I just love getting little gifts. So one of the things you can do for a new hire is have a welcome kit. Provide a kit with company swag, a handbook, and any other relevant materials that can help new employees feel more connected. Now if you have more questions, I suggest you consult with...
By Roy Maurer Employees frequently complain about a “hostile work environment,” leaving it to HR to distinguish whether a situation involves potentially unlawful conduct, bad behavior or just the ordinary stresses of the workday. “A ‘hostile work environment’ is a legal term with a narrow definition, and most complaints you hear will not meet...
By Kathy Gurchiek Feeling a bit frayed around the edges? Energy zapped, emotionally drained, decreased job satisfaction? Burnout is real for HR professionals. Your work often involves handling workplace complaints and investigations, dealing with multiple generations who expect different things from their employer, recruiting challenges, and the work-from-home/return-to-office tug of war. Then there are...
One of the great success stories is having a buddy system for a new hire. Assign a seasoned employee as a buddy to new hires. This person can help the newcomer navigate the workplace, answer questions, and provide insights. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
Have you ever gotten that personalized card that made you feel warm and fuzzy? You should do that with your new employees. I suggest sending a personalized welcome message to new employees before their first day, expressing your excitement to have them on board. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced...
By Paul Falcone Travis is an HR director. One afternoon, his company’s vice president of sales, Daniel, stopped by to speak with him about problems Daniel was having with a direct report, recently hired sales manager Carla. Daniel shared multiple issues with Carla’s performance. She’d only been with the organization for two months and seemed...
By Matt Gonzales As layoffs and hiring freezes flood the news cycle, new federal data shows that people with disabilities are landing jobs at record numbers. In 2022, about 21 percent of people with a disability in the U.S. were employed, up from about 19 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
How do you welcome your employees to a new job? It’s not just about day one. It’s an ongoing process. Orientation and onboarding sessions are important. Organize thorough orientation and onboarding sessions to introduce new employees to the company’s mission, values, and culture. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR...
Core values are not stagnant, so you should regularly review and revise. As you grow and circumstances change, revisit your core values periodically to see if they still align with your beliefs and goals. Revise them if necessary. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
The following is an article/news release from the U.S. Department of Labor. You can see why it is so important to have an HR professional on your team. News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Investigations identify violations in two states affecting 83 minors at 16 locations DALLAS – Federal investigations at 16 McDonald’s...
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