Building an effective job description involves outlining the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for a specific role within your organization. A well-crafted job description not only helps in attracting the right candidates but also serves as a foundation for performance evaluations, career development, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Here’s a step-by-step guide...
By Allen Smith, J.D. Individuals with old criminal records have a greater chance of employment in the growing number of states—now 12—with clean slate laws. As these laws spread, more employers may benefit from a talent pool they haven’t tapped much before. “Employers need to understand that there is a growing trend throughout...
We just started this year, we had our annual meeting for our plans for 2024 and we now each week we have a weekly meeting with our staff and the person and we alternate who runs the meetings and the person that runs the meeting has to take one of our core values and read...
You need to have employee buy-in when you develop your mission and your vision. And owners, management, those folks that have the decision-making power to do that really need to have the feedback from the people. It needs to be communicated. It’s not just, here’s your handbook, here’s our mission, it’s up on the wall....
Yes, having job descriptions is highly recommended for several important reasons. Job descriptions play a crucial role in various aspects of human resource management and can significantly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of your workforce. Here are key reasons why you need job descriptions: Clarity and Expectations: Job descriptions provide clear expectations for what...
By Dave Zielinski A wealth of research shows that employees with good mental, physical and financial well-being are more productive, perform better and take fewer sick days at work. But recent studies also show worker stress to be at an all-time high. A 2023 Gallup study, for example, found almost half of employees reported feeling...
You need to have a mission statement that’s meaningful and that accomplishes what you want to be. Who do you want to be? What is your mission in your organization? You know, what is your vision? Where do you want to be five years from now? That needs to be communicated in what you really...
If we don’t start from the top, then the culture is going to happen however the people want to run it. So, management needs to determine how do we want, do we want people to feel like we’re being micromanaged and we’re watching the clock, or do we want a culture where everybody knows your...
When considering voluntary benefits for your employees, it’s important to assess the options carefully to ensure they meet the needs of your workforce while also aligning with your business objectives. Here are some key questions to ask: Understanding the Benefits What types of voluntary benefits are available? Get an overview of the types of...
By Lin Grensing-Pophal Does your company use video to share information with job candidates or employees? Companies whose websites are not accessible to people with disabilities may be at risk of being sued—and the claims are piling up. Accessibility can also have a disparate impact for candidates who may be economically disadvantaged or live in areas with...
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