Barbara Flynn

I recently got a call from a client who was clearly overwhelmed. She had just received a notice about a former employee collecting unemployment and was convinced she was personally responsible for cutting that check. On top of that, she was unsure when payroll tax returns were due and had no idea how to report...

Not all days in business are easy ones. One of my clients recently found themselves in the difficult position of having to terminate an employee for cause. They wanted to make sure they were handling the situation the right way—no loose ends, no missteps, just a clean, compliant, and respectful process.   That’s when they...

By Erika Rahman   8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture   To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...

You should review and update your employee handbook at least every one to two years, but updates may be needed more frequently based on legal, industry, or company changes.   Key Times to Update Your Employee Handbook:   ✅ Annually (Recommended Best Practice) A yearly review ensures policies stay relevant and compliant with new laws....

Not long ago, a client reached out and asked me to review their employee handbook. When they sent it over, I quickly realized it hadn’t been updated in over 10 years! It was like opening a time capsule — policies that no longer applied, outdated laws, and language that today’s employees would find confusing (at...

By Erika Rahman   8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture   To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...