by Kellie Boysen | Apr 22, 2015 | Compliance, Employee Management, Our Blog, Policies
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel just released a massive report on employee handbooks (and other relevant policies). The 30-page memorandum reported on Section 7 rights in the context of eight types of employer rules. Section 7 of the... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 14, 2015 | Employee Management, Our Blog, Telecommuting
Employers must keep track of hours worked by hourly, non-exempt employees, and any timekeeping method is permitted, as long as it is complete and accurate. The need to track hours might appear obvious at first, but in reality, this simple rule is not always easy to... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 9, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
A supervisor/manager may be held personally liable for FMLA violations even if they did not intend to violate the employee’s Family & Medical Leave Act rights. Additional, they do not need to be a high-level official or have the final authority over the employee... by Kellie Boysen | Mar 26, 2015 | Hiring & Firing, Our Blog, Retention
A major component of retention is being able to recognize when employees are getting ready to quit and finding ways to increase their loyalty. Here are some of the red flags that indicate an employee is trying to find greener pastures: 1. Sloppy work habits Chances... by Kellie Boysen | Mar 25, 2015 | Employee Management, Our Blog, Retention
Gossip and hushed whispers have caused more than a few HR pros to lose sleep. But what’s the best way to keep from wreaking havoc on your productivity? While you’ll never totally put an end to the rumor mill in the workplace, here are three tips for effectively...