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...
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...
Engagement. What is this? Webster defines it as a promise to meet or be present at a particular place and time. So, how many of your employees are engaged at work. Truly engaged? According to Gallups 2018 poll, only 34% of the US workforce is engaged. And of those engaged, their profitability is 21% higher than the...
Job descriptions serve several important functions. They set clear expectations for your staff, managers and the business owner. AND they protect both you and the employee from the various employment laws. Yet, I read and review so many job descriptions that are like hopes and dreams. A unicorn that does not exist. This sets your organization, you, and your...
Congratulations! You’re hiring your first employee. You’ve been planning on this for months. And now it is finally in the budget. Yet, you’re super curious about what you may be missing. You’re in luck! Here is a checklist of items to ensure you have in place before bringing on your first employee. Register with the...