Discrimination in the workplace is still an important issue to understand and be informed about, even in 2017. Specifically, it’s important to know the laws, recognize what kinds of discrimination are out there, become aware in general of how to prevent discrimination, and learn what to do if it happens. It’s noteworthy that, in general,…
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Performance Improvement Plan Template & Instructions
A performance improvement plan is an HR-term for a development plan that usually is given to underperforming employees as a form of probation. Akin to a written warning, a performance improvement plan, or PIP, is being used by more companies who realize that showing a path to success and setting goals for underperforming employees is…
Fringe Benefits: What They Are & How They Work
Fringe benefits is the umbrella term for any benefits, from health insurance to paying for weekly team lunches, that an employer provides to an employee, contractor, board member, or business partner. Many fringe benefits are considered tax-free by the IRS and can be a great value-add for your employees. In this article, we will explain:…
How to Find & Hire A Technical Recruiter
You probably are coming to this article if you are a small business owner in need of tech help, and are considering using a technical recruiter to help save you time. We are going to explain how to tell if you really need to use a technical recruiter, where to find one (and their corresponding…
Commission-Based Jobs: Ultimate Guide to Working In One or Hiring Them For Your Business
Sales is a necessary part of every company, and whether you call it business development, client relationship management, or account management, it’s still sales. Jobs in these spaces tend to have a heavy commission element to them in order to incentivize people to perform. In this article, we are going to look at these commission-based…
How To Offer Life Insurance As An Employee Benefit
Life insurance pays a lump sum of money in the event of death to the designated beneficiary. As an employer, life insurance is an inexpensive and easy benefit to offer to your employees, and it can mean a lot to your employees if many of them have families or children. In this article, we will…
Health Reimbursement Account – What It Is & How it Works
A health reimbursement account (HRA) is an account administered by an employer that reimburses employees for medical expenses, including health premiums and out-of-pocket costs. It is funded solely by the employer and is meant to be used in addition to employee-bought health insurance (be it through a spouse or purchased on one’s own). HRA can…
Top 27 Customer Service Training Ideas, Activities, & Games
Regardless of the kind of product or service you offer, or the type of business model that you have, customer service must be at the heart of every organization. Good customer service builds trust and loyalty, plus it gives you a competitive edge and makes you memorable. Every year, forward-looking companies invest a considerable sum…
How to Create a Wellness Plan for Your Small Business
A wellness plan when described as a part of a company usually covers several areas of employee wellness, including the physical, mental, and social / community aspects of health. A good employee wellness plan needs to include elements from all of these aspects and be appealing to all types of employees at your business. We…
How to Calculate (And Reduce) Employee Turnover Rate
Employee turnover rate refers to how many people in your company leave during a period of time. Some organizations only look at those who quit, others look at those who were fired, and some look at both. The best practice is to look at both employee turnover rates since they each tell you something very…
Employee Onboarding Process – The Ultimate Step by Step Guide
The employee onboarding process involves bringing on a new employee and usually takes place during the new employee’s first week on the job. Employee onboarding includes both training and new hire forms, as well as meeting their team, socializing with company employees, and learning how your company’s processes work. Pre-boarding (aka New Hire Employee Forms)…
Top 37 Behavioral Interview Questions
Behavioral interview questions are a great way to assess how a candidate will actually perform or make decisions when working for you. Behavioral interviews questions are based around work-related situations that ask a candidate to draw conclusions and provide insight from their past experiences and decisions. We also include a number of situational interview questions…