The Burnout Epidemic: Practical Solutions for a Happier and Healthier Workplace
Did you know that burnout costs businesses an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion in healthcare spending each year? With work-related stress and…
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Managing employees
Day-to-day questions from managers: handbooks and policies, discipline, remote work, engagement, stress and burnout, and workplace safety.
Boosting Employee Engagement in Remote Work: Unlocking the Secret to Productivity and Success
Did you know that companies with highly engaged employees outperform their competitors by 147%? The remote work revolution has transformed the way we work…
The Importance of Employee Engagement for Business Success
According to a recent Gallup poll, only 34% of U.S. employees are engaged at work, costing businesses an estimated $450-550 billion annually in lost…
An employee let us know they got a part-time job and would like to change their hours. Do we have to change their schedule?
No. An employee wanting to change their hours because they got a second job is not something you’re required to accommodate. Even so, we wouldn’t recommend…
Employee LinkedIn Job Title is Different Than the One They Were Given. Should We Say Something?
It depends. There are many reasons an employee may choose to use a job title on LinkedIn that is different than their official job title with your…
Should We Have a COVID Section in Our Employee Handbook?
Question: Should We Have a COVID Section in Our Employee Handbook?
Reducing Burnout When You’re Understaffed
Question: We’ve been both super busy and understaffed recently. Is there anything we can do during this time to help our employees avoid extra stress or…
When a Holiday Falls on a Weekend
Question: If a holiday like New Year’s Eve falls on a weekend when we’re closed, and we typically give employees that holiday off, do we have to offer…
Sharing Information About an Absence
Question: One of our employees will be on leave while they go to rehab. What, if anything, should we tell the staff about the employee’s absence?
Exit Interviews
Question: What is an exit interview?
Should We Cancel Our Annual Holiday Party Again?
Question: Should we cancel our annual holiday party again this year?
Managing Remote Employees and Monitoring Their Work
Question: What are effective ways to manage remote employees and monitor their work?
Managing Performance When an Employee Has a Second Job
Question: One of our employees has taken a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work might hurt their performance or interfere with their work for…
Employee Handbook
Having an employee handbook is a must. Your handbook serves two important purposes: letting your employees know what you expect of them, and protecting your…
Hurricane Crisis Contingency & Checklist
As Louisiana recently experienced, a hurricane can cause life and property threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, and high winds. Being properly…
Writing Up Employees with Performance Issues
Question: How quickly do I need to write up an employee for a performance issue?
Requiring Childcare for Employees Working from Home
Question: Can we require employees to have childcare if they work from home?
Personal Phone Use Policies
Question: Employees are spending a lot of time on thier phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcasts). Can we…
How to Organize Employee Files
Q: How should employee files be organized?
Typical Examples of Employee Discipline
Q: What are some typical examples of employee discipline? Are there any you recommend?
Returning a Terminated Employee’s Personal Belongings
Q: How should we handle returning personal belongings to a terminated employee? Can we pack them up for the employee?
Employees Applying for Positions Elsewhere
Q: We’ve recently learned that one of our employees is planning to leave the company and has been applying for positions elsewhere. Can we terminate them?
Your Employees’ Mental Health
Q: An employee says that the stress of the job is affecting thier mental health. How should we handle this?
Requiring Employees to Turn Cameras On During Meetings
Q: Can employers require employees to turn on their cameras during meetings?
Active Shooter in the Workplace
Beau Bowman, Highflyer H.R., National Director of Sales Retired USAF Security Specialist. Louisiana State Constable, St Bernard Parish, Chalmette La.…
The Secret To Managing Employee Stress
Rise and shine. Kiss the kids and your partner. Feed the dog. Grab breakfast and head out the door. Jump in the car, on the bus, or subway. The sun is…
HR Strategies To Prevent Stress In The Workplace
April is National Stress Awareness Month! Consequences of too much stress within an organization may include increased turnover, spikes in health care…
Disengaged Employees Are Costing Companies Millions. What You Need To Do Now.
According to the latest findings from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, over 90% of CEOs and CFOs consider the culture of their company to be critical to…
Do You Know What Is The Most Important Document In An Employee’s Personnel File?
Pick an employee, any employee. The most important document in that employee’s personnel file – and in EVERY employee’s personnel file – is one you probably…
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