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A job description should be detailed enough to provide clarity but concise enough to remain engaging. Here’s a breakdown of the ideal level of detail:   Essential Responsibilities (Clear but Not Overwhelming) Focus on the core duties (5-10 key responsibilities). Avoid overly granular details that may change frequently. Use action-oriented language (e.g., “Manage customer inquiries...

In January 2025, I received a call from my client asking what they could do with an employee who they felt was not performing up to company standards.  The Company wanted to give this individual an opportunity to improve their performance before they terminated employment.   The Company initiated a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for...

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,...

Buddy, it ain’t over till the paperwork’s done. I just spoke to a new client. We, they just joined us and it’s funny, the first thing they said was, well, we know we we’re gonna ask them for their IDs. And we’re like, no, no, no. That’s not what you do first. You don’t ask...

Creating a job description template ensures consistency across roles and makes it easier to define responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. Here’s a structured template you can use:   [Job Title] Department: [Department Name] Reports To: [Supervisor’s Title] FLSA Status: [Exempt/Non-Exempt] Location: [Remote/In-Office/Hybrid] Job Summary: [Provide a brief overview of the position’s purpose, key objectives, and how...

I got a call from one of our client’s employees. We administer benefits for this client and the employee called because they were not getting anywhere with their insurance carrier. They were hemorrhaging severely, and the carrier gave them a list of specialists that were in the network. When the employee called the providers, none...

Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week   We’ve seen an increase in severe weather, disasters, and other emergencies in recent years. Since these events can impact almost any business, employers and their employees, all employers should have a plan in place to prepare and respond. To help, here are some answers to common employer...

It is 2025, are you still writing paychecks to your employees? We met with a new client who had been paying their employees. They calculated payroll themselves and cut paper checks and handed the checks out, and many of their employees were asking for direct deposits, and that’s very common, very easy to do when...

It is not legally mandatory for a business to have job descriptions in most cases. However, having well-defined job descriptions offers several important benefits, including:   Legal Protection Helps clarify job expectations and responsibilities in case of disputes. Provides documentation to support employment decisions, such as promotions, terminations, or discrimination claims.   Hiring and Retention...