As the debate over gun control rages, some observers believe letting employees carry guns to work is the answer. Any employer considering guns at work should have a good background check policy in place first. In the aftermath of several high-profile workplace shootings, some observers think the answer is arming employees, or allowing workers to bringContinue reading “Background Checks, LIARs and Guns on the Job”
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Managers! Time to Ditch Performance Reviews?
In the past few years, performance reviews have come under considerable criticism. Innovative managers think it is time to ditch annual, structured performance reviews. To a growing number of managers, one-sided, employer-administered performance reviews are little more than a “dog and pony show.” It creates negative performance, a roadblock to significant business communication and isContinue reading “Managers! Time to Ditch Performance Reviews?”
How Happy Employees Affect Your Business
Every employee wants to work in a happy office. More importantly, happy employees are better for the bottom line! By Arlene Chandler for HRNewsDaily: Everyone loves a happy office; a work environment where everyone gets along, gets work done quickly and efficiently, and still has time to email funny cat pictures to each other isContinue reading “How Happy Employees Affect Your Business”
Workplace Fairness? Handling Pay for Employee Resignations
Do Voluntary Resignations Require Advance Notice? As an employer, you are always under pressure to manage costs effectively. Few companies willingly spend a penny more than necessary. Controlling payroll costs make it imperative to know how to handle the times when an employee resigns. Some companies require two weeks’ notice of resignation, and you willContinue reading “Workplace Fairness? Handling Pay for Employee Resignations”
Don’t Let Onboarding Sink New Hires
The new employee orientation process is commonly known as “onboarding.” Your business should make every effort during onboarding to make new hires feel welcomed prepared for a productive future with the company. There are four concepts to understand what makes onboarding a success—for both the new worker and the company: Acquaintance First off, beginning theContinue reading “Don’t Let Onboarding Sink New Hires”
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