HR Over Coffee by HR 360, Inc.

Diversity is one of the greatest strengths in the modern workplace. As a manager, you of course want to foster teamwork among your employees—and joking is often part of developing camaraderie and good working relationships. But it is your responsibility to address any behavior that crosses the line, particularly when it comes to conduct that is racially or ethnically offensive.

Without proper attention to hiring and managing your seasonal employees, you could find yourself with disgruntled employees, unhappy customers, and even legal violations.

The standards for office dress code have changed for all but the most formal industries and positions.

Payroll cards allow you to load employee pay onto cards rather than depositing it to a bank or issuing a check.

It’s always great when an employer is able to recognize an employee’s contributions and reward their employees for a job well done.

The most important tasks in conducing job interviews are preparing questions and evaluating candidates’ answers. However, there are other key things you can do to ensure successful interview process.

Here are five tips to help keep you on checking references, which should always be done BEFORE the offer of employment is made.

Pre-employment testing can be an effective means of determining which applicants are most qualified for a particular job. However, employers must proceed with caution, as use of these tests may violate federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

Accommodating an employee’s need for time away from the office is widely accepted as good business practice and an effective retention tool. But when it becomes excessive, employee absenteeism can damage your productivity, profitability, and morale.

Is it ethical to lure employees away from your competition? According to an ethics study co-authored by a Vanderbilt graduate business school professor, poaching employees is indeed ethical-- when it’s done correctly.

The ability to have difficult conversations, and to make those conversations both effective and productive, is an essential skill for any good manager.

When it comes to the workplace, the office environment is the ideal conduit for germs to spread, even when only a single person is sick.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25 million U.S. workers are considered part-time. While some of these individuals are unable to find full-time work, four out of five part-timers are doing so for non-economic reasons.

With a new year upon us, your attention is likely focused on setting financial and productivity goals for your business. As you plan, make sure to take a look at one area you may have overlooked: employee retention.

Whether large or small, cash or a gift, it’s important to note that the bonuses we discuss here are not commissions as a form of payout for sales or performance. Rather, a bonus is a discretionary gift to employees for a job well done or loyal service throughout the year.