Employees are often more than willing to put in extra hours to help accomplish a specific team or company goal. Participating in special events, trade shows, product launches, and other occasional high-intensity activities can be fun and rewarding for motivated staff members. In these circumstances, it can be tempting to
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Have You Trained a Manager Today? Here’s Why You Should.
Of course you train your new hires on how to do their jobs. That’s a given. But what about your newly minted supervisors? Are you teaching them how to be good at managing people and processes? If not, you should be. Being a good manager or supervisor requires a combination
Overwhelmed by Overtime? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Depending on what kind of business you’re running and the kind of work your employees are doing, it can be difficult to manage the various kinds of time your employees are clocking. Or not clocking. Or should be clocking. The bottom line is this: When employees put in extra hours,
When Remote Work Doesn’t Work
Remote work has become more popular than ever, with both businesses and employees embracing its many benefits: increased flexibility and productivity, reduced commute times and operational costs, and happier workers. But with remote work becoming more widespread, these same employees and businesses may also be discovering the potential downsides of
Got Overtime? Make Sure You’re Handling It Correctly.
When it comes to payroll mishaps, there’s a lot at stake. Costly fines, penalties, and litigation can do serious damage to your company. Even if your payroll mistake is accidental and relatively small, it can quickly balloon into a large financial burden. One company’s $608 overtime mistake ended up costing
Your Employee Handbook: Beyond Rules and Regulations
You know it’s important for businesses to have an employee handbook, but you may be wondering how having one in place can benefit both you and your employees. Beyond spelling out company policies and rules, a well-written employee handbook can be a very useful workplace tool for both employers
Are You Working Remotely or Remotely Working?
Remote work is getting a lot of attention right now. So is oat milk. But that doesn’t mean it’s for everybody. Every business is different, and so is every employee. If you mention working remotely to a group of people, you’ll likely get two distinct reactions: A dreamy look crossing
How to Keep Your Workplace Safe
We know what you’re thinking: Did this guy fall or is he just breakdancing? When it comes to evaluating risk at work, things may not always be what they appear. Something you may think is perfectly safe could have hidden risks. And something that looks like a disaster could just be a talented