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Live From #SHRMLeg 2017: State and Local Employment Trends to Watch
With the White House and both chambers of Congress controlled by Republicans, HR is waiting to see what changes the federal government might hold in store for employers this year. But it would be a...
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State Laws Aim to Minimize Joint Employment Liability for Franchisors
Drive down seemingly any major street in suburbia, and you are bound to see a McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Subway or 7- Eleven. Franchises are everywhere and a business model for an employer seeking to...
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The Heat Is On – Summer Dress Code Do’s and Don’ts
With the onset of summer, rising temperatures and longer days, employers may want to consider implementing a summer dress code as an inexpensive way to improve employee productivity and morale and make...
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Mid-Year Employee Handbook Checkup: Get Ready for 2018
If things get quiet around the workplace this summer, it may be a good idea to revisit your employee handbook and check out policies that may need to be reviewed and/or revised based on recent changes...
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SHRM Annual 2017: When HR Goes Marching “All In”
Perhaps it was the Jazz riffs greeting us as we made our way through the conference halls, or this year’s theme and call to action for HR to go “All In” regarding their commitment to the HR profession,...
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10 Employee Handbook Mistakes Your Organization May Be Making
An employee handbook is an important communication tool between an employer and its employees and a valuable resource for setting forth workplace standards to guide employee behavior and performance...
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Predictive Scheduling Near Top of 2017 Workplace Trends
One of the more notable workplace trends of 2017 involves the rise of predictive scheduling. These measures require companies to give notice to employees before any scheduling changes are made. Oregon...
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Yes, Payroll Managers, You Can Ace Year-End 2017: Here’s How
Almost the entire US federal tax system hinges on one little form – Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. As an employee, I take for granted that my employer will correctly complete my W-2, get my copy to...
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How HR Challenges Will Change and Transform from 2017 to 2018
As the new calendar year draws closer, employers are bound to face challenges and obstacles when it comes to complying with new federal, state and local laws, maintaining their workplaces and managing...
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Making the Most of Your 2018 Employee Handbook
The end of the year is a perfect time to assess what is working and what is not when it comes to employee handbooks. It is also a good idea to run a compliance check and make sure your employee...
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Minimizing Employers’ Holiday Party Risks: Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold
With holiday season almost here, workplace holiday parties are also coming soon. These parties are often a good idea to encourage camaraderie among employees and managers and thank your workforce for...
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The Top 15 HR Compliance Issues of 2018 – Are You Ready?
As 2018 draws near, employers need to take a long hard look at their workforce and gear up for the challenges that lie ahead. To get a pulse on what the top HR and employment issues are in the...
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The NLRB Goes Back to the Future
It did not come as a shock to many when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) took advantage of its narrow window with a Republican-majority in late 2017 and overturned many controversial...
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Employers Need to Get in the Game: Tips for Handling Super Bowl Betting Pools
With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, many employees are busy making plans to watch the big game. But that’s not all they are planning as seminal sporting events like the Super Bowl and the NCAA’s...
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Engage Your Staff in Developing Your Strategic Plan
How do we get our employees engaged so they help achieve the goals and objectives in our strategic plan? It’s a common management conundrum, not just for HR leaders, but for others as well. After all,...
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Protecting the Workplace from the Flu Outbreak of 2018
This year’s flu season is setting dangerous records and people must take measures to protect themselves and their loved ones. Since the flu knows no boundaries, employers are not immune from the...
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Can Embracing March Madness Improve Employee Engagement?
The signs are upon us that spring is coming. The clocks have sprung forward, the trees and flowers are starting to bloom (in some parts of the country at least), and March Madness has arrived! It’s...
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Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current When Laws Change Rapidly
“Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.” Interestingly enough, this often quoted line from the beloved ‘80s movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” can...
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Guns in the Workplace: What Should Employers Do Now?
In the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the passionate marches soon after, the topic of guns is at the forefront of many conversations. No...
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Engage Your Employees Without Letting Them Drive the Bus, Says @TimSackett
Employee engagement is always a key topic because of its close connection to an organization’s ability to retain its workers. An organization that ignores its employees does so at its peril. But is...
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