Paid Time Off and Absence Management
How Absence Management Can Help You Build a More Engaged Workforce
What is Employee Absence Management? Employee absence management is the process of managing employee time off. There are many reasons why employees take time off. Planning for the various kinds of employee absence can improve efficiency and profitability. More companies than ever before are incorporating absence management planning in 2020. Absence management centers on…
Read MoreRetool, Retrench, and Rebuild: A Framework for Managing Your Workforce Through Uncertainty
Pivoting in Uncertain Times Uncertainty is uncomfortable—and inspirational. Companies across America are pivoting to meet new demand and rethink operations. They combine creativity, determination, and technology to retool, retrench and rebuild. New production lines, online shops, takeout, curbside service, home delivery, remote work, drive-by clinics and telehealth are all inspired by uncertainty and need. Retool:…
Read MoreSmall Business Coronavirus Relief Started April 1st: How Can My Business Qualify?
Updated June 9, 2020 What programs in the recent relief bills help small businesses? In March 2020, the federal government passed three multi trillion-dollar relief bills which represent the largest economic stimulus in US history. The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act–Passed March 6, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)–Passed March 18, 2020) Coronavirus Aid,…
Read MoreHow do I pay quarantined workers? Absence management for COVID-19.
Updated April 30, 2020 with the latest information about The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act of 2020 (part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act). Mandated or voluntary quarantine create confusion for employers and employees alike. Most of us have never experienced a global public health crisis that has affected virtually every aspect of our…
Read MoreCoronavirus: What Your Healthcare HR Department Needs to Know Right Now
Every day, healthcare employers realize that the coronavirus situation is impacting HR in yet another way. Let’s go over the urgent issues for Human Resources departments in healthcare, social services, daycares, and dental practices. Buckle up. There are a lot. What should my HR department be doing about the coronavirus? Protect employees Let employees work…
Read MoreHow Do I Calculate Overtime and Holiday Pay For Salaried and Hourly Workers?
How can you prevent holiday and overtime pay problems? Let’s dive in. 5 Important Things to Know About Paid Holidays and Overtime The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t require U.S. employers to provide paid holidays. The FLSA requires employers to pay workers a rate of 1 1/2 times the normal wage for overtime. When…
Read MoreDestructive Employee Absenteeism? Improve Your Attendance Tracking.
Attendance tracking is critical for identifying attendance problems. The impact of attendance problems doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Even one employee with an issue can create headaches for everyone. But it’s not just an annoyance. It has serious consequences for your business. Employee Attendance Issues Arriving late Frequently calling in sick Failing to attend…
Read MoreHiring Your Perfect Next Employee: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and More!)
A tremendous amount of effort goes into making a good hire. First, you need to clearly define the gaps in your organization, then describe the ideal candidate to fill them. Make the requirements too stringent and you risk missing out on well-qualified applicants. Make them too loose and you risk getting swamped by the response.…
Read MoreWhat Are The Best Guidelines For Creating A PTO Policy For Your Business?
Table of Contents Chapter 1: How To Create A PTO Management Policy For Your Business Chapter 2: How Can PTO Tracking Software Help My Small Business? Chapter 3: With PTO Tracking Software, You Can Happily Ditch Your Spreadsheets Chapter 4: How to Design an Absence Management Policy Chapter 5: The Supervisor’s Guide To Employee Absence…
Read MoreManagers can effectively manage employee absences
Employee absence is referred to as absenteeism. Absence management is the ability to manage employee absences and to help employees return to work well and functional as quickly as possible. It includes managing the existing workload to compensate for the missing employee. It can include re-assigning projects, hiring temporary workers, or calling employees to fill…
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