Although
the economy may be showing signs of improvement, employers
remain focused on increasing efficiency and holding down costs.
This may include downsizing, eliminating pay raises, and even
cutting pay for employees. While these actions can be
justified, employers must be careful. Top...
Every
company whose employees have E-mail access should
include E-mail use in its human resources policies. This
policy should include the employer’s right to monitor E-mails, be
signed by the employee, and retained in individual employee
records. Additional tips employers should consider...
On my last blog, I highlighted changes that took effect immediately and stretching through 2013. So, what happens in 2014 and beyond?
- State-based insurance exchanges open for business. The exchanges are available to individuals and small businesses with less than 100 full-time employees (seasonal...
According
to a white paper published by TriNet in 2009, one of
the "Top 5 HR Compliance Concerns for Small Business"
is Current Benefit Regulation and Law Not Being
Followed. "Small businesses spend 80% more
per employee on federal regulatory compliance than
large companies." This is...Read More »
Regular
attendance at work is an essential function of most
jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees
cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism,
employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated
with attendance. These issues include...
A
sense of humor is an important asset for a safety supervisor at HR
Companies. It can be especially useful when conducting safety
training. Laughter can reduce the tension and relieve stress. It
can help you get the substance of the safety message across.
Trainers who use humor to convey...Read More »
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