For any business owner, there is a need to draw the line down the middle of the employee lunch room. On one side are your managers and executives. On the other are your employees. Is it possible for people to be friends and still hold different levels of positions within the workplace? It can work, for a time. Human Resource Rules For those considering how to manage the employee and management relationship, realize there are good and bad things on both sides of the coin. The following tips can help you to make the right decisions. Put rules in place. One way or the other, make a … [Read more...]
HR Can Vamp Up Morale and Stifle Negative Stigma
June 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Human Resources often get an unfair shake when it comes to the employees working for them. Why? For one, no one wants to get called to HR, which usually means bad things for that employee. Most employees’ think of Human Resources as a pie-job and the most they do is paperwork. But a lot more work is done by HR like paychecks, insurance, retirement questions and even morale. These are just to name a few. Because of some many other duties performed by HR sometimes employee morale gets pushed to the side. So here are a few ways to boost morale and help stifle the negative image of Human … [Read more...]
Filing a Harrassment Claim at Work
May 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image by Google Images Many situations can cause an individual to feel uncomfortable in the workplace. When does this constitute harassment? When an employee feels he or she is working in a hostile environment, or when one feels like he or she is being treated differently based on a disability or condition, this may be harassment. It is always best to speak to someone in your human resources department to determine whether you are victim of harassment or discrimination. In many cases, your human resources department will have a specific procedure to protect your rights when dealing with … [Read more...]
A Basic Guide to Pay Advances for Professionals
May 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you wondering what a pay advance is and how it can help your employees? A pay advance is a small-dollar, short-term loan that usually needs to be paid back within two weeks. It has an extremely easy application process, and it is generally used for unexpected expenses, such as an overdue bill. Employees can use this resource to avoid late fees or bank fees if they have miscalculated their spending and need some cash a little sooner than normal. Employees can also use this resource for other sudden expenses, including a last-minute trip or an expensive appointment. Whatever the need, the … [Read more...]
Find a Competitive Edge with Employee Benefits
May 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Many businesses have difficulty finding qualified candidates for positions because they are not willing to compensate fairly or they do not offer very good benefits. What businesses have to realize is that employees who feel underpaid and undervalued do not perform as well as compensated employees. This means, as a business owner, you may have to suck it up and start offering a better reason for your employees to work for you. Of course, you have a budget to stick to, but you should look for ways to make your employees happier, too. One company that does a … [Read more...]
Prepare Your Employees for Networking
May 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Networking is a crucial part of expanding your business and making sure that it continues to thrive. In order to make sure that this is completed with as much success as possible, you need to ensure that all of your employees are on the same page. One easy way to do this is by providing them with company materials that they can hand out. These materials can be given to current client who ask for more information or to those people who are interested in what your business has to offer. Business cards are the ideal company marketing materials. They are small and easy to carry for almost … [Read more...]
Show Confidence in Your Employees with Tuition Reimbursement
April 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many employers have started to decrease the amount of employee incentive programs that they offer their employees. However, there is one way that you can stand above the rest of these companies and offer your employees a great incentive, while showing them that you have a huge sense of confidence in them. This can be done by offering your employees a tuition reimbursement program. Implementing a tuition reimbursement program allows you to show your employees that you have confidence in their abilities and want to turn them into a great asset to the company. If you are considering a tuition … [Read more...]