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Oh, this is an interesting one. HR always gets the blame for people getting promotions, and that really is not the case. HRs role is to ensure fairness to all employees. So in this case, when the supervisor said, “I need to go to HR, ’cause they’re the ones that decide”, they really don’t decide....

October 9th is National Sneakers Day—the perfect excuse to lace up your favorite kicks and celebrate comfort, protection, and style. Just like a good pair of sneakers supports every step you take, strong health and safety programs support every step of your business. When companies invest in protecting their people, they’re building a workplace that’s...

This week, I had the opportunity to help a client who was facing a challenge many businesses overlook: employee appearance. Over time, their team’s uniforms had become faded, inconsistent, and, in some cases, worn out. While it may have seemed like a small issue on the surface, the lack of polish was starting to affect...

Source: ADP® SPARK Newsletter   Offering competitive health benefits doesn’t have to strain your budget. A hybrid approach – level-funded health plans – could help you strike the right balance between quality care and cost effectiveness.   As health care costs continue to rise, finding the right group health insurance plan for your business has never...

This is an interesting one because in this case, the employee is right. The supervisor really should have set down with the employee and said, okay, we’re giving you an extra project and now your workload is such that you don’t see you’re able to finish it within the 40 hours that you typically work....

October 2nd is National Name Your Car Day—a lighthearted reminder that the things we rely on daily deserve a little attention (and maybe even a name). Many of us name our cars because they keep us moving, get us where we need to go, and most importantly, keep us safe on the road.   Workplace...

Sometimes, the toughest part of my job is giving advice that no one really wants to hear. A client recently reached out with a very difficult situation: Years after hiring an employee whose background check originally came back “all clear,” serious criminal convictions were later discovered.   The employee had already been with the company...

By ADP® SPARK   For small business owners, managing cash flow is key to maintaining financial stability and driving growth. Here are five essential strategies to help you do it effectively.   A healthy cash flow helps ensure that you have the necessary funds to cover expenses, invest in new opportunities, and navigate unexpected challenges....

This is an interesting discussion that the supervisor had with the employee because what she is asking reflects on the Portal to Portal act, which is a piece of legislation that explains how you pay employees for time, personal time when they are traveling. And so in this case, the employee, depending upon whether they’re...

It’s National Binge Day, and while it was probably created to justify our latest deep dive into true crime docs, baking shows, or sitcom re-runs… we’d like to offer a little twist:   What if you didn’t binge the stressful stuff?   We’re talking about those piles of Workers’ Compensation paperwork, overdue claim reports, confusing...

One of my clients recently came to me needing help with two very important pieces of their employee handbook: A welcome letter and a clear mission, vision, and core values statement. They wanted it to reflect who they are as a company but weren’t sure how to put their thoughts into words.   I started...

Source: ADP® SPARK newsletter/Hannah Beppel   Changing laws about employer paid leave can greatly affect the way businesses manage their people. Ensuring your leave practices are based on the most up-to-date laws is crucial for compliance.   We sat down with compliance experts Tim Morris, legal compliance director, and Samantha Munro, senior counsel, to talk...