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Didn’t Expect This to Come Up at the Disciplinary Meeting … Now What??! 5 Steps for Employers

Disciplinary meetings do not always go as planned. For example, employees sometimes choose this moment to disclose new information that may raise legal concerns. Steven T. Collis, an editor of the Colorado Employment Law Letter, has five steps for employers to reduce lawsuit worries—so ensure your managers are trained appropriately. During and after a disciplinary […]

Case Study: How to Avoid Common Arizona Employer Handbook Mistakes

While the number of employment laws Arizona employers are required to follow has steadily increased over the years, employment in Arizona remains largely policy-based. This means employment handbooks are critical to managing employee expectations, establishing performance and behavior standards, and protecting employers from legal liabilities. However, many handbooks fall short of their intended purpose because […]

10 Principles to Make Your Sales Compensation Plan Effective

Creating an effective sales compensation plan is a key component of a company’s overall compensation administration. The goal is to craft a sales compensation plan that motivates team members to perform strongly. Here are 10 principles to make sure your sales compensation plan is effective. Creating an effective sales compensation plan is a key component […]

Say ‘Nein’ to Nonstop E-mails to Save Workers’ Sanity

Americans are so obsessed with checking their e-mails on their smartphones almost 24/7—even those sent by their bosses—that they check them on weekends and vacation and sometimes walk into telephone poles or out into streets while reading them. But does the constant contact with work cause employees unreasonable and unhealthy stress? “Jawohl,” says German Employment […]

3 New Training Tips for Using New Technologies in the New Year

  The technology website Geek Wire published advice from ergonomics writer Larry Swanson, author of Scared Sitless, the Office Fitness Book. In the past few years, tablets and smartphones have made huge inroads in workplaces of all types. According to Swanson, the compact size and portability of the devices make work and life better in […]

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Creating Gender Balance in Your Organization

On International Women’s Day, the last thing you want to hear is workers not taking gender-related issues seriously. But sadly, that’s the current state we’re in, according to new Randstad US survey findings.

Unhappy with Your Recruiting Efforts? Change Your Perception

Over the last century, the process of reaching candidates has evolved from handwritten letters and carrier pigeons to window signs, in-person interviews, online listings, phone interviews, and now, text recruiting. While technological shifts have transformed how people communicate, these shifts have also created a more dynamic, ever-evolving business world. 

SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Raises Complex Policy Problems for Employers

A number of high-profile companies are speaking out against the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision overruling Roe v. Wade, and they are backing up their criticism by vowing to help employees wishing to travel for legal abortions. But employers taking such action may face tricky legal issues.

Should You Hire Or Outsource?

In-house and outsourced talent both have advantages, and a successful company will inevitably use a little of both. You’ll want full-time, in-house employees you can rely on for these elements that you’ve built your brand around. However, your team may not be experts in many aspects of your business, such as back-office accounting, IT, or […]