Does your company have a formal onboarding process? If not, you should consider investing in a team of HR experts that can assist with onboarding new employees. A proper onboarding process will ensure greater performance and instill the necessary confidence and skills needed for the position. There are a couple mistakes companies make from the …
Read full articleThe short answer is yes — your business needs HR to achieve long-term success. Without having a team of HR experts on your side your company runs the risk of encountering issues that could cost you the bottom line. As your business increases in numbers, your concerns duplicate and gain complexity. Don’t overwhelm yourself with …
Read full articleThe chances of getting sued as an employer by your employees are getting increasingly higher. With laws constantly evolving and workplace equality being taken more seriously, you might often find yourself struggling to handle situations effectively. Give your business the long-term protection it needs — stay out of legal trouble and gain compliance by having …
Read full articleIf you haven’t thought about outsourcing HR, now is the time. As much as we may want to do everything on our own, the reality is that we can’t. And that’s the difference between a successful business and a business that’s subpar. As a small business owner, you’re often managing all aspects of the business, …
Read full articleThe need for sufficient employee benefit plans are growing rapidly given the complex fundamentals that make up a prosperous company. As businesses are continuing to evolve, staying up-to-date on shifts in employee policies, federal laws, compensation strategies, etc. are becoming more difficult than ever. Add the administration of employee benefit plans to the mix and …
Read full articleOne of the most pressing concerns employers have in 2019 is handling their company’s workplace policies. The importance of notifying employees of company changes is imperative to maintaining structure and ensuring that employees know their rights— and their role. As society shifts, workplace policies have gained complexity while navigating through contemporary practices. By law, employers …
Read full articlePayroll and HR overlap in a way that is crucial to maintain a thriving business. Although these roles serve different functions in an organization, they’re both similarly involved in employee relations. Payroll is considered a function of HR because it pays and deals with the financial side of the employee. Since payroll activities are closely …
Read full articleWritten by: Jennifer Wheatley, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Addressing Workplace Violence Almost daily, we hear about another incident at a school, shopping center, or business where a violent event has occurred. Unfortunately, the number of workplace violence incidences is on the rise. The FBI reported that out of 160 active shooters between 2000 and 2013, 45.6% were …
Read full articleNot having an employee handbook is one of the most common and detrimental HR mistakes. Employee handbooks serve a valuable and necessary role, since they clearly communicate company goals and policy. Not properly explaining these features can have potentially devastating effects on your business. In this post, we explore the ways employee handbooks can set …
Read full articleAs a small business owner, you occupy a lot of roles — marketing, accounting, and human resources — and in some cases you might handle it all. It can be easy to let the HR side of things slip by the wayside, especially when things appear to be running smoothly. However, it’s important to understand …
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