by Kellie Boysen | Nov 10, 2015 | Employee Management, Our Blog, Policies
LinkedIn is the latest employer to offer what’s known as “discretionary time off,” or “DTO”. The social networking site’s approximately 6,000 U.S. employees are now able to take as much time off as they want every year. Well…not exactly. There... by Kellie Boysen | Jun 30, 2015 | Our Blog, Policies
Below is a list of the 5 most import human resource policies an organization should have in place. Not implementing any one of these policies could open your company up to various liabilities and risks. Handbook Policies Employee handbook policies that every company... by Kellie Boysen | May 26, 2015 | Employee Management, Hiring & Firing, Our Blog, Policies
What job descriptions should include. Job descriptions should include the following details. This template should also give you an idea about what other organizations expect from employees doing the featured job. 1. The job title. 2. The company name. 3. The location... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 30, 2015 | Our Blog, Policies
Between Memorial and Labor Day, many businesses face an annual challenge: as the temperatures start to increase, the distinction between “business casual” and just plain too casual in the office is easily lost. Experts suggest that implementing a summer dress code... 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 | Mar 17, 2015 | Compliance, Employee Management, Our Blog, Policies
Done correctly, the employee handbook is a foundational component of your business- providing significant value to both the employer and employee, including: An introduction for new employees to the policies, procedures and culture of your company A helpful tool for...