Every year, thousands of Human Resources professionals and vendors flock to a different big city for a 3-day HR extravaganza. It’s thrilling to be able to be among peers to talk about the latest and greatest HR topics from healthcare reform to HR technology. If you are able to go, then count yourself among the …
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, …
Team Communication Is Vital To Success
Team leaders have a tough job when it comes to communication. You have to adapt your communication style to get the most from team members and do it again when you’re communicating with upper management. While you’re going through hoops to communicate the right way, it may often feel your company leadership doesn’t have a …
Candidate Corner: The Post Recession Job Search – How It’s Different Now
More competition, higher qualifications and a decrease in the overall availability of jobs has led to a significant change in the post recession job market. The job search for candidates needs to be different, too. The changes in the interviewing and sourcing methods used by employers to recruit candidates for positions have dramatically affected the …