Organizations that do not embrace and manage change in the 21st century’s global economy cannot remain competitive. Most employees, however, are somewhat uncomfortable with change. The future is out of …
Diversity for All Employees
Diversity in the workplace means having a group of employees with a wide range of different backgrounds in terms of race, age, gender, and other characteristics. Having a diverse workforce …
10 Ways to Build Employee Engagement
What are the benefits of building an engaged workforce? There are many benefits to building an engaged workforce. Compared to unengaged employees, engaged employees tend to be more productive, stay …
Progressive Discipline
Progressive discipline helps employees understand and correct violations they have made. It also allows employers to take serious action when warranted. Following these steps helps ensure that discharge is fair …
Grounds for Termination – What You Need to Know
Grounds for Termination The decision to fire an employee is rarely an easy one. Above all, you must be sure that you have sufficient grounds for termination. If you don’t …
How to Manage Challenging Employees
Supervising other people is never easy, but some employees make it particularly difficult. Learning how to manage challenging employees can try your patience and drain a lot of your time …
Avoid Off-the-Clock Work
Employers have a legal obligation to pay nonexempt employees for all hours worked. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal statute that regulates wage and hour law. Some …
5 Steps to the Hiring Process
Employees are your company’s greatest asset – they’re your competitive advantage. Placing a high value on your employee hiring process is invaluable to your business and employees. You want to …
Job Descriptions – Why they are important
Why as an Employer I Should Re-evaluate my Job Descriptions, Right Now. While there is no state or federal law requiring a job description, they serve as a tool to …
PEO and ASO: Which is Right For You?
What is a PEO? According to Wikipedia, the definition of a PEO is a professional employer organization. It is a firm that provides a service under an employer who can outsource employee management …