Employee absences due to illness are expensive. Finding ways to reduce the risk of having employees out sick, especially when abusive conditions may be present, is a priority of any HR department. Keep in mind that paid sick leave is not an actual legal requirement. The Family and Medical Leave Act only provides the right …
Employee Policies
Violence in the Workplace – What to Do When it Happens
Episodes of workplace violence seem to come up in the news every week. When employees act out aggressively towards others, either provoked or not, there is always the possibility for damage and injury. This week, I was brought into a situation concerning an employee who was bullied to the point where he acted out inappropriately …
Retaining Top Talent with Flexible Work Options
When an employee leaves your organization, this can take a large bite out of your staffing budget…and your bottom line profitability. While some industries typically suffer a larger percentage of employee turnover, there are ways of reducing this by taking into account what motivates employees to stay on board in the first place. Why Flexible …