All successful businesses must have a workflow in place for requesting, approving, and tracking time off. Tracking time off isn’t just important for payroll. Employers must maintain a balanced schedule and make sure they are in compliance with government regulations. That’s why it is important that managers use time off requests forms that contain all … Read more
The HR team has a lot on its plate. From onboarding new employees to conducting exit interviews, HR oversees every step of the employee lifecycle. These days, most of the administration that currently takes up the HR team’s time can be streamlined with automation. Leave management software takes the hassle out of scheduling time off … Read more
Employees may need to use paid time off (PTO) for any number of reasons: sick time, personal days, vacation. While fielding PTO requests is no one’s favorite activity, efficient PTO management will boost employee satisfaction and productivity. Managers need to consider how to process time off requests from both non-exempt and exempt employees. While non-exempt … Read more
Taking time off is good for employees; it prevents burnout and increases job satisfaction. Leave management, however, can be a headache for overworked HR teams. Poor absence management can lead to understaffed shifts or costly legal problems. To make sure employees get time to recharge and managers don’t lose their minds, many businesses rely on … Read more
Bereavement leave in California has been a long time coming. The first legislation mandating bereavement leave appeared (but did not pass) in 2007. Now, thirteen years later, Assembly Bill 2999 may finally ensure leave to all California employees who have lost loved ones. Why now? Legislators have said that many Californians may lose loved ones … Read more
Americans famously value hard work. Research shows that 11% of Americans work more than 50 hours a week and 33% work weekends and holidays. Proactive businesses know that such a rigorous schedule will inevitably lead to employee burn out. That’s why more companies are exploring innovative personal time off policies. Well-rested employees make for a … Read more
Tracking employee absences in the workplace can be challenging at times. Of course, taking time off is sometimes unavoidable. Employees may take absences for sick leave, bereavement, child care or sometimes they just need a well-deserved rest and vacation. Today we’re going to look at how you can keep track of these employee absences. What … Read more
All HR managers will be familiar with paid time off (PTO) requests. Growing in popularity, offering this is becoming a crucial factor in clinching new hires. Everyone loves the freedom to take leave of absence, without having to worry about their salary at the end of the month. This post will cover all you need … Read more
Employee furlough schemes are put into place to support workers during times when a business may have financial difficulties. Whether it be a global pandemic or an economic recession, furlough is on standby to offer job protection to those who cannot work. Read on to learn more about how furlough works, how it is different … Read more