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Hot Topics From Around the Web: Making the Grade- Employers Face Increased Scrutiny of Pre-Employment Testing Programs

If you’re thinking about implementing a pre-employment testing process for your company, you’ll want to read the article “Making the Grade: Employers Face Increased Scrutiny of Pre-Employment Testing Programs from the blog of law firm Vedder Price. [click to continue…]

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Employee Benefits = Employee Loyalty?

Are you sending your best employees to your competitors? In the average small business, six out of every ten employees are ready to take a job somewhere else. If you want to attract and retain the best talent to accelerate your company’s growth, you need a benefits package that stands out in your industry. According to a recent MetLife study, offering the right employee benefits can nearly double workforce loyalty. For employees who weigh benefits heavily as part of an overall employment package, it’s worth taking a look at your offerings periodically.

Here are some of the top benefits that employees expect: [click to continue…]

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ESBHR Podcast Interview: Paul Falcone- 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals

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(33 mins, 24 secs)

I’ve not shared a podcast in a few months, but this one interview will make up for that! Paul Falcone is a seasoned human resources executive who has written several very good books on having difficult conversations, hiring, and setting performance goals. Check out his book selections below. [click to continue…]

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6 Business Benefits of Employee Automated Time and Attendance Systems

Your employees could be stealing $800 or more each year with your blessing. Employee time theft is a rising concern across the small business community as workers come in late, take long lunches, clock out early and waste time on Facebook. If just a single employee making $10 an hour is late 15 minutes each workday, you are handing over $800 annually and getting nothing in return. One of the simplest solutions to get that money back is to implement an automated time and attendance system. Most costs are recouped within the first year, and the accumulated benefits far outweigh the initial investment.

Here are just a few advantages of electronic time and attendance systems: [click to continue…]

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