by connecttohr | Oct 22, 2012 | Employee Relations, Termination
When an employee terminates – whether voluntarily or involuntarily – there are a number of activities you need to complete to facilitate the transition for both the employee and the company, and to ensure that all legal requirements have been met. These activities...
by connecttohr | Oct 5, 2012 | Employee Relations
As a manager, dealing with employee performance issues may be one of your most difficult yet important leadership responsibilities. Because it’s difficult, many managers put off taking action (or avoid it altogether) hoping that the issue will resolve itself or the...
by connecttohr | Sep 7, 2012 | Employee Relations, Legal/ Compliance
Companies large and small struggle with the issue of whether to classify an employee as exempt, i.e., exempt from overtime, or non-exempt. A common misconception among employers is that if a person is salaried, rather than hourly, they are exempt, and thus not...
by connecttohr | Jul 23, 2012 | Employee Relations, Hire, Keep, Wellness Programs
As companies look at new ways to attract and retain top talent, a growing trend is the development of “Total Rewards” programs. These programs combine traditional health benefits and compensation features with additional no-cost or low-cost “perks” that both...
by connecttohr | Mar 29, 2011 | Employee Relations, HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
www.connecttohr.com/employee_handbook My mission is to help educate business owners on how to avoid lawsuits. One great way to protect yourself if you are a small business owner is to create an employee handbook. I can guide you through the process of putting one...
by connecttohr | Mar 25, 2011 | Employee Relations, HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
Companies large and small struggle with the issue of who must be paid overtime and who can be exempt. For example, some employers think because a person is salaried, rather than hourly, the employee is exempt from the requirement to pay for overtime. This is not...
