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Hidden Costs of Wage Increases: Are Your Hiring Budgets Prepared for 2024?

Beyond the wage hike, associated costs can add up. These include increased benefit contributions, overtime, and training for new hires. According to a SHRM study, 27% of small and mid-sized businesses report that rising wages force them to cut back on hiring budgets or reallocate funds from other areas (Source: SHRM - Wage Impact on HiringBudgets).

53% of Life Sciences Workers Say Fair Wages Influence Loyalty – Are You Ready to Compete?

Employee retention is critical in life sciences, where skilled workers are in high demand. A Gallup survey reveals that 53% of employees consider fair compensation a primary reason to stay with their employer. With rising wages across Massachusetts, life sciences companies must review their pay scales to stay competitive and foster loyalty among valuable staff (Source: Gallup - E

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New Compliance Risks in 2024: Why Small Life Sciences Firms Need to Pay Attention

The new minimum wage laws also bring stricter compliance requirements. Data from the Massachusetts Department ofLabor indicates that 15% of labor fines in the state are issued to small and mid-sized businesses in regulated industries like life sciences. By proactively auditing payroll processes, companies can reduce their risk of fines and maintain compliance under the updated wage laws (Source: Massachusetts Department of Labor).

Daylight Saving Time: Payroll Impacts for Night Shift Workers

Daylight saving time (DST) affects payroll for night shifts, as clocks “spring forward” in March and “fall back” in November. This hour change can create payroll variances, requiring attention from HR. Although a push for permanent DST exists, only Arizona (excluding Navajo Nation) and Hawaii currently opt out. Until laws change, businesses must account for DST shifts in payroll (Source: National Conference of State Legislatures on DST).

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MassBio -Life Sciences in Massachusetts

Minimum Wage Jump to $16: What It Means for Massachusetts’ Life Sciences Sector

SHRM - Wage Impact on HiringBudgets

27% of small and mid-sized businesses report that rising wages force them to cut back on hiring budgets

National Conference of State Legislatures on DST

Payroll Impacts for Night Shift Workers