By HR Solutions Blog Team Imagine that you’re looking to hire an office manager. You post an ad on multiple online job boards and receive a ton of responses from interested applicants. For practical reasons, you can’t conduct in-person interviews with every candidate, so what can you do? Phone interviews, in conjunction with other pre-screening… read more

By HR Solutions Blog Team With ever-changing federal, state, and local laws, employers often wonder whether they can implement certain conduct-related policies. Here are answers to some common questions about workplace rules: Q: We have a TV in our break room and employees have gotten into political discussions as a result of watching the news…. read more

SOURCE: UNDERCOVER RECRUITER It is every employer’s dream to have a team that is self-driven, sets new goals and comes up with new ways to explore their challenges. They are the creative type, who value self-expression and consider fulfillment of their passion as a reward on its own. If you are one, you know what… read more

by Cheryl Snapp Conner Cut your losses immediately if the answer to any of these questions is yes. CREDIT: Getty Images They say experience is the best teacher. They’re right. As recently as two years ago, company ownership felt like single-handedly carrying the weight of the world. My assumptions about growing team members (they’re smart —… read more

As more jurisdictions enact leave laws and expand nondiscrimination requirements, you may need to take a closer look at your company’s attendance policies. Provisions that suggest employees will automatically be disciplined for missing work may not be compliant if the absence is protected under the law. Here are three scenarios to consider. Scenario #1: My… read more

In last week’s Tip, we reviewed guidelines for handling difficult conversations with employees. What happens when that conversation doesn’t lead to performance or conduct improvements? And when should you document these conversations? Here we address these and other common questions about documenting personnel issues. Q: Why do I need documentation when my employees are ‘at-will’?… read more

by HR Solutions Blog Team Many employers have supervised an employee who fails to meet sales targets, produces shoddy work, or who simply can’t get to work on time. While these employees may be difficult to manage, we can help you address poor performance effectively. The following are some frequently asked questions about handling poor… read more

by ADP Having difficult conversations with employees comes with the territory of being an employer. Whether it’s about a pay freeze, a denied promotion, or a violation of company policy, these conversations must be handled consistently and with care. General Guidelines: Here are some general guidelines for handling these types of conversations: Be proactive. Take… read more