly claims; they have staffed up rapidly to process claims; however, there has not been time to train new or contracted employees on how to identify suspicious claims. With an urgency to pay claims quickly, states have waived their one week waiting period. The waiting period is used by states to validate and investigate claim eligibility; and with many employers working remotely, no one is there to timely respond to the UI notices that come by mail. Savio…

Instructions to Identify Theft Victim

June 22, 2020 by Savio Human Resources

MDES provided us with instructions that if a victim has received a MDES debit card, the debit card should be shredded immediately and your employee's email their name, phone number, date debit card was received and date card was destroyed.   The email address they provided is safe@mdes.ms.gov.  We are advising identify theft victims to copy/photograph (back and front) the card so they will have evidence when they file their police report.  They should also retain all mail associated with the claim to support their police report. After you report the claims as fraudulent, the employees should get an acknowledgement from…

Reporting Fraudulent Claim to MDES

June 22, 2020 by Savio Human Resources

Send an email to safe@mdes.ms.gov with the employees’ name and last four digits of their social security number. This email should contain this or similar language: “We would like to report a fraudulent identity theft claim filed against the SSN of John Smith XXX-XX-1234.  Mr. Smith is currently employed at Employer’s Name.  Mr. Smith has stated that he did not file a claim for unemployment benefits.   Please take the necessary steps to invalidate this fraudulent claim and hold Mr. Smith harmless for any benefits that may have been paid to the criminals that victimized him.  We also request that our account…

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What to do When an Employee has a Name Change

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July 17, 2025

When an employee has a name change, it is essential to manage it accurately and confidentially. Prior to updating the employee’s name in the organization’s payroll system, an employer should require the employee to provide […]

Savio in the Know: July Newsletter

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July 05, 2025

Competitive Salary Within Statewide Mississippi Hospitals What does it mean to have a competitive salary? A competitive salary refers to compensation that matches or exceeds the average market rate for a specific job within an […]

Salary Survey

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June 26, 2025

Hello All! We are a week away from opening the 2025 Mississippi Hospital Association Employee SalarySurvey. We are opening the survey on Tuesday, July 1st .