Human Resources Tag

We recently hired an older individual whose start date is next Monday, but I would like to push back their start date because we’ve just had an employee test positive for COVID-19. Would this be allowed? We will be testing everyone in the workplace, but...

29 October, 2020

Although most managers don't enjoy giving feedback, say through a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), 83% "of employees really appreciate receiving feedback, regardless of whether it's positive or negative," says Officevibe, which helps companies with employee engagement.   If the feedback is negative, it generally means the employee...

05 October, 2020

The days of expensive human resources compliance, irrelevant benefits and haphazard hiring are numbered. If you think human resources (HR) is your highest sunk cost, you're right. If you think HR is your biggest profit driver, you're also right. What gives? You get out of HR what you put...

15 September, 2020

Flexible work arrangements are work programs that enable flexibility in work schedules or the place of work. These arrangements are hugely popular among employees, mainly because they promote work-life balance. FWAs are critical to retention, as research by FlexJobs shows that nearly one-third of workers have...

14 September, 2020

Hello HR professionals! Do you ever have to contend with HR naysayers? These with a bad attitude toward your department? Today's article is a tribute to Human Resources. The next time you are challenged, you will be better able to justify why HR is the most...

02 September, 2020

Using video conferencing apps for meetings can make for a more productive and engaging time than group discussions over the phone, but there are also some risks to consider: Attire   When working from home, the desire to work in comfortable clothes could tip from casual to inappropriate....

27 August, 2020

Q: Can churches classify paid workers as independent contractors to avoid paying FICA or withholding incomes taxes from them? A: No. Churches cannot classify paid workers as independent contractors in an effort to save money. They must follow the law.   For a non-clergy employee, the church generally...

26 August, 2020

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) is a federal law that requires employers to report specific information on new hires and rehired employees to the state. Generally, all new employees and rehires who are required to complete a Form W-4...

12 August, 2020

The workplace continues to change as workers and clients use technology to communicate and manage operations. However, some HR departments still cling to outdated processes, arguing that it’s the way they’ve always done things. By resisting moving forward, these teams may hurt their chances of recruiting new employees...

07 August, 2020

Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism they witness in person or on the internet. In this article, we cover some recommended practices for employers if they receive a...

10 July, 2020