In today’s volatile work environment, many companies are starting to lay off employees, including—or maybe even especially—middle managers, because company leaders mistakenly believe managers are expendable. But if a middle manager’s role has not been reduced to one of simple administration, and if the person is effective in their work (not someone who was promoted […]
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Payroll Mistakes Cost You—Here’s How to Avoid Them
The endgame is accurate and timely employee paychecks. How do you get there? Have a payroll plan that outlines what the procedures are to get to your goal. The plan should describe how employees document and submit time. Use a reliable timekeeping system. A computer-based system is probably the most efficient, but if you still […]
How to Achieve High Employee Engagement Levels
How would you define an engaged workforce? You might say it’s an environment where everyone involved feels valued and supported. Workplace engagement is a crucial aspect of business success. In fact, it’s so imperative that employee engagement has been shown to affect metrics like productivity, retention, and customer service. However, unfortunately, recent statistics indicate that […]
Don’t Panic! How to Handle an Employee Resignation
There are many reasons why an employee may quit: How you respond when someone quits makes a big difference to company morale and to your ability to prevent similar resignations in the future. Have a clarifying conversation with the employee. This is not a time for anger. Instead, be curious and respond to the news […]
Four Considerations to Grow Your Small-Business HR Department
The consensus among HR leaders is that once you’ve reached the 20-employee mark, it is definitely time to hire a dedicated HR professional. If your business continues to grow, you’ll likely need to expand your HR department. Consider the following to handle this initiative. 1. Timing Before you implement growth measures for your HR department, […]