Leave 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…

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Leave 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…

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20 Employee Engagement Survey Questions to Ask

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Updated February 28, 2023 Employee Appreciation Day is on Friday, March 3, 2023, and many organizations are considering how to celebrate the members of their workforces. While gifts and food are certainly appreciated, it’s also a good time to assess the engagement level across your organization. You can use Employee Appreciation Day to create an…

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5 Tips for Employee Retention Domination

Employee retention should be a priority for every business owner. Honestly, keeping your employees saves you money, time, productivity, and frustration. Replacing an employee can cost anywhere between 6-9 months’ of an average salary. There’s lots of work involved in screening, interviews, hiring, and training someone new. Leaving many employers wishing that the employee who…

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Employee Attendance Policy: What It Is and How To Write It

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Businesses of all sizes rely on employees to perform vital tasks and interact with clients and customers. Employee performance determines the business’s overall success. It’s essential to have policies and procedures that protect and support employees. Employees need to understand company expectations around attendance and performance. Establishing an employee attendance policy can protect your workforce…

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Timecard Tips for Solving Late Timecards for Good

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Managers hate to nag about an employee’s timecard. It can feel like a power struggle with a bunch of five-year-olds. You hire competent professionals. You don’t want to think of them as kids who refuse to pick up their toys. Getting employees to turn in timecards is a problem that has plagued employers since the…

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Prevent Employee Scheduling Conflicts With Time & Labor Software

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Updated October 13, 2022 Employee scheduling conflicts wreak havoc in your organization. Businesses with scheduling confusion are at risk in several ways. First, they could lose great employees if schedule frustration persists. Just as importantly, they could lose customers due to poor service. In addition, they could fail to keep enough staff to meet production…

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Create a Career Path Program in 7 Steps [or Lose Your Best Employees]

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Create a career path program and improve retention dramatically. Advancement opportunity is essential to employee engagement which is a major factor in retention. Therefore, a career paths program can fuel growth. And you’ll improve your culture as an added bonus. What is a Career Path? A career path is an advancement roadmap with short- and…

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Improve Employee Relations with 7 Strategies [Remote & Onsite]

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There is a lot at stake when it comes to employee relations. It has never been more important for managers to step up their efforts. Good employee relations result in lower turnover and higher productivity. What are Employee Relations? Employee relations is a function of Human Resources that creates and manages policies involving employees’ relationships with their…

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