For the small businesses that have continued to struggle in order to survive in this market, there has been a focus on providing new and various “benefits” in place of the annual raises that many can’t afford. They are realizing that many of their employees are either already looking for higher paying positions or soon… Continue reading Creative Employee Benefits: Positive or Negative?
Category: Employee Relations
Unlimited Vacation Time: Newest Perk?
One of the hardest things for a HR professional to track is vacation time, especially when it comes to salaried employees. There’s always the argument that because salaried employees aren’t require to track their working time that we can’t really track their vacation time…so why do we “award” them a specific block of vacation time… Continue reading Unlimited Vacation Time: Newest Perk?
Employers: Grief is NOT a “Stage”…It’s a Process
According to Psychology.com, bereavement is: the process of grieving and letting go of a loved one who has died. Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one and they will tell you the author of this definition has no idea what they are talking about. There is no timeframe on “getting over” the loss… Continue reading Employers: Grief is NOT a “Stage”…It’s a Process
#HRHorrorStories – Day 5 – And The Award Goes To….
If you have been following the #HRHorrorStories that were shared on #DTHR last week, you were probably thinking "yep, I've had that happen to me" or "I've had a similar experience." Those of us that have been in the field for a while think that we've heard it all! Well, get ready cause I'm willing… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 5 – And The Award Goes To….
#HRHorrorStories – Day 4 – Jobseeker No-No’s and Policy Pitfalls
Each day this week #DTHR's #HRHorrorStories has enlightened us to more and more "you won't believe this" stories that happen on a daily basis in HR and have shaped how we do business. And in sharing these stories, we hope that others will learn too. Day 4 of this series was no different. We went… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 4 – Jobseeker No-No’s and Policy Pitfalls
#HRHorrorStories Day 3 – Extra Pay & Bad-Mouthing Co-Workers
Continuing the series of #HRHorrorStories on #DTHR, we talked more about some of those common everyday mistakes employees - and managers - can make that can cause real headaches! We have all had that dream....and even joked with the Payroll Manager about doing it...of finding those mistaken "extra zeroes" at the end of your paycheck.… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories Day 3 – Extra Pay & Bad-Mouthing Co-Workers
#HRHorrorStories – Day 2 – Bathrooms, Bomb Threats & HR Safety
If you have worked in HR, you have had your share of stories that most people will never believe. Day 2 of Drive Thru HR's #HRHorrorStories reminded many people of this fact but also the lessons we learn from each other. Our first story involved an employee injury that took place in the company restroom.… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 2 – Bathrooms, Bomb Threats & HR Safety
#HRHorrorStories – Day 1 – Your Employees & The Internet
This week on Drive Thru HR (#DTHR), the topic is HR horror stories…those incidents and events that not only left us speechless but also spurred changes and policies in the workplace. On Day 1, the topic of discussion centered around employees use of the Internet at work – more specifically, visiting inappropriate sites while on… Continue reading #HRHorrorStories – Day 1 – Your Employees & The Internet
Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”
Growing up in Chicago, I have seen my share of blizzards. Just last night we had one that dropped 20 inches on the city, making it the 5th largest snowfall to date. Other areas have seen their share this season as well, especially those on the East Coast. Are we “equipped” to deal with such… Continue reading Yes, Your Company Needs a “Snow Day Policy”
You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!
As you start to look around this year, you will see a lot of articles and comments about how companies need to create retention plans. Yes, the market has changed and is now a “jobseeker’s market” and that has some companies concerned that they will loose some of their higher caliber employees but focusing on… Continue reading You’re Doing It All Wrong – Don’t Focus on Retention!
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