Does your organization have a formalized program under which it offers employees paid time off for an illness or family emergency?…
Read MoreRecognize the risks of employees’ off-work misbehavior
When employees clock out, whether literally or figuratively, how they choose to spend their time is up to them…
Read MoreIRS letter addresses COBRA premiums for HRAs
Employers with 20 or more employees are generally required to offer continuing health care coverage to departing staff members…
Read MoreSoftening the hard edges of technical staff
Technological hardware keeps many organizations running these days…
Read MoreHow Employers can Assess their HR Effectiveness
If someone were to burst into your office one day and demand to know how effective your organization handled its HR obligations, what would you say? …
Read MoreWatch out for the ACA employer mandate when hiring seasonal workers
Many employers hire seasonal workers this time of year…
Read More3 good reasons to conduct background checks when hiring
Many employers use background checks as a regular part of their hiring processes…
Read MoreYour Retirement Plan’s Investment Fees Warrant a Closer Look
Employers that sponsor retirement plans have a lot to think about. Just one example: Your plan’s investment fees. Let’s go over some basics …
Read MoreFlipping the Switch with an Employee Survey
Many employers operate in the dark. Not literally, of course; there is ample lighting in their workplaces. Rather, they labor along with little to no idea what their employees are really thinking or feeling about a variety of critical employment issues …
Read MoreCatch on to the Benefits of a Formal Onboarding Process
Years ago, “onboarding” a new employee meant a quick tour of the workplace, brief introductions to a few co-workers and a stack of forms to fill out. But, today, many employers are catching on to the benefits of a well-planned and fully featured onboarding program …
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