Leave of Absence Policy: Absence Types and Legal Considerations
Develop a clear leave of absence policy is a key responsibility of HR managers. A leave policy clearly outlines the various types of leave offered [...]
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HRMS Software: When to Invest
Whether your business has just started, is beginning to grow steadily, or is chugging full steam ahead, HRMS software needs to be a part of [...]
Managing Overtime Exempt Employees
Who is entitled to overtime pay? Many employees in the USA receive overtime because of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law sets [...]
Crafting an Employee Handbook: Tips, Advice and Best Practices
An employee handbook is an important document for any company. It informs employees of the policies, procedures, and expectations that guide their behavior in the [...]
Employee Unpaid Time Off: Tips, Facts & Legal Obligations
Unpaid time off can be tough to manage. It includes any absence from work not covered by existing employee benefits such as sick leave, paid [...]
Human Resources Management: Top Responsibilities and Skills Explained
The human resources manager plays a vital and central role in every company. Often, a job in human resources or people operations consists of a [...]
Complete Guide to Employee Time Off Requests
Managing different types of time off requests can be a headache! Especially if your company relies on paper time off request forms. Thankfully, there is [...]
HR Training & Human Resources Courses Online – Find the Perfect Fit
Whether you’re working in HR and want to improve your performance or you’re thinking about starting a business, you will need access to high-quality resources. [...]
How HR Can Leverage Employee Recognition & Rescue Morale
We don’t need to tell you why it’s tougher than normal to support employee morale right now. All of the expected challenges attached to the [...]
How Struggling Small Businesses Can Thrive: Strategy Tips
The coronavirus shutdown has left millions of small businesses in the lurch, scrambling to adjust their business strategy execution plan to the changing times. In [...]
Metrics for HR: Best Practices for Effective Reporting
With today’s technology, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and analyze the value of your employees. The right metrics for HR can help you [...]
What Is Human Capital Management & What You Need to Know
The world is changing rapidly. Technology is revolutionizing the workplace and changing the workforce. More and more companies are not producing tangible products but digital [...]
Top 100 Management Books to Read in 2024
For all managers, including those in HR and People Ops, Sales and Project Management, continuous learning is crucial. This list of books offers valuable insights [...]
Understaffing and Overstaffing – A Delicate Balance
Hiring and retaining the right employees is one of the biggest challenges both HR and employers have. As long as there is a business to [...]
How to Write the Perfect Performance Improvement Plan [+Template]
How can managers encourage struggling employees to do better? This question has become even more important as employers are looking for ways to review the [...]
Absence Management: Are You Losing Money?
Absence management is a core function of the Human Resources department. If handled correctly, it can help companies reduce absenteeism, boost productivity, and lower associated [...]
How to Build Strong Employee Relations
Employee relations is the relationship between employers and employees. It includes issues with pay and benefits, managing conflict, and providing a healthy work-life balance. Companies [...]
The Key to a Phased Return to Work During COVID-19
As state and local governments inch closer to reopening their economies after weeks of lockdown, businesses must develop plans for how employees can safely return [...]
U.S. Wage and Hour Laws – Stay Compliant!
Wage and hour laws in the U.S. are governed by both federal and state regulations and they serve to protect the rights of employees. The [...]
Employer’s Complete Guide to Employee Benefits & Compensation
Benefits are any perks offered to employees in addition to salary. Here’s what you should know about employee benefits and compensation. Attracting top talent is [...]
Complex Networks – HR Administrator Insights
When most of us think about the role of an HR manager, our mind often immediately goes towards hiring, training, performance reviews, and other front [...]
Is a Casual Employment Contract Right for Your Business?
Maybe you or someone you know already has a casual employment contract. More than 36% of Americans, nearly 57 million people, work in the so-called [...]
What You Need to Know About A Zero Hour Contract
It won’t surprise you that in today’s gig economy, companies around the world are capitalizing on casual contracts to build or augment their workforce with [...]
An Employer’s Guide to Payroll Tax & Deductions
Understanding the ins and outs of payroll can be difficult. There’s a lot to get your head around, from formatting to calculating deductions. One of [...]