A business can have secret information that it relies on to grow. These innovations and creative ideas need to be legally protected to ensure the company maintains its advantage. A confidentiality agreement, also known as a non-disclosure agreement, can be … Continued
Job descriptions are a critical component of hiring and managing a business’ employees so everyone understands their daily tasks, job responsibilities, expectations and how they will be evaluated. They’re also a key factor in finding qualified talent when recruiting for … Continued
An open-door policy is a communications policy that means every manager’s door is open to every employee, even the upper most executives. This gives employees the ability to talk with any manager at any time and makes higher-up management seem … Continued
By Melissa Walker Many business websites recommend companies have a snow day or emergency policy to avoid any potential confusion when such a situation occurs. Things to consider when creating a policy include: Will the office close or stay open? … Continued
By Melissa Walker Suzanne Lucas, a decade-plus corporate human resources veteran known as the “Evil HR Lady,” said a dress code is needed once an employee other than a spouse or significant other is hired. The reason is simple: … Continued
By Chad Taylor A safe work environment is the most important thing employers can provide for their employees. And just as an employer must ensure that his or her workspaces are up to various building and legal codes, it … Continued
A: Paid Time Off (PTO) days are often a convenient way to offer employees time to cover vacations, personal days and sick leave, all in one lump sum. As a work benefit, PTO availability has been shown to increase … Continued
By Chad Taylor A: One tried-and-true idiom that everyone has heard is “don’t dip your pen in the company ink.” On the surface, workplace romances can seem like a bad idea because of the animosity they can … Continued
By Chad Taylor There are few things in an HR person’s toolkit that are as helpful or essential as a well-written employee handbook. Not only will the handbook outline the employee’s rights, it will also clearly illustrate the employer’s … Continued
A: According to a 2014 CareerBuilder.com survey, roughly one in five employers has unknowingly asked an illegal question during an interview, and at least a third report being unsure about the legality of certain questions. Often times, … Continued