If you are worried about employee productivity issues, keeping a closer eye on your workers may not be the best approach to solving the problem. In fact, a recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard University suggests that exactly the opposite tends to happen the closer you watch your employees. For the study, the researchers […]
Reining In the Spirits. Don’t let Alcohol Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
Serving alcohol at your annual holiday office party might seem like an innocuous idea but it is one that’s fraught with legal dangers. Alcohol related missteps and mishaps are a major cause of workplace litigation around the holiday season. An employee harassing a female coworker or getting into an accident after having one too many […]
ESBHR HR Podcast #33: Employee Motivation Tips with Taro Fukuyama of Any Perk
Managers often ask how they can retain and motivate their employees in ways that are meaningful but that don’t always involve spending large sums of money in terms of bonuses or raises? Studies show that money, although important to employees is not always the prime motivator when it comes to job satisfaction. Taro Fukuyama of […]
Revisiting the Office Romance – What Employers Can Do To Reduce Liability
Dating at work has always been a bit of an awkward workplace issue for employers, but in the last fifteen years it has become far more integrated with potential legal risks. When an office romance goes bad, employers can find that they are in the middle of a harassment claim or, held responsible for not […]
The 10 Practices That Differentiate Great Supervisors From The Rank and File
In a survey conducted by Gallup, participants identified having a “bad” boss or supervisor as the number one reason why they decided to quit their jobs; a compelling statistic when you think about the fact that there are roughly 125 million adults employed in the U.S. The survey also found that poor management decreases workplace […]
Is Your Company Dress Code Policy Too Old School?
Most companies have established dress code policies that look something like this: Appropriate dress is required for all staff. T-shirts, shorts, jeans, mini skirts or other non-business attire is not acceptable in the office. If you have any questions regarding what is considered appropriate office attire, please speak with your supervisor and/or human resources. According […]
How Do You Realistically Improve Employee Productivity – Don’t Over Think It
Employee productivity – how to maintain it and how to increase – it will always be important to management. We know that we need for our employees to produce for the health and success of the company. The mistake that we often make is that we complicate the process of making sure that our staff […]
5 Ways To Prevent Theft During The Holidays
Holiday gift buying brings increased traffic to most retailers. However, with the increased revenue and sales often comes increased security concerns. If you own or manage a small business, you know how theft can really impact your bottom line. As we head into the holiday shopping season, it’s time to consider measures for thwarting would-be […]
Things That Your Staff Do That Drive New Hires Away
Employee turnover is a data point that every manager wants to be conscious of no matter the size of your company.
After all, who wants to spend the time energy, and money that it takes to hire the right candidates only to see them walk out the door a short time later.
Are You Responsible For The Inappropriate Behavior Of Your Vendors?
What do you do when a vendor who is on your premises to provide a service, such as a vendor that delivers office supplies, or a training consultant hired to provide services to your organization, causes problems in your workplace? Most employers may take the position that because the vendor…
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