HR Spot

Inaccurate paychecks are bad for business, whether companies are overpaying or underpaying. Either they are cutting into their profit margin or short-changing their workforce, leaving themselves open to lawsuits. Obviously, neither is ideal.  We'll share 4 ways you can avoid payroll mistakes.

Harassment harms your workplace not only by creating risk for litigation but by undermining the well-being of employees—stifling creativity and career development.  No one can completely control the actions of those working for them, but there are steps you can take to create a culture where harassment isn't the norm and if it does happen, it's handled effectively.

When you value your employees’ hard work and contributions to the company, it’s important to show appreciation. Showing your gratitude lets employees know when they’re excelling, and can increase engagement. Rewarding your employees can include anything from writing a note to providing financial incentives, and you can show your appreciation as often as you want. Showing appreciation and recognizi...

A job posting is often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It’s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what distinguishes your workplace from others, what’s exciting about your mission and vision, what you have to offer, and what the job is and requires.  Here...

Periods of growth are particularly exciting for small and midsize businesses, but they also bring new HR challenges. Along with adding employees—which may change the feel of your culture as well as your floorplan—your organization may become subject to federal and state laws that take effect once you have a certain number of employees. Most employment laws apply to organizations based on the numbe...

In most states, at-will employment is the norm—protecting employers and employees from financial liability when an employment relationship ends for legal reasons. Even when terminating for legal reasons, make sure to document the decision in case it was ever challenged in court. I'll share 3 big exceptions to the employment at-will concept during this episode.

The FLSA regulates the minimum amount of money that employers are allowed to pay their non-exempt workers. These rules are important because they ensure that workers understand the minimum amount of money that they are guaranteed to earn. It's critical to understand how your employees should be paid and also having clear policies so employees understand expectations.

In today's tough hiring market, it is important to get feedback from your employees.  The goal of a stay interview is to learn what an employee likes, dislikes, and what keeps them from taking a job elsewhere. Furthermore, it helps to build trust and gives employees the opportunity to communicate their experiences, ideas, and needs. #stayinterview #hr #hrconsulting 

The employee handbook can help protect your business against employee lawsuits and claims, such as wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination. The handbook is also a crucial introduction to your business for new hires, providing insights for new hires to understand your mission and values.

Documentation about an employee’s performance can make or break your ability to discipline, terminate, or fairly promote, reward, and recognize employees. Documentation is essential for managers and HR staff because you need to make a serious effort to record all of the events in the employment history of your employees—both positive and negative incidents of performance.

Background checks can help reduce risk for criminal activities such as violence, abuse and theft . They can also verify the information on an applicant's resume or job application and assist your organization in deciding if an individual is the right person for the job.  I will share 6 tips on conducting proper background checks.

In this episode we talk about the top 10 HR tips for small business owners.