How to hire smart from the start
From recruiting and interviewing to screening and selection, the hiring process takes time and effort. Learn the do’s and don’ts of legal, effective hiring and how to find the best person for the job.
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Clear the clutter with organized, efficient recordkeeping
Keeping employee records is an absolute must, no matter what size your business. With better organization, however, you can save time, reduce clutter and protect sensitive employee information.
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Minimize vacation scheduling headaches
With a clear vacation policy and a consistent method for receiving and approving vacation requests, you can prevent disputes and keep your business running smoothly when employees are out.
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Take the stress out of writing performance evaluations
Performance appraisals are an important event with employees, where you can review achievements, address concerns and discuss new goals. Learn how to plan for and write reviews that get results.
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Enhance employee morale with proven morale boosters
When their work environment is positive and they’re recognized for their winning efforts, employees are happier, more motivated and, best of all, more productive.
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Track time and attendance to help curb costly absenteeism
Don’t lose thousands of dollars each year in lost time and productivity! You can deter costly absenteeism by identifying troubling absence patterns early, documenting them and
taking action.
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How to address disciplinary problems and legally fire employees
Documentation and clear discussion are essential when dealing with disciplinary issues. Proper disciplinary action gives employees a chance to improve, while also protecting your business from lawsuits.
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Navigating the FMLA, USERRA and other employee leave laws
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides medical and maternity leave rights to eligible employees.
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Are they eligible to work: immigration and hiring laws
To hire smart (and legally), you need to look at more than just a person’s skills and experience — you also need to verify that he or she is eligible to work in the United States.
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Enhance your workforce with employee training and development
Why is training and development so important? Because the demands of the workplace are constantly changing. Employee training programs keep your staff current with today's top workplace issues — everything from harassment prevention and corporate diversity training to on-the-job safety and forklift training.
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The harassment free workplace
Workplace harassment costs businesses millions of dollars every year through poor employee morale, reduced productivity and costly lawsuits.
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Be wise with OSHA rules: documenting workplace accidents & injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was created to prevent accidents in the workplace and safeguard employees' health.
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Keep confidential employee health information safe
If you provide healthcare coverage of any kind, including mental health services or counseling, you and your employees need to know about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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Don’t let COBRA requirements take a bite out of your company
The name, The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), sounds complicated but the requirement is simple: Employers must offer temporary, continuing insurance coverage of the company’s group health care plan to an employee whose coverage ends when leaving the job.
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Fair pay is a must under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Did you know that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the most violated of all of Federal employment laws?
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You juggle a lot of responsibilities in the workplace — from employee attendance tracking, vacation scheduling and motivating employees to employee recordkeeping, compliance with new labor laws and employee safety training. You need fast answers to your human resource questions and personnel management advice that makes sense for your business.