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’ve just hired a remote employee who will be working in a different state. Do we need to make a new employee handbook?

by | Nov 8, 2024 | Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts You probably don’t need a whole new employee handbook, but you’ll certainly want to review the one you currently have in light of the laws in the state where the remote employee is located. As you may know, you need to follow the laws in the...

Do I need to post labor posters if I have remote and on-site employees?

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Human Resources

Question: We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see? Answered by the HR Experts: As you have remote and...

Connecticut Law Alert: Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law

by | Oct 12, 2024 | General News, Human Resources

Beginning January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law—which currently covers employers with 50 or more employees in the state and only applies to service workers—will be significantly expanded to cover almost all employees and employers. Below are some of the...

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...

Is there anything different we should do when terminating a remote employee?

by | Aug 5, 2024 | Human Resources

For the most part, no. Your termination process should look much the same. However, there are a few extra steps you may need to consider: If your employee is in a different state, follow the notice and other termination requirements for that location. For example, if...