The Art Of An Employee Handbook Creating an employee handbook can feel overwhelming for many employers, leading them to include only the most basic policies. However, this approach may not sufficiently inform employees or protect the employer. To better minimize your risks, consider updating your existing employee handbook with comprehensive policies. Last Minute Additions That…
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What’s the deal with performance reviews? As a business owner, you understand the importance of recruiting the best staff. As a leader, you want your team to perform at their highest level. Many of you likely use performance reviews to evaluate your employees’ work, efficiency, and morale on a quarterly or annual basis. If you’re…
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Each month, Optimum Employer Solutions gathers the latest updates and changes to federal and state employment law. Read on to learn how these changes may affect you, and how Optimum can help you ensure compliance. Federal/State UpdatesJudge Throws Out DOL Rule Raising Salary ThresholdA federal court recently struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule…
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Holiday Stress is Real It’s the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? However, juggling extra holiday tasks, completing your shopping, and meeting end-of-year goals while managing clients and employees can be overwhelming. It’s enough to make anyone feel stressed. A 2018 study conducted by PR Newswire found that 88% of Americans experience increased…
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Peer Recognition Programs Rising in Popularity Recognizing employees for their achievements is essential, and you likely already understand this. Recently, many companies have introduced peer-to-peer recognition programs. But what exactly is a peer-to-peer recognition program? It is a system that allows employees to praise their colleagues for their hard work. This kind of recognition not…
Continue Reading Each month, Optimum Employer Solutions gathers the latest updates and changes to federal and state employment law. Read on to learn how these changes may affect you, and how Optimum can help you ensure compliance. HR QuestionQuestion: How can an employee claim harassment when offensive jokes or other conduct are not directed specifically at them?…
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Understanding Vacation Time A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that 46 percent of American workers did not use their vacation time last year. In contrast, many European workers, especially those in France, Scandinavia, and Germany, typically take six weeks of vacation each year. According to Fortune, Americans leave an estimated 429 million…
Continue Reading Each month, Optimum Employer Solutions gathers the latest updates and changes to federal and stateemployment law. Read below to learn how these changes may affect you, and how Optimum can help youensure compliance. HR QuestionQuestion: An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for…
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Competitive Benefits Package? Benefits are regularly named by job seekers as the number one factor considered when accepting a position, and so to attract the best employees, it’s vital that businesses offer a robust benefits package. As a recruiting and retention strategy, benefits planning is key – certainly – but what exactly comprises a competitive…
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