Aug 01

Helping Older Generations Embrace Technology in the Workplace

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Older Generations VS. Technology Many of our country’s seniors are late adopters when it comes to technology. The Pew Research Center found that in 2012, more than half of older adults, ages 65 or older, were active internet users. Today, 59 percent of seniors report that they use the internet. Despite these... read more →
  • August 1, 2017
Jul 01

Preventing Summer Slump in the Workplace

Summer Slump: Is It Real? Summer is a time for relaxing in the sun near a beautiful body of water, not for working. At least that is what we are conditioned to think as children. However, life as an adult is very different, with most of us finding ourselves in... read more →
  • July 1, 2017
Jun 01

Surprising Reasons Your Employees Aren’t Using Their Vacation Time

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Understanding Vacation Time A recent study by Project Time Off concludes that 40 percent of American workers left vacation time on the table last year. Many European workers, particularly those in France, Scandinavia, and Germany, routinely take off six weeks of vacation time per year. Americans, on the other hand,... read more →
  • June 1, 2017
May 01

An HR Guide to Internships

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Internship Season is Here Are you thinking about implementing an internship program within your company? For millennials, internships are becoming a vital part of transitioning into the professional world. An internship is described as a position where a student or trainee works in an organization to gain work experience or... read more →
  • May 1, 2017
Apr 01

PEOs versus In-House HR: Which is Right For Your Business?

If you’re a small business owner, you already know that one of our goals here at Optimum Employer Solutions is to free up your time so you can spend it generating revenue. Time you can allocate to actually running your business and increasing sales is precious, brought home by the... read more →
  • April 1, 2017
Mar 01

Flexible Work Schedules- Are They Right For Your Company?

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What's The Deal With Flexible Work Schedules? This month’s theme of reflection and aiming for success continues. The last blog discussed how to make your day more successful before heading into the office. It also talked about continuing positive behavior while you’re there, even in the face of the office... read more →
  • March 1, 2017
Feb 01

Tips for A Flexible Dress Code Policy

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Being “hip” while remaining professional Modern company dress code policies are becoming more and more flexible. You want a relaxed company culture, but you still want your employees to look sharp- right? Navigating this issue can be difficult. Many employers are struggling with establishing the right dress code policies for... read more →
  • February 1, 2017
Jan 01

Increasing Employee Morale

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Does Employee Morale Affect Company Culture? Happy employees are productive employees. Improving the productivity level in the workplace benefits both the team members and management alike. So how do you keep morale up in the workplace? We’ve compiled a few tips. Recognize employee contributions:  Let your employees know you value... read more →
  • January 1, 2017
Dec 01

Do You Need to Review Your Company Sick Day Policies?

Is it Time to Review Your Company Sick Day Policy? Your company's sick day policies may be out of date. Air travel and doorknobs are probably the first places that come to mind when you think of the most effective routes of disease transmission. While these are notable places, the... read more →
  • December 1, 2016
Nov 01