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
Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks may seem like something used only by large companies. However, last year Azure found that there’s a strong correlation between … Read more about Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook
Pay Transparency Laws: What You Need to Know
Many small businesses have job openings because of the tight job market today. NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for June 2023 (the latest … Read more about Pay Transparency Laws: What You Need to Know
Leave Time Requirements or Options for Your Staff
Business owners may be surprised to learn they aren’t universally required by federal law to provide any paid time off…no paid vacation days, sick … Read more about Leave Time Requirements or Options for Your Staff
Valentine’s Day in the Workplace: Do’s and Don’ts
Each year, February 14 presents a challenge for business owners. How much celebrating should be encouraged or barred? What dating policies are in … Read more about Valentine’s Day in the Workplace: Do’s and Don’ts
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Reporting for Your Business?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is a report a business generates about its environmental, social, and governance impact. It’s … Read more about Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Reporting for Your Business?
Using Remote Workers: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Post-pandemic, remote work arrangements are here to stay. The 5th Annual State of Remote Work 2021 from Owl Labs found that nearly 50% of workers in … Read more about Using Remote Workers: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Worker Classification: Where We Stand Now
As a business owner, you may want to use independent contractors for various work you need to get done. It’s less costly than hiring employees. And … Read more about Worker Classification: Where We Stand Now
Revising Your Drug Policy for Marijuana
Perhaps you’ve revised your drug policy to provide more help and information to employees during the ongoing opioid crisis. What you should and can do … Read more about Revising Your Drug Policy for Marijuana
Revising Your Employee Handbook
Size doesn’t matter when it comes to having an employee handbook. You don’t have to be a big corporation to have one. Having any number of employees … Read more about Revising Your Employee Handbook
Social Media in Hiring Decisions
Follow @BarbaraWeltman You may be able to discover the “real” person applying for a job with you by viewing the person’s postings on social media … Read more about Social Media in Hiring Decisions
