What’s Ailing Your Fun Organization?
You might be TOO NICE! There is no doubt that a fun, stress reduced organization cultivates happy employees. However, being too nice causes much more problems than anticipated. Most people want to be liked. Many small business owners and managers really want to be liked. There is nothing wrong with that. The problem is when […]
Hiring Contractors / 1099s? What You Need To Know
So you started your business and hired a few independent contractors / 1099s. Even though this is very common, it is not necessarily OK. This post is going to explain the biggest mistakes employers make with independent contractors, how to be safe when hiring a contractor (or how to make adjustments), who should never be […]
Your HR Apps Are Not What You Think!
Over the years, numerous HR apps have become available to help businesses operate efficiently. Generally these apps label themselves “HR” in the title or tag line, but only offer assistance for a small piece of HR. This type of false advertising will convince small businesses that they don’t need HR people because they have an […]
IMMIGRATION VIOLATION FINES INCREASED
Take note: as of August 1st, immigration violation fines are increasing significantly! An immigration violation means that you can be fined for employing an individual who is not granted ability to work in the US, or has displaced a US worker under an H1B violation. More so, the date is retroactive to Nov 2, 2015. […]
KNOW THE FACTS ON TRANSGENDER BATHROOM ACCESS
If you currently have at least 15 employees, or plan to in the future, this is for you! This post will give you the straight facts surrounding the Transgender Bathroom Access Law and will not take part in any of the debate. NO RANTS HERE, WE SAVE IT FOR FACEBOOK OR TWITTER! Once your business […]
Slack Users Beware
With over 2 million users and growing, there is no doubt that Slack is an amazing tool for businesses. It encourages office communication and boosts productivity. Most importantly, it’s fast and easy to use. BUT BEWARE of its unintentional consequences, especially with the new overtime law. It is addictive! Just like many apps that keep […]
Scrap Your New Hire Orientation Presentation!
Most likely your new hire orientation presentation is boring! Don’t feel bad, the majority are boring, and others are dreadfully boring! Why bother if no one is going to pay attention? Scrap it! Create a video production instead! It is important to keep your audience engaged for the majority of your presentation. Many managers and […]
An Onboarding Illustration: Who Does It Right?
After two recent blogs about onboarding and setting new hires up for success, I have received several photos from readers. These photos are examples of what each company does to welcome and prepare a new hire. I appreciate all photos received, but can only choose one to talk about today. I chose the picture above […]
What The Heck Is Onboarding?
Onboarding is a great buzz word from the Human Resources community. The problem is, the word has too many interpretations. Today I am going to break it down for you and answer the question, “What the heck is onboarding?” You will also be given tips to create a great onboarding process. Onboarding can be simply […]
Top 4 Small Business Mistakes To Avoid
Starting and running a business is tough! You want to focus on building your business, not the “other stuff” that goes along with it. You may also feel you are too small to worry about certain rules and regulations in hopes you remain under the radar. However, the “I didn’t know” excuse does not get you […]
