The X-Files of HR
In the weird realm of HR there are more important things than vacations and payroll although, those are important, you, as a business owner, need to worry about other things. Things like, compliancy, hiring/firing, ALL facets dealing with employees, and running your business compliantly. Don’t we love those little aliens of running a business. They [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )We Have a throw-back on our hands…
Everybody remembers Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky and their relationship in the Oval Office, or where ever they had their fling. Well, to this day that is still controversial, I mean the coverage alone could still be opened to discussions dealing with journalistic style and ethics. But what about the HR standpoint? Do you as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Don’t hire a Winona Ryder.
Winona Ryder is no stranger to controversy and her getting caught stealing in 2001 was actually a surprise because she is classified as a Hollywood starlet. This just goes to show that anyone has the potential to steal. So how do business owners avoid hiring someone that could possibly steal? Well following proper hiring processes [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )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 )The IQuack Test.
So, now you are thinking you can handle this HR stuff. It’s not so hard. Just to test yourself read through the three questions below and determine if all your HR ducks are in a row. 1. Do you have written policies that govern your employees? 2. Do your employees consistently meet your expectations? 3. [...]
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 Policy Ostrich
Are you burying your head in the policy sand? Do you have rules that don’t make a bit of sense? Do you avoid the HR lady like the plagues because, like all other rule making entities, her mere presence reminds you of what you AREN’T doing? Do you have written expectations that NO ONE follows? [...]
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 )Cock Fighting in the Workplace
This Guy walks up to one of his employees: “Hey, you wanna grab a drink after work?” Employee A: “Aren’t you married?” This Guy to Employee A, with a smug look on his face: “Not if you don’t want me to be.” Seriously? I know I am in HR Consulting, not Dating Consulting, but, Seriously? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )More Rules of the (Big Kid) Sandbox: What Employees Should Expect
I’ve been writing a series on the culture and the spirit of policies; particularly, the policies that are included in an employee handbook. I think there are many factors that impact the culture of a business, but policy is CERTAINLY one of them. Employees, like children (no disrespect intended to either group), just want to [...]
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