Aug 2, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
What you should consider in the era of “legal” marijuana With medical and recreational marijuana use becoming legal in more states nationwide, you may be wondering what kind of drug-testing policy your business should have. The answer to that question...
How the IRS determines employment status
Jul 30, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
Hint: It’s not cut and dried Designating the employment status of a worker–whether they’re a 1099 independent contractor or a W-2 employee–is a straightforward exercise, right? With the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paying such close attention, you’d think it...
What are the key elements of a job description?
Jul 12, 2018 | Human Resources, Recruiting
A job description defines the duties and responsibilities of a position, identifying the actual work accomplished or to be accomplished by the person in the job. It’s a useful tool that serves several purposes. It helps the employer efficiently divide up the tasks...
When business is good, a staffing plan helps manage growth.
Jul 10, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
Your two-person office-cleaning business has grown into a full-service janitorial services company. With careful planning, adherence to a strict budget and some tough decisions, you managed to survive, and even thrive, during the “great recession.” Now you’ve got an...
Succession Planning in Five Simple Steps
Jul 6, 2018 | Human Resources
While succession planning sounds like an overwhelming task, it’s simply a method of considering who your organization’s potential leaders may be in the years to come and placing them on a path to be successful in those roles. Future leaders will most likely come...
Your company description can help attract the best applicants
Jul 5, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News, Recruiting
Guess what! Even a well-crafted, detailed job description might not get you the candidate you’re looking for. So in a bustling economy with more jobs than applicants, it can be difficult to stand out. However, there’s an often overlooked factor that can help...