You hear about it in the news, on the radio, and on television every day. Cases of workplace violence on the rise. Embezzlement on the rise. Sexual harassment on the rise. Background checks on all future hires are even MORE important than ever before to the success of your organization! There are a lot of …
Employee Policies
When Bad Weather Strikes – An HR Manager’s Guide to Unscheduled Time Off Requests
In the last few months, as numerous storms have swept across the USA, it’s not surprising that the amount of time off requests coming in to the HR office have been high for many employers. This is usually the norm, because employees have to deal with their children, personal property, and other responsibilities when the …
It’s Time to Update Your Workplace Labor Law Posters and Employee Handbooks in Just 2 Steps!
Near the end of the year, when many are focusing on holiday parties and vacations, the human resource department is busy planning for the upcoming year. This can include end-of-year performance reviews, compensation and incentive planning, employee training and development, and recruitment efforts. Make it Simple to Replace Labor Law Posters and Employee Handbooks at …
Human Resources News – Americans are Wasting Vacation Days
Vacation days are hard-earned and shouldn’t be treated lightly. So why are so many US workers missing out on their vacation days and not taking what is theirs by law? Lack of Employer Support Leads to Less Vacation Use Unlike workers in other developed countries where workers have better legal protection, the vast majority of …
What Action To Take When Dealing With A Negative Employee
One negative team member can ruin the morale of an entire workplace, often causing other team members to feel underappreciated and overly criticized. Learning how to control the response to negativity is important to maintaining productivity and keeping your employees feeling positive about the work that they are doing. Using tools that help you reduce …
How Does the HR Team Tackle Absenteeism? Corporate Surveillance Curbs Sick Leave Abuse
Ever wondered how employers train their HR departments to keep employee absenteeism to an efficient minimum? Surprisingly many of them don’t. Millions of pounds are wasted every year in the UK due to employee absenteeism, with employers paying out billions of pounds in wages to workers. Although recent figures suggest that the problem is on …