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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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Are you considering a change in Paid Time Off policies at your company? If so, you aren’t alone. Across the country, employers are rethinking PTO and vacation time. Some are even offering unlimited PTO. Whichever method you choose, you need to administer it accurately and efficiently. Use workforce management software to implement a new policy,…
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Do your business operations grind to a halt this time of year? It starts with May graduations. Everyone in the office seems to have child or sibling that’s getting a diploma. Then June is a flurry of weddings. By this time, the vacation season is in full swing as employees take advantage of their kids’…
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Many small businesses don’t provide paid sick leave for hourly workers. Sick leave can protect your employees’ health and prevent productivity losses due to a company-wide illness. Workforce management software can help businesses with salaried or hourly employees manage sick leave. When employees come into work sick, it can be a public health threat. Hourly…
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