What should we include in a job description?

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Business Tips

Answered by the HR Experts Accurate and carefully crafted job descriptions are essential for attracting and keeping new employees, setting clear performance expectations, and serving as a critical line of defense in many types of employment litigation. Effective job...

How can we help our employees feel more comfortable providing feedback about their managers?

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts Employees are often uncomfortable providing feedback about their managers because they fear workplace tension or retaliation, they aren’t sure what to say, or they don’t believe anything will change. The following practices can help address...

We are hosting an event and would like to allow our employees to bring a guest. Should we put limits on who they can invite (e.g., their spouse)?

by | Sep 7, 2024 | Business Tips

The decision is up to you, but we don’t generally recommend limiting who can be a “plus one.” Not everyone has a spouse or significant other, so allowing employees to bring whomever they want is more inclusive and inviting. They’re more likely to attend...

We have two employees who openly dislike each other. How can we help them work together effectively?

by | Aug 14, 2024 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources

Personal animosity can create a toxic environment and obstruct productivity beyond the individuals directly involved. We recommend the following practices to help improve the situation: Investigate the cause or causes of the conflict. It’s easy to jump to conclusions...

When can we deduct from an exempt employee’s pay?

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Business Tips, Time & Attendance

In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary for that week. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholdings and benefit elections. There are a handful of other situations in which a...

If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off?

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Business Tips, Earned Paid Leave, Time & Attendance

It depends on why your employee needs the unpaid time off and what you’ve done in the past. In some situations, such as those that would be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or a similar state...