Employers
Brave Leadership: Seven Hallmarks Of Truly Courageous Leaders
By Margie Warrell – Forbes A robotic revolution, looming trade wars, random gun violence, chemical warfare… little wonder so many people are feeling anxious. Little wonder also that ‘VUCA’ – a term standing for volatile, uncertain, complex and ambitious – has become such a trendy managerial acronym. We live in anxious and uncertain times. The…
Read More5 Ways to Help Your Team Achieve Better Results
By Zorian Rotenberg – RecruitLoop To determine how well a manager is performing in their role, we look at the performance of their team. If the team is achieving their objectives, it means the manager is doing well. Yet, even when managers help their direct reports set goals, teams may fall short in terms of…
Read MoreYour Recordkeeping Checklist for Spring Cleaning
By Run ADP A number of federal, state, and local laws dictate which records employers must retain, for how long, and who should have access to those records. Here’s a checklist to help you review your company’s recordkeeping practices: Are personnel files complete for each employee? Review each personnel file to ensure that it includes…
Read MoreHarassment Investigations: An Employer’s Guide
By Run ADP When employers learn about allegations of sexual or other harassment, they have a duty to launch a prompt, impartial, and thorough investigation. Effective investigations can promote a safe, fair, and productive work environment and can help prevent harassment from reoccurring. Here are some guidelines for conducting a comprehensive investigation: Take all complaints…
Read MoreYour Vacation Policy Checklist
By RunADP The warmer months are a popular time for employees to take vacation. While managing vacation requests can be a challenge, an effective and well communicated vacation policy can help. Here’s a checklist to help you review your policy. Is it clear who is eligible? Be clear about who is eligible to accrue and…
Read MoreDOL Unpaid Intern Test: What Employers Need to Know
By Run ADP In January, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will use a “primary beneficiary” test to determine whether interns should be considered employees who are entitled to the minimum wage, overtime, and other protections of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about…
Read MoreKeys to Preventing Workplace Violence
By Run ADP Each year, about 500 workers are killed as a result of work-related homicides and about 15,000 are subjected to work-related assaults, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace violence can occur anywhere and at any time. That’s why it’s important to implement workplace violence prevention measures. Here are some guidelines: Adopt…
Read MoreFor New Managers, Boundaries Matter (A Lot)
By Victor Lipman – Forbes I’ve long been interested in the interpersonal issues involved in successful management, especially as they affect new managers, which is one of the most challenging roles in business. In particular, the tension between friendship and authority can be a tricky balance to maintain. As a new manager you need to…
Read MoreEight Blunders Savvy Leaders Avoid
By William Arruda – Forbes The most successful leaders make their team a priority. They eliminate any roadblocks to their employees’ success. Here are eight of the most egregious leadership don’ts. 1. Putting money before people If all you care about is the bottom line, you’re saying to your people, “Money is more important than…
Read More5 Ways to Help Your Team Achieve Better Results
By Zorian Rotenberg – RecruitLoop To determine how well a manager is performing in their role, we look at the performance of their team. If the team is achieving their objectives, it means the manager is doing well. Yet, even when managers help their direct reports set goals, teams may fall short in terms of…
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