Posts Tagged ‘Policies’
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Maternity Leave Policies
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.
Read More Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Reimbursement
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
Read More 6 Misconceptions About Employee Expense Management
When your company already has an employee expense management program in place, it’s easy to dismiss criticism of the program instead of taking a hard look at what it would take to change it.
Read More How to Combat Small Business Fraud
Fraud can be hugely costly for a business, and any organization strives to detect and defend against business fraud. The factors that drive people and employees to commit fraud are complex,
Read More Small Biz HR: Dealing with Hostility in the Workplace
If you manage a human relations department in a small business, then you will definitely have to deal with some personal issues between employees.
Read More The Cost of Employee Lateness to Your Business
How tolerant are you about lateness in your business? Is it normal for a few of your employees to show up 15 minutes to half an hour late for their shift?
Read More Preventing Workplace Harassment in Small Business Settings
Workplace harassment is far more than annoying; it can be illegal and costly. An environment with aggressive behavior, repeated humiliation, or offensive remarks will result in low employee morale, decreased productivity, and high employee turnover.
Read More How You Can Tackle Workplace Sexism in Your Startup
Tech is very much a boy’s club, and sexism in Silicon Valley is still thriving. How can you be more welcoming, and make your startup part of the solution?
Read More Customer Service May Rule, But Rules in Customer Service Don’t
Even while on vacation with my family, I can’t help but take note of the customer service—or lack thereof. One resort employee denied a simple request using one of my least favorite phrases:
Read More You Are Watched More Closely Than You Think
Ever had a manager above you who said one thing and did another? At least once? Or in a pattern of repeats? Well, you’re not alone. Did you think less of that person for it?
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