It is a bit mind-boggling to think that any company would outsource HR and submit their employees to the frustrations of self-service HR. It’s not like the company decision-makers don’t have any experience with screaming simple words over and over into a phone trying to get a dumb-witted voice reco Read More
So apply some strategic philanthropy to your corporate giving. Let your employees know that they can hop on their computer or phone, get to work, make the planet a better place and feel good about themselves. But carving out the time…now that’s the part only they can do. Read More
Employers conduct background checks for several reasons. Background checks help determine whether the applicant is a good fit for the position – critical given the enormous direct and indirect cost associated with “bad hires”. Secondly, it serves to mitigate the “negligent hiring” liability expos Read More
Are you thinking about outsourcing some of your small business’ HR functions? Need some information to help guide you through the process?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be writing a three-part series on outsourcing HR functions in small business. This week, we’ll be introducing the topic. Read More
Having identified that top talent for your company, how can you be sure your offer of employment is accepted? Explore 7 strategies to ensure your offer is positively received and the deal is closed in this article by experienced executive recruiter Tim Conti. Read More
Management, to be efficient and effective, should have the essence of leadership – the heart of management. Employers, managers, bosses, and supervisors have to understand that they are handling people who are human beings filled with seemingly unpredictable feelings and emotions. Any statement, on Read More
Payroll entries are complicated. There is the expense to you and the cash requirements and the amount you withhold, then submit, for payroll taxes for you and the employee. Add in reimbursements, advances and garnishments and, well, before you know it…it’s a mess. Here are a few tips for gettin Read More
Should your company implement a vacation policy? It may be best to take a look at its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision. Read More
In the latest office romance poll from Vault.com, 59% of employees surveyed say they’ve been involved in a romantic relationship with a colleague. If you want to survive it -- especially if things go sour -- you owe it to yourself to pay attention to these suggestions.
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Workers and employees, here are 12 things you should not do on Facebook and why you should avoid doing them. Companies and employers should also watch out what their employees are doing on social media to protect their business and organization. Read More
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