You know your company has a turnover problem and you’re tired of the transient work environment and unnecessary costs it’s created. While you would love to develop initiatives to increase...
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What do you do when your workforce is shrinking or disinterested in your industry? While this has become a common problem among many blue-collar trades, here are three defenses to...
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Question: “My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week (working graveyards), he would be fired. Is this legal?” Answer: Yes, mandatory overtime is legal,...
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Tardiness and absenteeism in the workplace negatively impact morale and productivity. What can you do to curb the problem? Try a points-based attendance policy that allows for the occasional emergency...
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Every morning I listen to the news. And every morning I wonder why the White House doesn't have an HR team to prevent them from doing things like firing people...
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There’s a phenomenon that many HR nerds refer to as the employee lifecycle, and if it’s something you’re not managing, you may be losing out as an employer. The employee...
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Predictive scheduling, or Fair Workweek Rules, seem to be the latest trend in workplace regulations to protect hourly workers. When San Francisco first enacted these laws in 2015, the intent...
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Scenario: a once highly-competent employee was promoted to manager, but their lack of people skills has created more of an authoritarian bully boss. Because they've built rapport with their years...
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Terminating an employee is not for the faint of heart. Emotions are boiling, frustrations are high, and then there are the friendships, family situations, employee morale, and other concerns that...
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True story: some companies have low employee turnover rates. When I hear from them, I ask them what they’re doing about it. Crickets and blank stares are what I usually...
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