Question: We have to let a staff member go over a moral issue. How do we protect ourselves from a potential lawsuit? Answer: Prior to letting the staff member go, make sure you have all of your beliefs in writing with supporting Scriptural references. In 2014 The...
Your staff should never resemble a game of musical chairs, constantly losing players one by one. Vanderbloemen knows how all-consuming a search process can be to replace an employee. But the best recruiting strategy starts before the search starts – by focusing on retention. Here are 5 ways to...
Employers should always pay attention to employee complaints. Besides just being the right thing to do, it can save the organization and its culture from a toxic rabbit hole that could lead to scandal and legal ramifications. Take the case of Stamey v. Forest River, Inc. as...
The two leading presidential candidates in the polls today are 81 years old and 77 years old. Bob Iger returned to Disney as CEO. He will be 73 years old in February. Football coaches are getting older. Nick Saban and Mack Brown are both 72 years old. What...
The actual channels an employee needs to go through vary from organization to organization, but here are some basics that need to be in place no matter what: Have a clear policy in place on what types of behavior will and will not be tolerated. ...
Here are the three most important things to remember when considering rescinding a job offer: 1. THINK IT THROUGH Examine the evidence from all perspectives before making a decision. The proper context and source credibility matter! Following any notice requirements, approach the candidate with the benefit...
As we quickly approach the New Year, resolutions are on everyone's mind. As you ponder personal resolutions, take a few minutes to brainstorm and write down your HR resolutions! Now is the perfect time to set your organization's HR up for success in 2024. Here are...
While ministers are employees for federal income tax reporting purposes, they are self-employed for Social Security purposes with respect to services they perform in the exercise of their ministry. This means that they must pay both the employee and the employer share of social security tax...
With the aging of the Boomer generation, pastors are retiring every day. I hear from a pastor almost every week who has recently retired or is considering retirement. Over the past few years, our conversations have become somewhat predictable and consistent. The questions these pastors have...
Arlington, Texas – Payroll Partners has now become The General Council on Finance and Administration’s (GCFA) latest Ministry Partner. From cost-saving software to discount programs, GCFA curates a Ministry Partner Program for the benefit of churches and members of The United Methodist Church by cultivating...