April: Annual reviews of employee handbooks are essential
Change is the only constant in life, according to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. This also is true of employee handbooks. To keep up with ever-changing laws and company policies, employers need to review employee handbooks annually with a Human Resources...
Employer Policies for Coping with Coronavirus
I am sharing an additional blog this month due to the fast-changing workplace issues concerning the spread of coronavirus and its impact on day-to-day business. For the latest federal guidelines, visit the Department of Labor’s website at...
March: Why workplace sexual harassment training is crucial
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction last month on charges of rape and criminal sexual assault is a pivotal event in the #MeToo movement. For employers, the Hollywood producer’s verdict should serve as a reminder of the importance of preventing sexual harassment in the...
February: HR consultants can save employers time, money
Small and mid-size employers often don’t have the time to handle day-to-day Human Resources tasks, but they may not have the finances to have a Human Resources manager on staff. A Human Resources consultant has the experience and expertise to step in and handle HR...
January: New year, new laws
The new year rings in new laws and changes in laws that employers and employees alike should know about. Workers in 24 states and 48 cities and counties will earn more money with an increase in the minimum wage in 2020, according to the National Employment Law...
December: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
How workplace diversity and inclusion boost bottom line Diversity and inclusion in the workplace have become hot issues. They are important both for compliance and for increasing the bottom line. Employers who don’t embrace diversity and inclusion will face issues,...
November: Keep It Fair – Avoid These Hiring Pitfalls
Recruiting and hiring workers must be a fair process Some company officials talk about the importance of diversity in the workplace, but they aren’t following through with their recruiting or hiring practices. Employers believe that posting positions internally and...
October: High reward, low-cost benefit with EAPs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are an inexpensive benefit that reap a high reward. Offered by employers at no cost to the employee, EAPs help employees manage such issues as finances, family matters, divorce, caregiving and addictions. The programs are...
September: Looming Overtime Changes
Department of Labor changes in overtime pay loom Changes in the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule and pay rate are on the horizon. The proposed changes include raising the salary level for exemptions for white-collar workers and updating the rate of pay used to...
