The mental health of employees can affect your organization in multiple ways. In fact, mental health issues themselves can have such wildly diverse symptoms that they can be hard to identify. But an employee who becomes highly depressed or anxious can be both less productive in output and challenged as a member of a team,…
Generation Z is coming to the workplace! In fact, in many cases, Gen Z is already here. Gen Z, of course, are the age cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012. That makes the oldest of them 23-years-old. For the next decade or so, every young person you hire will be a member of Generation…
It’s never pleasant to fire an employee. It’s never pleasant to have an employee who needs to be terminated, as the process can be challenging. But we all know that occasionally, employees do need to be fired, or your business can suffer. Managers and business owners need to be sure that underperforming employees are terminated…
What happens when employees exit your company? It’s not just a matter of a farewell lunch and a handshake (although those can be part of it too if circumstances warrant). Having a firm plan for employee offboarding provides consistent employee experiences and protects the company from experiencing any challenges in the wake of an employee…
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…