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A leave of absence policy clearly outlines the various types of leave offered by a company, including time off for sickness, medical appointments, and statutory or contractual holiday entitlements. As an employer, it is important to create a clearly detailed policy and communicate it to all staff. It must take into account all types of … Read more
Effective talent acquisition will make or break your company. Great software can smooth the recruitment process, paving the way for businesses to quickly source and hire top candidates. On the other hand, the clunky interfaces of bad software will only bog down the recruiting team and deter would-be applicants. How can you find the best … Read more
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 this atmosphere of uncertainty, the path forward may be unclear and possible solutions unpromising. Don’t give in to the temptation to throw your hands up in the air or throw … Read more
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 that effectively manage staff relations are more likely to achieve employee engagement. And this ultimately improves the bottom line of an organization. In this post, we will look at what … Read more
Losing a loved one is a very sensitive matter. Any employer should approach this issue with care and consideration. Many people find this topic difficult to talk about or express their feelings openly. Therefore, employers and HR managers need to be aware of the best practices for approaching bereavement leave. It will help manage the … Read more
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 “Gig Economy.” As companies like Uber, Lyft, Amazon, and Grubhub have grown, the number of casual workers has grown too. For workers, these gigs are a “side hustle,” but for … Read more
This week, in our series of HR expert interviews, I had the pleasure of connecting with Jasmine Bailey, a Human Resources Associate for Belk, a retail department store based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Belk’s warm and welcoming Southern-style stretches across 16 Southern states. The portfolio company of the private equity firm Sycamore Partners, based … Read more
Due to Coronavirus, the working world has rapidly changed. In order to stop the spread of the virus, employees are now under lockdown and companies are having to enforce a work from home policy. This has caused a huge upheaval for many businesses. Yet, companies should continue operating as normal. A savvy business will have … Read more
Training supervisors and employees to understand and respond to all forms of harassment is essential for building a positive workplace. Whereas every employee has the right to work in a safe place, every employer has the responsibility to ensure this is so. Workplaces must be respectful, inclusive and tolerant. It is important that workplace harassment … Read more