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Up-to-date handbook a vital tool for onboarding, training, and more

Employees and their supervisors need to know the rules, and handbooks need to communicate that information. But getting the most from a handbook means putting it to work in onboarding new employees, training managers and supervisors, defending employers when employees complain, and more.  Charles S. Plumb and Courtney Bru, attorneys with McAfee & Taft in […]

Leadership Practices that Work Regardless of Company Size

From Dan Oswald: As a way to honor the individuals who have taught me critical life lessons about people and business, I’ve invited several to write guest columns to run in this space over the next few weeks. Today’s voice of experience is provided by a mentor whose business acumen and people skills have guided […]

How to Implement Flex Schedules for Your Employees that Work (Part 2)

Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are the remaining steps for implementing flex schedules for your employees that work. Step 4. Determine Flex Schedules You’ll Offer It’s important to remember that not all employees or organizations will want or benefit from the same type of flex schedule options. Some employees may prefer to work remotely twice […]

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How Leaders Can Save Employees (and Themselves) from Overwhelm in the New Year

Transitioning from one year to the next can be hectic, not only for families but also for businesses focused on new revenue goals, project completions and 2018 planning. Chances are, everyone in your organization is feeling the pressure after taking off for the holidays to get back into the swing of things as quickly and […]

Does Your Horrible Boss Hate You?

Results of the latest Find Employment Survey out of the United Kingdom show there is room for improvement in management/employee relations, especially since 39%) thinks that the boss dislikes him or her. Maybe it is due to the fact that: 3% of workers have been physically attacked by their boss. 6% of employees have been […]

Reports of Labor Exploitation Can Lead to Employment Authorization

Deferred action is a streamlined and expedited tool that can shield vulnerable migrant and immigrant workers from threats of deportation for reporting unsafe or exploitative employers. Employers taking advantage of risky work conditions need to be on notice of these new protections. Temporary Protection and Employment Authorization The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced […]