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Businesses can be complex, interdepartmental webs of cooperation and codependence. When salespeople must backtrack on pricing they promised to a potential customer, it may be because someone in the finance department initially provided incorrect information. When a customer service representative receives an angry call from a frustrated customer, it may be due to shoddy work […]
Everywhere we turn, store fronts and restaurants are posting signs seeking applicants for vacant positions. And the phenomenon isn’t limited to just the service industry. Employers in the transportation, logistics, and manufacturing sectors are just as desperate for applicants.
California has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 685 requiring employers to notify employees and contractors in the event of a “potential exposure” to COVID-19 and alert local health departments about coronavirus “outbreaks” in their workplaces. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021.
When reviewing salary budgets, employers often must make some tough decisions. For example, should the company lead, lag, or lead/lag the market rate? What variables play a role in aging market data to suit the needs of the business? When is it time to retire your current market data? The best strategy depends on your […]
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Candidates pay attention to the entire recruiting experience, regardless of whether they end up working for your organization.
Yesterday we looked at the pros of required drug testing at your organization. Today we’ll look at the cons.
It’s important to remember that discipline must be applied consistently among all employees. For example, if employee A and employee B, similarly situated, engage in similar misconduct, both employees should receive the same type of discipline. Ignore this rule at your peril.
To maintain legal compliance, employers must advise employees of many of their rights—and several of these notices must be made in the form of a publicly visible posting or notice.