Given how disruptive the COVID-19 pandemic has been to businesses, the vaccine rollout has been a relief. It’s a vital tool to help staff and consumers alike safely interact with your business. While there’s still a long road toward full recovery, this is an important step in the right direction. Yet, not all of your … Read more
Workplace misconduct has become a hot topic in the national media, shining a light not only on the extent of harassment taking place but also on the intolerance people are developing for it. Ignoring employee complaints or grievances can be illegal, but if how you choose to handle the situation does not hold up to … Read more
Being responsible for the safety and well-being of your employees as well as your business is a big responsibility. Implementing a training program for managers and employees will help reduce mistakes, improve production, and create a healthy work environment. Here I will discuss the training that is required by law as well as training that … Read more
Employee benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans cost the company money but are attractive to potential employees. A small business on a budget can offer benefits to employees that will increase their work-life balance, making them feel loved and nurtured without realizing that it didn’t cost you anything. Below are 6 … Read more
Becoming complacent with the small HR tasks can leave your businesses vulnerable to state and federal penalties. Here is a list of ways to help you be pro-active to keeping your business HR complaint. 1. Check your poster wall Every employer is required to have a poster titled “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” that … Read more
Personal information about employees must be protected in a locked filing cabinet, but the security doesn’t stop there. Housing different information in different types of employee files will protect against managers, supervisors, or other authorized staff members accidentally gaining access to sensitive information. Below are the 6 types of files you should keep and a … Read more
Many small businesses sense a need to have an employee handbook, but for various reasons haven’t made it a priority to put one in place. Perhaps you own or help run one of these small businesses. To be honest, with the demands on most small businesses, both in terms of time and money, it is … Read more
For the first time, an employee has filed suit under the ADA for refusal to make COVID-19 accommodations.
Description: Remote working may soon become the new normal. If so, you need to ensure that your team members can work effectively, even in tiring circumstances. Read a comprehensive article on this topic; we’ve put together some great ideas! In response to COVID-19, many universities and companies like Razor Shark have requested their employees to … Read more
Toxic behavior can spread in the workplace.