by Michael Gorman – RecruitLoop Many employers have been there. Everything at the office is going great and everyone seems to be happy. Your team is performing superbly and the latest project is nothing but a piece of cake for them. They communicate, delegate, collaborate, and do everything the company needs. And then, all of… read more
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5 Ways to Build Resilience During Tough Times
by Nick Hedges – RecruitLoop Life doesn’t always work out the way you think it will. You may think you are on a path. Things are going well. All your ducks are in a line. And then when you least expect it, everything changes. Let’s suppose you recently commenced a new job. You are excited…. read more
How To Get All The Players On Your Team To Truly Work Together
by: Phil Kleweno – FORBES Remember high school? There were the cool kids, the nerds, the fashion mavens, the jocks — all sitting at their own tables in the cafeteria. In business, people can feel like they’re back in high school, not sure how they fit in, where they’re welcome, who’s in and who’s out…. read more
Four Common Employee Requests & How to Respond
by: RUN If an employee comes to you with a request for employment verification, access to his or her personnel file, a job accommodation, or someone else to pick up his or her paycheck, will you know how to respond? Here are some guidelines for handling these types of requests. #1: Employment Verification: Employees seeking… read more
Recordkeeping FAQs: Retention, Access & More
by: RUN Various laws dictate which records employers must retain, for how long, and who should have access to those records. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about employee recordkeeping: Q: How long must I keep employee records? A: It depends on the law. For example, the Immigration Reform and Control Act… read more
Fantasy Football & the Workplace: Is There A Flag Down on the Field?
by: RUN Football season is in full swing and millions of Americans are participating in fantasy football leagues. In these leagues, individuals draft virtual teams and earn points based on how well their players do in actual games. Some fantasy football leagues involve money (participants pay entry fees and win money if their virtual teams… read more
How to Handle 7 Types of Problem Employees
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Your Top 5 Paid Time Off (PTO) Questions Answered
by RUN Many employers provide paid time off (PTO) benefits to their employees. However, with laws impacting how employees can accrue and use PTO, it’s no surprise employers have questions. Here are some of the most common questions related to paid time off: Q: Am I required to provide my part-time employees with paid time… read more
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Should Managers Be Required to Take Courses in Hiring and Firing? Yes!
by Dean Karrel – LinkedIn Over the past week, I have had two clients tell me some pretty disturbing stories about experiences they have had with managers from two companies. One person said she had been on three interviews with one company, two with another, and then never heard a thing. This is even after… read more