7 Tips to Reduce Workplace Stress

Considering that the average American worker will spend over 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime, it makes sense that employment is a significant aspect of life. Work can feel like a barometer for other aspects of a person’s lifestyle, whether they’re spending a lot of time commuting or handling extra tasks during shifts. But…

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Small Business Owner How-To Series: How to Track Employee Time

At WorkforceHub, we focus on the needs of small businesses. Our solution makes it easy to manage the everyday tasks, but we recognize that many of our clients are newcomers to the world of managing employees and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. In order to provide more value and support, we’re launching a…

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Leave of Absence Types: When Does Each Apply?

An employee may have different circumstances and situations in their life that require them to take time away from work. Employers must accommodate those needs with leave of absence policies that outline the procedure for taking time off and what situations qualify for leave. Explore this guide to the different types of leaves of absence…

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Say Goodbye to PTO Tracker Spreadsheets with the Right Tools

How does your company track and manage paid time off (PTO)? How does that method work for you? If your answer involves spreadsheets, this article is for you. When spreadsheets became available, they certainly offered advantages over hand calculation, offering a nifty way to store data and automate calculations. However, in today’s world, they’re no…

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Absence Management: Solving Absenteeism and Promoting Balance

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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.…

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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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Don’t Let Absenteeism Hurt Your Business — Use Workforce Management For Attendance Policies

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Updated June 6, 2023 Dealing with employees who are frequently absent is a challenge for supervisors and business owners. Without employees available to handle everyday tasks, managers are left scrambling to fill shifts and take care of customers. Explore how absenteeism can harm your organization’s growth and success, plus the effects of workforce management attendance…

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Everything You Need to Know About a Leave of Absence Policy

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Business owners know that it’s difficult to maintain high productivity and engagement levels when employees aren’t present at work. But there are instances in which team members need to take time away from their jobs, whether to recover from a short-term illness or to manage a longer-term need. For this reason, it’s vital to have…

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How to Manage PTO for Remote Workers

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Updated March 7, 2023 Remote work has quickly become the norm for many companies, with more than half of small businesses reporting that their workforces have gone remote. Working from home may become a permanent option for workers whose duties and responsibilities allow for it. Even those who aren’t fully remote may work a hybrid…

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