Innovative Personnel Policies: Food for Thought

The labor shortage continues to impact industries of all types; consequently, companies are continuously evolving their employee recruitment and retention initiatives to gain a competitive edge.

A look at the latest human resources trends may spark ideas for adapting similar policies in your laboratory. Here are some of the newest out-of-the-box strategies and high-tech tools being used:

Instant paychecks. Employers like Taco Bell, Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Kroger give employees the option to withdraw money from their paychecks moments after finishing their shift by using smartphone apps like Branch, DailyPay or Dayforce Wallet.

Most of these apps are software add-ons to existing payroll systems like ADP and employees simply download the app and log in using an email or phone number. The app shows workers how much cash they’re earning as their shift progresses and allows them to transfer wages to a connected bank account;...