Posts by Allie Blackham
Company Culture Considerations for Global Organizations
Understanding the value of building and maintaining a consistently positive organizational culture is certainly important. But taking it a step further and actually implementing changes that provide support to employees can be a challenge, especially in organizations that operate on a global scale. In the latest piece in our series focused on organizational culture, we’re…
Read MoreAbsence Management: Solving Absenteeism and Promoting Balance
Updated September 12, 2023 When employees aren’t at work, it can create a significant disruption among the entire workforce. This is especially true when multiple team members are absent at the same time. Since absenteeism can wreak havoc on the company culture and overall morale, it’s vital to plan for absences and manage them appropriately.…
Read MoreLeave of Absence Policy: What It Is and How to Write One
Managing leaves of absence is nearly impossible without an effective policy in place. Explore our guide to what a leave of absence policy should include and how to write or modify one to accommodate the needs of your workforce. What is a Leave of Absence? A leave of absence is a temporary period in which…
Read MoreLegal Considerations and Company Culture
The culture of your organization can have a significant impact on its overall success and reputation, as well as the way employees feel about working there. But it may also play a role in the legal standing of the business. Review some of the legal considerations associated with company culture to ensure your organization remains…
Read MorePTO Policy: Managing PTO Policies for Small Business
When you run a small business, managing all the policies and processes associated with the workforce can be difficult. But a key aspect of building and maintaining a strong team includes offering competitive benefits, one of which is paid time off. In this guide, we outline how to manage PTO policies for small businesses and…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Company Culture (And Why It Matters)
Our latest blog series has focused on the importance of building a strong organizational culture and how to achieve your company goals. But once you’ve established the culture you want and rolled it out to employees, what are the next steps? How can you keep the momentum going? This guide will outline how to maintain…
Read MoreIncorporating Company Culture Throughout Your Organization
Our most recent blog series has outlined why investing in your company culture matters, how to improve it, and examples of different types to help companies identify what aspects align with organizational goals and aims. In this post, we’ll cover how to incorporate elements of the culture throughout the business across all departments. Benefits of Improving…
Read MoreLeave of Absence Types
When an employee wants to take time away from work to travel, spend time with loved ones, or otherwise recharge their batteries, they can typically do so through a benefit known as paid time off (PTO). But when a unique circumstance arises that necessitates time off for different reasons, a team member may need to…
Read More7 Roadblocks to a Solid Company Culture
Company culture is a hot topic in today’s business world, and for good reason. It’s important to understand how the overall culture of the organization impacts those who are already employed, along with potential new hires and even customers. But what you may not realize is that common roadblocks make it nearly impossible to achieve…
Read MoreHow a GPS Time Clock Improves Time & Labor Tracking
When a business has employees working remotely or at various job sites, time tracking can become a challenge, particularly if the company relies on physical clocks for punching in and out. But offering a mobile app or web-based tracking solution can cause some concerns. You might wonder whether employees are clocking in and out before…
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