HR Policies: Bring Your Gun to Work?
Last year, approximately 353 mass shootings occurred in the U.S. In many of those cases, such as the Colorado Springs and San Bernadino shootings, employees were killed or injured. Not surprisingly, many states (including Tennessee) have recently passed a variety of Bring Your Gun to Work laws. Undeniably, the U.S. Constitution protects its citizens’ right […]
Want to Recruit Better Talent? Think like a marketer.
What do potential job applicants think when they encounter your job postings online: A: “WOW! This company is amazing. I really want this job – it sounds perfect!” B: “Huh. Looks like this company is hiring.” C: (yawn) “Anybody want to order pizza?” If it’s not response “A,” you need to read this post! Below […]
Stormy Weather: Pay and Absence Tips for Inclement Weather
Winter is just around the corner. And with it comes incredibly unpredictable weather conditions. Icy roads. And even sleet or snow. So here’s the big question for today’s post: When inclement weather hits, are your HR policies up to the challenge? According to an ERC/smart Business Workplace Practice Survey, only 39% of employers have a […]
Prevent Turnover with Stay Interviews
Everybody’s heard of screening interviews, behavioral interviews and exit interviews. But “stay interviews”? They’re not as well known and not as widely used – but perhaps they should be. In our current economy, jobless claims are down. Businesses are hiring. And great people are getting harder to find. To compete in these conditions, you […]
Is Your Business Ready for the “Big Shift” – and the Talent Shortages that Go With It?
The shift is already underway. In an earlier post, we examined the ways younger workers are changing the face of our workforce. But the rise of Generations Y and Z are just one of the many ways the U.S. workforce is transforming. Below, we outline additional demographic and social issues – including gender, age and […]
HR Policy: A Practical Approach to “Dress for Success”
“All things in moderation” is great advice – especially when it comes to certain aspects of your HR policy. Dress code is a perfect example. If, for example, you work for a professional accounting firm, you probably operate in a relatively conservative environment. As a result, HR may enforce a comprehensive (and fairly restrictive) […]
