Picture this: A small tech startup with big dreams, fueled by passion and innovation. They found the perfect candidate to lead their development team—an impressive resume, a charismatic interviewee, and a vision that aligned perfectly with the company’s goals. Excitement filled the air as they welcomed their new leader with open arms, bypassing the...
By Allen Smith, J. D. During the present surge in COVID-19 cases due to the variant called JN.1, employers must decide whether to let sick employees work from home, even as more employers are asking staff to return to work in the office. Whether to give employees with COVID-19 such flexibility can be a close...
A good leader wants their employees to grow, so you want to offer them skill development opportunities. Share information about training, workshops, and skill development opportunities that employees can take advantage of. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
A way to share information to your staff would be to hold town hall meetings. Organize periodic town hall-style meetings where leadership updates the entire organization on company news, developments, and plans. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
While it’s not a legal requirement in all cases, skipping background checks can expose your company to certain risks. Imagine it as choosing not to wear a seatbelt—it might be okay for a while, but when an accident happens, you’ll wish you had taken that precaution. Not conducting background checks can leave you vulnerable to...
The Internal Revenue Service announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rate for the business use of an automobile will be 67 cents a mile, an increase of 1.5 cents per mile from the current 65.5 cent rate.
Different people understand different methods of communication. So I suggest you utilize various communication channels, such as email, messaging apps, and collaboration platforms, to keep employees informed and engaged. If you have more questions, I suggest consulting with an experienced HR professional.
I know for me it’s important to know how well I’m doing and I want somebody to recognize when I’m doing well or if I’m having issues with the job. So you want to show that you appreciate what the employee’s doing, what their contributions and achievements are. You want to do it publicly, whether...
By Kathryn Mayer Economic concerns are pushing some employers to think more conservatively about raises next year compared with this year. But overall, employers are reaching their 2024 salary consensus, and it’s a good one for employees: They will be handing out competitive pay bumps, especially as their workforce continues to grapple with high...
By Kathy Gurchiek Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, was all the buzz in 2023 as employers and workers tried to figure out how the new technology could help them better perform their jobs. What does AI have in store for workplaces and HR? Experts offered the following AI predictions for 2024. “AI is...
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