Who’s your daddy?
I work with a lot of business owners who tell me that the aspect of having employees is one of the most difficult situations they face as business owners. However, having employees is a necessity if you want your business to grow. Business owners typically have the natural tendency to try and do it all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Where are your HR balls?
So you’re a business owner or manager and you’re super excited to be responsible for the human resource (HR) functions in your business. As you jump in to this area of managing your human capital there are a few basic things you need to know about HR. Some of the most important aspects of HR [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The art of sticking one’s foot in one’s mouth.
No you can’t (and some fun tidbits) Q- My employee worked 2 hours more than scheduled and I didn’t approve it so I don’t need to pay her right? A – No. You can’t withhold pay for hours worked whether or not the employee had your permission. BUT – you could say you don’t know [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rockin’-n-rollin’ HR
Customers Rock! We often talk a lot about the expectations you should set for your employees so they have a clear understanding of what they need to do. But what about the expectations you set for your customers? Are those clear in your business? Do you have set working hours that you adhere to? If [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Simon says,”Get your free I-9 Forms Today!”
I am really surprised that people aren’t more receptive to free things that could actually help their business grow and become more compliant with laws. I mean, really people, it is the LAW to have up-to-date paperwork. If nothing else, keep the forms filed away, but at least you have them. Also, listen to people [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Setting Expectations
People like to know what is expected of them whether it is in a personal relationship or a professional one. So, as a business owner you want to make sure to give your employees clear expectations. Not only to let them know what is expected of them so they feel better, but to allow them [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )12 Days of Employment – A parody & excellent offer!
As the end of the year nears and you start hearing The 12 Days of Christmas on the radio, you should be thinking to yourself, am I prepared for the first 12 Days of Employment? To the tune of The 12 Days of Christmas: On the 1st day of employment, My employer gave to me [...]
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