Managing employee performance is a day-to-day task, not a once-a-year obligation. These tips can not only help you determine where a worker falls on a rating scale but also help you take the next steps for both underachievers and top performers. Before the Appraisal Period: Putting more thought and effort into the initial performance standards […]
Common Employee Management Mistakes That Employers Make
Employee management is not an exact science. At the same time, research proves that certain manager mistakes can have a devastating impact on employee morale, operational productivity, and the company’s bottom line. Have you been trapped by one of these six common employee management mistakes? 1. Managing the Masses Do you view “the department” as […]
How To Choose HR Services: Tips For Small Businesses
How much time are you spending in the “HR office” instead of your own office? If your business does not have an HR professional on staff or an HR services provider waiting on call, you could be shortchanging your company and spreading your talents too thin. HR specialists can help with a number of tasks, […]
What You Need To Include In Your New Employee Orientation Program
Have you wondered why some potential superstars show up to work the first day and never return? A new employee orientation process is the crucial link between this new employee, her supervisor, and the rest of the organization. Research shows that if that link is not established starting on day one, retention can drop by […]
How To Write An Honest Employee Performance Review
You want to tell the truth, but sometimes the truth is hard. What do you do when you need to write an honest employee performance review, good or bad? Importance of Honesty Writing an accurate appraisal can be difficult. Some employees are easily offended, others become enraged at low scores or final warnings, and both […]
Why You Should Care About Workforce Management
You deal with workforce management every day, but you may not have a specific strategy or goals in writing. By defining a plan and putting proven tools in place, your business can take an active approach to continuing its growth, attracting additional talent, and increasing employee productivity for minimal costs. Companies like yours have high […]
Does Your Business Need An Employee Confidentiality Agreement?
How would you react if you found out that your former employee revealed crucial information about your company to your closest rival in the industry? Unfortunately, this can and does occur. One way to be proactive and to set expectations around how proprietary company information should be handled is to have a employee confidentiality agreement. […]
Guest Post: The New Background Check – Using Social Media To Evaluate Job Candidates
For hiring managers and human resource departments, background checks can be an important part of choosing the best candidate for an open position. The standard background check includes items like driving and financial records, employment history and personal references. But as digital interactions become more common, social media gives hiring managers and HR professionals another […]
Working Parents- What Employers Can Do To Ease The Load
You want your business to retain talented, productive individuals, but you may be overlooking the needs of an important segment of your workforce: working parents. Helping these employees achieve a work life balance can have a dramatic impact on morale and performance. How the Challenges of Working Parents Can Impact Your Business The obligations of […]
Guest Post: 4 Benefits of Keeping in Touch with Former Employees
When a trusted and long-time employee quits, moving on to bigger and better things, your work environment may suffer a few days of sadness. Soon enough, however, a replacement comes in, and the world moves on. As an employer, it may initially make more sense to focus on your employees who are here to stay, […]
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