During the holiday season, company outings are part of the year-end tradition for many organizations. While holiday gatherings can be important ways of rewarding your employees for their hard work and fostering loyalty, you need to make sure that your company is protected from complaints and liability, as well. Many holiday parties and other outings…
It’s very easy to become overwhelmed by the multiple tasks required of HR departments, especially for smaller, fast-growing companies. Yet HR functions are vital to the smooth and continued functioning of your company. From recruiting to interviewing during the hiring process to employee retention, HR is a linchpin of operations. HR departments and your company…
Sexual harassment is a delicate task to tackle. It’s important to handle any complaints regarding sexual harassment correctly. Here’s an overview of the steps to follow to properly handle these complaints. Make sure your company has a clear definition of and policies about sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is any act (spoken, written, gesture, and so…
Onboarding is a vital time in your employee’s life span with your company. Done right, the process can promote retention, engagement, and company morale – and set the employees up for success. Done wrong, it may turn off employees from the beginning. Follow these tips to make sure you start the relationship on the right…
On a regular basis, you should make sure that policies essential for corporate compliance are in place. Corporate compliance ensures that the company and its employees follow all relevant regulations, laws, standards, and ethical practices, both in company policies and in U.S. and state laws. The ultimate goal of corporate compliance is two-fold. First, it…
New laws and regulations always spark conversation – and the 2018 legalization of medical marijuana in Oklahoma is certainly likely to be a leading topic of discussion, in workplaces and beyond. Oklahoma was the 30th U.S. state to make marijuana for medical use legal. Both employers and employees need to understand how that affects companies. Employers…
When you need to hire a new employee, either because of company growth or to replace a department employee, writing a good job description often gets tossed to the wayside. The hiring process can be time-consuming, as managers screen resumes and set up interviews. An existing or very abbreviated job description may seem like a…
In the past year, sexual harassment has been significantly featured in the news because of the #MeToo movement. Company leadership and employees need to understand internal harassment can come in a variety of mediums – verbal, physical, and sexual. When harassment exists, it can be blatant or subtle, and it’s important to make sure that…
Employee handbooks can seem as if they are set in stone. But in fact, they need to be reviewed frequently – at least once per year. Upon review, they need to be updated as necessary. Why? Because policies and expectations change. Employees need fair and consistent expectations, both for performance and conduct. They need to…
Corporate Culture, is yours good or bad? Ever thought about your corporate culture? What does your company represent from employees and to the client? A company’s culture helps define who that company is, inside and out. The culture within a company is influenced by the core values, morals, and behavior set by owners, board of…