Business owners know that like fashion trends, their staff members can easily come and go. Quick turnovers happen for a variety of reasons – perhaps both the employer and employee made unrealistic promises, the job expectations weren’t made clear, or a more extreme cause; the new hire found the organization to be a toxic environment…. Read more »
Posts Tagged: Human resource management
How to Clearly Outline Appropriate Workplace Behavior in Your Handbook
Your employee handbook serves as both a legal and foundational tool for your business. It protects you from risks in the workplace, but also clearly communicates your company values and expectations. When it comes to appropriate workplace behavior, how do you effectively address the topic to keep your employees informed? RTR Consulting reviews the key… Read more »
Employer Practices 2013
2013 is going to be another year of challenges for employers. Employer’s practices are under attack by the Department of Labor and NLRB. The DOL has organized a misclassification task-force to actively address misclassification of independent contractors, and non-exempt employees misclassified as exempt. In addition, employers are also under attack by the NLRB. The NLRB… Read more »
Does HR deserve a seat at the executive table?
I read this article on whether Human Resources deserves a seat at the table? In most cases, I have a problem with the assumption that anyone deserves the CEO’s ear. I believe that it has to be earned. If you are not adding value there is no reason for you to be at the table. No… Read more »