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May 21, 2013 by Tim Austin, Group Management Services Leave a Comment

Forming the Habit of HR Success

Forming the Habit of HR Success

When I was 18-years-old, I sold books door-to-door.I was introduced to a very influential piece of literature called “The Common Denominator of Success,” written by Albert E. N. Gray. This little piece of literature is something I have read and re-read, taught from, and shared with others.I still carry it with me everyday (and it has been many years since I was 18).

Filed Under: Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: hr success, HR Tips

April 23, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

New Hire Checklist for 2013

New Hire Checklist for 2013

Recruiting and hiring a new employee takes a lot of time and effort, but once your organization has signed off on a new hire, there is still more work to be done to make sure he or she has everything in place so that your new employee is fully integrated into the organization.

Checklists are a best practice that will help to ensure that your employee understands the company culture, employee policies, benefits and more.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: New Hire Checklist, onboarding checklist

March 29, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Many businesses face uncertainty at times, and this can lead employees to feel unsure and unsettled. News about the economy, downsizing in the company, or input from others in the organization can cause employees to have a bleak outlook. The last thing human resources wants is increased turnover due to a rough patch in business or a dip in revenue.

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Engagement, employee engagement strategy, HR Tips, Management Tips, managing employees, supervisor tips

March 28, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hot Topics From Around The Web:
Higher Court States that Coming to Work on Time May not be an Essential Function of Some Jobs

Hot Topics From Around The Web: <small><div class="subtitle_header">Higher Court States that Coming to Work on Time May not be an Essential Function of Some Jobs</div></small>

One of the basic expectations that every manager has for staff is the assumption that their employees should arrive to work on time.

It’s a core policy in every employee handbook and policy and procedure manual for organizations across the country.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: attendance policy, Employee attendance, employment law

March 27, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Is Your Organization Ready to Take Advantage of Social Media for Team Building?
Free Management Ebook

Is Your Organization Ready to Take Advantage of Social Media for Team Building? <small><div class="subtitle_header">Free Management Ebook</div></small>

Organizations can create an effective and scalable social media strategy. Social media can and should be used for more than just networking. It’s a great tool that can be used to meet a wide range of business goals including employee engagement and team building.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Engagement, Free management ebooks, social media business strategies

March 22, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

New Employment Forms:
Family Medical Leave & I-9

New Employment Forms: <small><div class="subtitle_header">Family Medical Leave & I-9</div></small>

U.S. employers should be aware that there will be changes to the I-9 , (Employment Eligibility Form) and posters outlining legalities related to Family Medical Leave.

Employment Eligibility Form: The updated employment verification form is available now. Changes include a new format and additional instructions. You’ll need to transition to the new form for all new employees and for employees who need to be re-verified by May 7, 2013.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: changes in family medical leave, Employment eligibility form, I-9 form

March 19, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock

6 Recent Employment Law Trends and Court Decisions That Employers Need To Know

6 Recent Employment Law Trends and Court Decisions That Employers Need To Know

Here’s a short list of the latest news on court decisions and trends in employment from around the web:

Filed Under: Employment Law, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employment law, employment law court decisions

March 16, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Want to Save Money and Increase Productivity?
– Offer Your Employees a Wellness Program

Want to Save Money and Increase Productivity? <small><div class="subtitle_header">– Offer Your Employees a Wellness Program</div></small>

More and more these days, leading companies offer wellness programs for their staff. Why? Because they know that employees living a healthy, balanced lives are more productive in the long run. According to recent research, there is a direct relationship between modifiable lifestyle risks and lower worker productivity…

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, employee management, employee management tips, employee wellness program, HR Tips, Management Tips

March 12, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Can You Terminate Employment Of A Disabled Employee On Medical?

Can You Terminate Employment Of A Disabled Employee On Medical?

Employers should always practice due diligence when it comes to employee accommodations related to disability.  But what happens in cases where an accommodation is not possible?  What rights do employers have? What about an employees’ right to reasonable accommodation based on the ADA, versus an employers’ business needs? The law firm of Baker Olmsted & […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Reasonable Accomodations Under ADA

March 8, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast #32: Should Employers Access Candidate Facebook Pages

ESBHR Podcast #32: Should Employers Access Candidate Facebook Pages

More employers are considering using social media platforms such as Facebook to check references and to gain a better sense of their potential employees.

But there’s been an interesting trend to checking the Facebook pages of potential candidates that some employers are exploring based on media reports. Companies are asking job applicants to actually provide their Facebook password.

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Podcast, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: can I ask for facebook passwords, employers and facebook passwords

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