Although some companies will choose to extend a job offer in an informal way, such as over the phone, another approach is to “put it in writing”. I recommend always extending a verbal offer, followed up with a written offer. Putting your job offer in writing helps to clearly spell out your job offer to […]
Supervisors : 7 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Poor Workplace Behavior
Transcript of ESBHR Podcast #23: Supervisors : 7 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Poor Workplace Behavior Listen to the audio. One of the things that I’ve found to be consistent when working with supervisors is that there is a reluctance to deal with behavioral issues in the workplace. This of course is not surprising […]
Sample Termination Letter – How to Write an Effective Letter of Termination
Unfortunately, at some point most supervisors will find the need to write a letter of termination for an employee who is not meeting expectations or who has violated the company code of conduct. There are a few factors to take into consideration before you begin to write a termination letter.
Workplace Theft Statistics – The Latest Statistics and How to Prevent Theft
An estimated 50 billion dollars are lost annually from US businesses due to employee theft. According to the International Foundation for Protection Officers, approximately 75% of all employees have stolen from their employers at least once in the duration of their careers.
The Office Romance: An Employers Guide to Dealing with Dating at Work
When the love bug bites two employees, it’s often left to managers and HR personnel to deal with the consequences of the office romance. It’s not an uncommon situation. A CareerBuilder.com survey revealed that nearly 40% of participants had dated a co-worker…
Workplace Drama? Employer’s Guide to Understanding Work Stress Reactions
Does a worker react with all the drama of a five-year-old when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly? Does a staffer respond to a reprimand by being mean to co-workers? Work stress caused by feelings of unfair treatment can trigger a host of counterproductive reactions…
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Employer FAQs
Did an outgoing worker copy client data files and use them for his or her new job? Has an employee accessed a company database to obtain a fellow employee’s home address? If a worker taps into business data without authorization or exceeding the authorization they’ve been granted…
Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements
Should you pay an employee who answers the office phone over lunch break? Do you compensate a worker who is on-call while at home? Figuring out when to compensate workers can be tricky in some situations. This basic fact sheet will help business owners navigate the finer points of the…
Professional Dress in the Workplace: Communicate Your Dress Code Policy
Shorts and flip flops. Sneakers and sandals. Denim jackets, halter dresses and t-shirts. Sounds like the way people dress when they are taking a trip to the mall or the beach. These days, it’s also the dress code for many an employee in the modern workplace.
Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2
Small businesses run on people power. Employing those people, however, requires business owners and managers to meet a number of obligations outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here is part two of our guide to employer record keeping requirements.
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