Posts Tagged ‘Human Resources’
How to Make Employee Surveys Less Annoying
The employee survey process is, historically, annoying. Employees might answer 80 questions on an online survey that takes almost an hour, they hit “submit,” and when they get a 404 page, they’re stuck wondering if their answers went through or if they even pushed the right button. On top of that, their employer might not even…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Breaking Employee Break Laws
All work and no play makes for… a zombie workforce. It’s pretty much common sense that everyone needs breaks. But what are employee break laws and how can you avoid getting into trouble? The Definitions of Rest and Meal Breaks The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the following definitions (They also like to call them meal or rest…
Read More4 Human Resources Headaches to Approach with Caution
Human Resources (HR) professionals play a critical role in keeping companies legally compliant with state and federal regulations. Being an HR professional means addressing difficult problems that must be carefully handled and resolved. Hiring Discrimination Claims HR professionals must oversee the entire hiring process. This means that they must post job ads and review resumes…
Read MoreTop 5 HR Tips to Keep Your Workers from Leaving
Employees are the most important assets for any business and also the driving force behind its success. This is the reason entrepreneurs and business managers constantly experiment with many strategies to retain good employees. But unfortunately, in the bid to retain their workforce, they often tend to neglect the importance of employee engagement, which plays…
Read MoreLimiting Absenteeism in the Workplace
Limiting costs and increasing efficiency are priorities for any business, particularly SMEs. With studies indicating that, on average, 9 days of unscheduled absence are taken by employees in the UK, US, and Canada each year, it is clear that more needs to be done to tackle the issue. Here we take a look at some…
Read MoreHow to Fire the Right Way
According to a recent Human Capitalist article, over 30 percent of new hires quit within the first six months. However, many unsatisfied employees choose to remain and poorly perform at their job. Terminating an employee can be a stressful experience. However, following the four tips below will reduce problems and ensure legal compliance. Documentation “If…
Read More7 Benefits to Offer Employees in Your Small Business
Fire Employees Wisely, or Pay the Price
Small Biz HR: Dealing with Hostility in the Workplace
How You Can Tackle Workplace Sexism in Your Startup
