The employee handbook is a great reference tool for both employees and managers. But did you know that you are not legally required to have a handbook? Nope. Not required at all. Yet, is an employee handbook recommended? Absolutely! The handbook is a key reference for your employees and your managers. This provides consistent policies to follow...
A water bottle on an employee’s desk or a cup of coffee seems very, very reasonable. Yet, what happens when there is more than coffee or water in those containers? The answer depends on your policies, state law, and what you already know about this employee. Here are 5 steps to review when facing a situation of potential substance...
Do you love to receive personalized mail? I know I do! Especially handwritten ones that are written specifically for me. Not only are they personal, but they also imply someone spent some time thinking about me and what I do for them. Offer letters are much like this. They are a personalized note to a new employee welcoming them to your...
You’re hiring your first employee. That’s a big deal! But now you have to define what the employee will actually be DOING. What are your expectations of the employee? And how do you combine these with being compliant? The job description is a summary of the tasks, duties, functions, and responsibilities of a position that...