Maybe my perspective is "old school," but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is … Read more about Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
A Good Time to Review Your Company’s Driving Policy
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s a good time to review your company’s driving policy to increase the safety of your staff … Read more about A Good Time to Review Your Company’s Driving Policy
Handling Remote Workers
Remote work arrangements, which became the norm during the pandemic, are here to stay. Five years ago, fewer than 5% of employees worked remotely, but … Read more about Handling Remote Workers
Policy on Company Dating: What to Do
Valentine’s Day is a time for romance…and a time to think about company policy on dating. Why? One reason is the prevalence of co-workers dating each … Read more about Policy on Company Dating: What to Do
Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
In the past, it was routine for companies to set certain standards for attire. As late as the 1980s, the IBM “uniform” for salesmen (there were no … Read more about Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
The calendar says flu season is just around the corner. The national health emergency from COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, but the illness is still … Read more about What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
Pet Policy for Your Business
During COVID-19, many employees working from home got used to having their pets close by. After all, 70% of households have a pet. With employees … Read more about Pet Policy for Your Business
A Company Dating Policy?
Despite the persistence of the pandemic and the fact that some many employees continue to work remotely, Valentine’s Day is still a time for romance, … Read more about A Company Dating Policy?
Can You Trust These Business Colloquial Expressions?
You’ve heard the phrases that have become cliches in business parlance, such as cash is king. They are repeated as if they are always correct. But … Read more about Can You Trust These Business Colloquial Expressions?
Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
When the pandemic began, remote work arrangements were the only option for some companies to stay in business. Now, remote work arrangements—full-time … Read more about Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
Revisiting Your Driving Policy
With employees getting back to the office and other locations, company policies regarding business driving as well as employee commuting deserves … Read more about Revisiting Your Driving Policy
Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win
According to a study by Maven and Great Places to Work, companies that provide support for employees with childcare responsibilities have 5.5 times … Read more about Company Support for Working Parents: Win-Win
How to Create Company Policy for Sustainability
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is an organization founded in 2018 whose mission is “to help businesses around the world … Read more about How to Create Company Policy for Sustainability
It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
As a business owner, you have to balance your vision for your business with handling employees. You may want employees to behave in certain ways to … Read more about It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
