A huge part of your employee’s day is spent with colleagues and managers, which is why a company’s success depends in large part on the cultural dynamics. For better or worse, company culture can take hold quickly and greatly affects your brand, so knowing how to develop a positive culture is important. Whether you have…
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At Will Employment Doctrine: How It Works & 4 Big Exceptions
At will employment means that an employee can leave a job whenever they want for any reason, and employers can terminate an employee for any reason without notice or cause. The intent of the at will employment doctrine is to prevent wrongful termination and employment lawsuits between employees and employers. Please note that this article…
Top 25 Worst Interview Questions – Don’t Waste Your Time
Some interview questions are awkward. Others are downright illegal. Some of the worst interview questions come from well meaning people who may not realize their questions are ineffective or possibly in violation of anti-discrimination laws. Protect yourself during the hiring process by knowing which questions to ask and which to avoid. See what these business…
360 Degree Feedback: How It Works & Should You Do It?
360 degree feedback, also known as a 360 performance review, includes feedback not only from the employee’s supervisor, but also from the employee’s customers, vendors, peers, and/or direct reports. The benefit is that managers gain insight into an employee’s performance from multiple perspectives. This article will explain how to conduct 360 degree reviews, when to…
How to Hire Remote Workers: The Ultimate Guide
Hiring remote workers has become increasingly popular for many positions, especially computer-based work such as programming or graphic design where it’s not necessary for the employee to be on site to fulfill their job responsibilities. In fact, some candidates now expect that they will allowed to work from home or another location of their choice….
How to Use Indeed Resume Search to Find the Best Candidates Fast
is a feature of Indeed.com that lets employers and recruiters do a free search of over 150 million resumes. It’s a great way to search for passive candidates. While the resume search is free, you’ll need to pay $100 per month for a subscription that lets you contact up to 30 candidates directly through Indeed….
Should You Offer Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)? Pros, Cons, & Pitfalls To Avoid
An unlimited paid time off (PTO) policy differs from traditional PTO by allowing employees to take as much vacation time as they want with virtually no limits. Some companies are experimenting with unlimited PTO to improve work culture, give exempt employees more work/life balance, and allow senior staff more vacation and travel time. A recent…
Employment Verification Letter ― Free Templates & How-to Guide
An employment verification letter, also called a proof of employment letter, is a written document that provides employer confirmation of an employee’s current or former job status. It’s often requested by an outside agency, such as an employee’s landlord or creditor. Businesses typically provide verification letters on company letterhead, signed and dated by the employer….
Top 5 Salary Comparison Tools
Before you can set or negotiate an employee’s pay level, you’ll need to do a salary comparison using salary data you’ve gathered for similar roles at other companies. There are a number of tools that can help you with this. We list the top 5 salary comparison tools and explain what makes them unique and…
Everything You Need to Know About Finding and Hiring a Business Coach
A business coach, or corporate coach, is a trusted advisor with industry management experience who can guide you through start-up challenges like hiring staff and paying taxes, as well as help you plan your growth strategy, make sound marketing decisions, and recommend software. Most also provide coaching to help you grow your personal leadership skills….
Small Business Maternity Leave Policy & Laws – With Examples
Under the federal Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers with 50 or more employees must provide new and adoptive moms up to 12 weeks to care for themselves and their infant. Although FMLA only requires employers to offer unpaid leave, some also choose to offer paid maternity leave. This article covers both federal and…
Gifts for Employees: Top 25 Employee Appreciation Gift Ideas
Good employers reward staff with more than a paycheck. They recognize excellent workplace performance with gifts that build workers’ self esteem and motivate them to continue contributing their best efforts to your business. And you know what? Happier employees means happier customers, and that leads to repeat business. You can shop for similar fun gifts…