More people than ever before in history are working remotely rather than on the physical jobsite. Latest figures from Global Workplace Analytics place this number at 3 million professionals who work from home at least once per week. Telecommuting in general provides outstanding benefits to both the business and the employee. However, managers need to …
HR Management
5 Human Resource Management Planning Tips for 2013
Today’s human resource professional manages the company’s most important asset – the employees. As a result, this asset needs to be managed like any other. It is essential to handle tasks like employee training, bringing in new hires, minimizing employee costs, and even dealing with termination. These aspects are all just one part of the …
HR Debate – Do Tattoos Belong in the Workplace?
Society’s view on tattoos and body art has changed significantly over the last few decades. Things like crazy hair colors, body piercings and tattoos are more commonplace than ever before. However, whether or not this belongs in the workforce is still a widely debated topic. Should businesses have a policy in place to avoid any …
HR Tips for Handling Corporate Holiday Parties
Each holiday season, companies everywhere begin their annual office parties. Holiday celebrations can be a great way to raise employee morale, build team spirit, and reward employees for a job well done–when they are managed well. Any company holiday party should be planned and supervised by your HR and management team. This is so your …
HR Tips for Making Meetings More Fun and Productive
Meetings can seem like boring and stressful events no matter what industry they are in. However, it is possible to make even the most mundane meetings far more productive and enjoyable. When designed properly, meetings are the perfect way to share ideas, build the team and learn from each other. It’s important to have a …
Tips for Communicating Wage Garnishments to Employees
When an employee is notified of a wage garnishment, their first response is often shame and avoidance. Garnishments can come from many sources, from child support and judgments to long overdue debts from college loans. For many employees, these are things that have simply piled up over time due to negative life circumstances or poor …