Best Practices | Employee Relations
The purpose of an employee handbook is to provide a consistent means of communication regarding policies, best practices and resources for everyone within the organization. The handbook is a guide that allows managers as well as staff to understand the expectations of role and responsibilities. However, there are consequences to using the organization’s handbook incorrectly or ineffectively.
The first of the calendar year is a popular time for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) renewals and enrollments. However, as an HR professional, I have found employees do not always have an understanding of what an FSA is and the benefits of an FSA enrollment. Nevertheless, let’s explore a few of the typical problems and questions that come up during FSA renewals and enrollments.
Best Practices | Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition
We’ve all heard about the high cost of hiring the wrong person. How can you prevent these costly mis-hires? When interviewing, focus on the candidates’ qualifications and fit with the organization and team. Here are five interview questions and six techniques which will help you identify top performers in your interview process.
Risk Management | Best Practices | Employee Relations
Remember when a snow day meant no school and neighborhood snowball fights? The challenges of navigating winter weather closures can be far more difficult when you’re running a company. What if your company closes for a week between Christmas and New Year’s; are you required to pay employees? The following guidelines should help you determine your legal obligations for these common winter payroll issues.
