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...
The Fundamentals of Performance Management
Jul 3, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
The right process to pick depends in large part on what you want to accomplish with performance management and what you’re willing to invest in it. Here are some principles to keep in mind when deciding on your policy and performing assessments: Performance reviews...
Three Exceptions that Put At-will Employment at Risk
Jun 21, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
“At-will” employment refers to a common-law rule that the employment relationship may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason (allowed by law) or no reason at all. The intent behind this...
The Real Costs of Employee Turnover—And How to Measure Them
Jun 18, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
Employee turnover is expensive. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, the average cost-per-hire is $4,129. However, turnover costs can vary depending on the length of time it takes to fill the role, the importance of the position...
Here are the Penalties for Misclassifying Workers as Contractors
Jun 15, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Let’s face it. A number of employers intentionally misclassify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of employers misclassify at least one worker. Both old- and new-economy sector workers are impacted, in...
Why Paid Sick Leave Is Becoming More Popular
Jun 13, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
We’ve all seen it—one of our employees has a bad cold, maybe even the flu, but they come to work anyway. In some cases, the employee has the option of taking time off, and you’d prefer they do so, but still they show up, putting everyone in the workplace at risk. The...