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Keeping employers up to date on the latest employment news, human resource laws, EEOC info, and much more.
Human Resource Blog
Keeping employers up to date on the latest employment news, human resource laws, EEOC info, and much more.
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Which Employees Are Essential During Times of Crisis?
Employees are classified into two categories based on the duties/responsibilities of their position. Essential employees are indispensable to providing necessary goods or services to the public and are required to assist in meeting operational needs during...
Are You Developing Leaders?
It goes without saying that our best asset within our organization is our talent. Hiring, developing and retaining talent is one of the most important features to any organization’s long-term growth strategy. But how do we ensure that this is true and...
Keystone to Your Growth
In the current economic boom, companies have been thriving and growing. Things may seem to be going great with your company growing at a rapid pace. However, it is easy to overlook some key aspects that will ensure your long-term growth and success. What might...
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Medical Marijuana in the WorkplaceWhile it is still against federal law to carry marijuana, for medicinal purposes it is now legal in 32 states plus the District of Columbia. How does this impact our workplaces? Must we allow employees to use it? As with everything...
What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Include in Employee Performance Reviews
What You Should (and Shouldn't) Include in Employee Performance Reviews Performance reviews are some of the most essential tools for human resources professionals when it comes to providing not only valuable feedback to employees, but also accurate reporting to...
Winter is coming – is your business ready?
No, we’re not the Starks from “Game of Thrones”, but winter IS coming. Is your business ready to manage through inclement weather and all that goes with it? According to a Travelers Insurance survey of small businesses, almost 44 percent have no plan in place to keep the business going in case of a severe weather event.
Dress codes reflect your company culture
Times have changed since charcoal three piece suits (with only white or blue shirts) and bow tie blouses were the expectation for professionals at work. In some industries they still stand, but for the most part working attire has evolved to a more casual mode. Dress codes reflect and reinforce your company culture, so it is important that you be intentional about your choices – and your range of tolerance.
Harassment and sexual assault in the workplace
It started with one woman’s willingness to speak out about an incident of sexual assault by a colleague. Next several media celebrities discovered that harassment and assault can cut short even a storied career. Now more and more people, mostly women but not all, some...
When poor performance stems from addiction
Your business needs to have a drug policy as part of your employee handbook, and in addition you may want to consider engaging an EAP (employee assistance program) for employees to access confidentially. They may be using, and although their substance use has not yet appeared in workplace results, it is of concern to them. We can help you with this aspect of your handbook and advise you on drug testing policies, emergency procedures for your business site, etc.
9 tips for sharing the worst news in the best way
One of the toughest communication situations is when you have to share bad news. If you're a "feeler" type of person your empathy for the other person - and your own emotions about the news - might make it a task you dread. If you're more of a "thinker" type of person...
Stop the blaming, start problem solving
Strategy creates the foundation, management systems create the internal operating environment, and operational systems get things done. It’s like a giant bowl of Jell-O – when you poke it in one spot the rest of the gelatin will start to wiggle. If you tinker with one area without considering the interrelated nature of these three components you can expect to see reverberations.
Where do you find your future leaders?
Specialization is a luxury that smaller businesses cannot afford. So it follows that the decisions for selecting quality people become more, not less, important in small business. Where do you find your future leaders?
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