I don’t think it’s possible to interview a disgruntled, demotivated or otherwise upset employee at any organization without hearing the following sentiment: We have poor communication here. If you’ve ever experienced what it’s like to suffer through poor communication from a leader, you now that many things can occur: mistakes, bottlenecks, disappointment and even costly […]
Choosing employee vs. independent contractor
Today’s business leaders eventually all end up facing the independent contractor vs. full-time employee dilemma. But there’s no need to scratch your head so much with this, we’re here to help. When you start a new business, you will invariably decide that you need help. Most small business owners start out by hiring outside contractors […]
Writing the perfect job ad
If you’re an employer looking for new staff members – you’re in for a wild ride. The talent pool seems to be getting shallower by the day, and the best people are already working for someone else. In order to attack the problem head-on, take a look at the first point of contact the applicants […]
Keeping good employees for the right reasons
First of all: Stop the DRAMA! If you don’t, who will? The fact that people leave the company is a perfectly normal thing and, believe me, it is not as bad as it seems. Nobody is irreplaceable. With that said, a working relationship is not a marriage, it should stay dynamic, flow naturally and be […]
What about Time & Attendance in the USA?
We have been talking about Labor Laws, specifically regarding Time & Attendance, in Europe. Now we want to travel across the Atlantic to see how these regulations go about in the US of A. Labor and employment legislation around hourly workers is a key area of focus for businesses with both small and large workforces. […]
Confidentiality in the Workplace
“What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas.” We are all familiar with that phrase and tend to chuckle a little when we hear it. A similar phrase exists in the HR world that goes like this: “What Happens in HR Stays in HR.” It’s a humorous play on words, but the meaning is serious. For […]
What About Time & Attendance Around Europe?
Recently, a law regarding time & attendance was passed in Spain, causing national debate about its legitimacy and how it affects both employees and employers. To further establish what this is all about and different cases of the same bill, we’re gonna go over how Time & Attendance works around Europe. If you employ staff, you need […]
What is workplace flexibility?
Wouldn’t we all love to be as flexible as possible in the workplace? Everyone says that when it comes to workplace flexibility, practice makes perfect, but how do you build flexibility? Where do you start? Many managers want to believe they install in their company a culture of flexibility, but when worse comes to worst, […]
Everything About the New Time and Attendance Tracking Law in Spain
Last week the BOE published the order regulating a mandatory time and attendance tracking in companies. The Royal Decree-Law now states that it will be mandatory to do so in every company by May 12th. Let’s go over what the decree says and which steps you need to carry it out. What does the law say? […]