Now more than ever it is important for business owners and those tasked with HR activities to understand their obligations surrounding Employee Files. Please take a listen to lean more and as always, if you have questions or need help in organizing your HR department or train your supervisory staff, feel free to contact me, Karla Dobbeck, at karlad@hrtechniques.biz
This month's focus is on the value of a termination letter. Take a listen to learn how you can use this tool to protect the company while ensuring an easier transition for your departing employee during this difficult time. As always, if you need help in any of your HR activities, please feel free to contact me, Karla Dobbeck at karlad@hrtechniques.biz
School will be ending soon and employers will be looking to hire students to fill in for vacationing regular employees. Before you do, please take a listen to learn about the various restrictions that apply to different age groups. Free fact sheets are available for both federal and Illinois rules and should be requested by contacting me, Karla Dobbeck, at karlad@hrtechniques.biz. As always, please consider HRT for all of your HR needs.
Job Descriptions really are at the heart of the job. Well written job descriptions provide a clear communication tool for supervisors and employees to use to discuss performance. They also give the hiring manager a clear picture of the job when advertising and if someone in the organization is looking for a change, a job description will outline expectations for new career paths. Please take a listen and learn all about this versatile tool.
This month, we are exploring the use of effective employee communication tools. The tagline on my business card is 'best results through clear communication'. Unless you and your employee have a clear understanding of the goal, it will be hard for the employee to satisfy your expectations. Please take a listen and learn what you can do right now to become a more effective communicator and as always, if you need help in developing or implementing any human resource process or procedure, please consider Human Resource Techniques and contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz
If you are at all concerned about the recent activity at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and their attempts to make it easier for your workers to organize and unionize, please take a few minutes to listen to this short podcast to help you remain Union Free. If you would like either of the posters mentioned at no cost, or would like to discuss help in training your supervisory staff in Union Avoidance, please contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz.
Many business owners and supervisors believe that using a demotion as a disciplinary tool will send a clear message. While it will, you will probably suffer for your decision. Take a listen and learn why and as always, contact Human Resource Techniques for all of your HR consulting needs. www.hrtechniques.biz
Having a policy and system in place to guide you in planning for employee vacations is a great help and will assure your business needs are met. This show points out what to consider when developing yours. As always, if you need help in your hr department or company, please consider HRT! www.hrtechniques.biz or 847-658-4868
On today's show, tips for interviewing new candidates are shared. If you would like help in designing a process for recruiting and selecting employees, feel free to contact Human Resource Techniques at karlad@hrtechniques.biz or 847-289-4504
As the boomers continue to transition into retirement, employers can offer assistance beyond retirement savings accounts. This show focuses on 4 things you can do. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact me at karlad@hrtechniuqes.biz or by phoning 847-289-4504.
In today's show, attorney Alison Harkins from Harkins Law Group sheads some light on employer responsibilities for maintaining and destroying employee files. If you need more information on this topic, feel free to contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz or 847-289-4504 or contact Alison directly at alisonharkins@yahoo.com
This show will help employers prepare for a temination or layoff. It is taken from a more lengthy article written a few years back. If you would like to receive the entire article at no charge, please contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz
Whether your employees are eligible to earn overtime is goverened by state and federal law. Classifying your employees as exempt or non-exempt is complicated. This show highlights some of the requirements under the Fair Labor Standard Act.
This month's entry focuses on DOL and IRS audits for businesses - If you would like to become a regular subscriber of EiEiOh! Simply send your e-mail address to karlad@hrtechniques.biz!
One of the most uncomfortable situations with which a business owner, supervisor or HR administrator is confronted is discussing poor grooming habits with an employee. This podcast will help prepare you to handle the meeting with compassion, care and dignity.
Employer Information on Employment Issues - excerpt from our February 2010 edition. If you would like to receive a free copy of EiEiOh! each month, please e-mail your request to karlad@hrtechniques.biz
Employer Information on Employment Issues - a short excerpt from our January 2010 edition. If you would like to receive a free copy of EiEiOh! each month, please e-mail your request to karlad@hrtechniques.biz
An employee handbook is a roadmap you can use to clearly communicate policy, expecations and benefits. It will ensure situations are handled consistently across departments and that your employees know your hotbutton rules. This podcast highlights items to remember when drafting an employee handbook.
Here you will find step-by-step instructions for completing the employee and employer sections of the I-9 form. This is the form that proves identity and eligibility for employment in the US and has been a required form for all new employees since November 1986.
There are 3 key reasons performance appraisals don't work. Do you know what they are? Learn why your best intentions continue to produce poor results.