More people than ever are working from home. Those who are managers in charge of remote employees have a completely new people management system to learn. If you are considering moving to a virtual environment for your employees, are you ready to handle the differences? Some statistics indicate that 2.8 million telecommuters are in the …
HR Management
What Are Your Employee Retention Statistics?
Is your organization retaining quality employees or losing them too frequently? Reducing employee turnover is one of the most important steps most HR professionals aim for, but knowing where you stand is the first step. Calculating Employee Retention? How to Do It Calculating employee retention statistics is a critical part of managing an employee retention …
Top HR Articles for June 2012
Each month, the HR Writer takes time out to call attention to what are the finest articles on HR related topics and news. These articles represent the leading minds in human resources, as well as the virtual “pulse” of what’s developing in the HR industry as a whole. While there are many many other fine …
HR Tips – How to Announce Employee Resignations the Right Way
There will be times when it is necessary to announce employee resignations. When this does happen, it is critical for the HR professional or business owner to take the right steps to manage the process tactfully. You need to honor both the employee and the company. Various factors affect this – how they employee is …
Preventing Employees from Abusing Sick Leave
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 …
Total Benefits Compensation – What’s In It for Your Business?
If you are a growing company trying to offer the best possible incentives for your employees, then a well-rounded benefit plan is at the top of your priority. A total compensation strategy takes into account more than just base salaries and healthcare benefits; it includes a full range of extrinsic benefits like retirement plans, wellness, …