Policies Archives

Policies Drive Away Your Best Folks!

By Jerry Osteryoung | Sep 17, 2015

Man consists of two parts, his mind and his body, only the body has more fun. ~Woody Allen Policies are necessary for so many reasons, especially in the HR area where lawsuits are running rampant. However, you can—and most firms do—have way too many policies. A policy is defined as “a definite course of action…

Limiting Absenteeism in the Workplace

By SmallBizClub | Aug 14, 2015

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…

12 Top Tips to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Attack

By BusinessesForSale.com | Aug 12, 2015

Cybercrime makes headlines every day, but while it’s usually the large corporations and government hacks that are noticed, small businesses are also at risk. In fact, companies with smaller security budgets are often targeted specifically for that reason. The first step for any small business is to make cybersecurity a priority. Some of the most…

Essential IT Security Solutions for Your Business

By SmallBizClub | Jul 31, 2015

In the modern world where so much of business is conducted online, thieves no longer have to come in through the front door in order to rob your business blind. In fact, in many cases if the hackers are any good, you may not realize that you’ve been compromised for months. Now is the time…

How to Enforce an Expense Policy

By Toffer Grant | Jul 27, 2015

Mention employee expense policies, and you are often quick to receive a groan from staff. Employees, particularly ones who travel frequently, don’t enjoy being limited in where they can spend. However, creating and enforcing an expense policy is a requirement to curbing unnecessary or extravagant spending, and maintaining harmony among staff. Related Article: Should I…

Engage and Honor Employees for a Happy and Trustworthy Brand – Part 2

By Elaine Fogel | Jul 21, 2015

Last week in Part 1, we looked at how unhappy employees can affect your brand. Every employee touchpoint conveys your brand to customers. So, how do you create internal customer (employee) centrism?

Don’t Discriminate Against Convicted Felons

By Jerry Osteryoung | Jul 20, 2015

Most organizations, both for profit and non-profit, ask the following question on their employment applications: Have you ever plead guilty, or no contest or adjudication withheld?

Do You Make Receivables Harder to Collect?

By SmallBizClub | Jul 14, 2015

I frequently see situations where our clients make it harder to collect their receivables. Here are six of the more common issues.

What Small Business Owners Should Know About Maternity Leave Policies

By SmallBizClub | Jul 13, 2015

Maternity leave for associates can be a tough issue for a small business. The idea of losing an employee for several weeks—or even months—can be daunting, and may even put the future of the business at risk.

Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Reimbursement

By Toffer Grant | Jun 30, 2015

Expense reimbursement is a necessary part of business for many employees and finance managers. To make this aspect of business a little more pain-free, we’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts for employee reimbursement