Q. I know we’re allowed to tell employees which months they can’t take vacations, but can we also require that vacations be taken only by the week, and not in daily, hourly or half-day increments? —P.A., Nebraska
If your organization’s turnover rate hasn’t picked up recently, it’s only a matter of time. That’s the message of a new Society for Human Resource Management survey that says 75 …
Issue: Two employees ask to share one job: Should your organization approve it? Risk/benefit: Job sharing can improve retention and boost morale, but it also can spark negative side effects. …
Issue: Are your employee-leave policies too stingy, too generous or just right? Benefit: Knowing how your organization compares to others helps you attract and retain top employees. Action: Review …
Issue: The importance of giving consistent feedback on employee performance. Benefit: When managers provide feedback, employees are more likely to stay …
Small employers may be hurting their productivity by offering more generous family-and-medical leave benefits than legally required. That’s the message of a new National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) study, …
Issue: Employees have great ideas every day. Is your organization tapping into them? Benefits: A properly managed suggestion program can improve morale, increase …
Issue: When can (and should) you use personality testing to screen applicants? Benefit: More tests are available online, which makes them easier and cheaper …
Issue: Your organization can benefit from government-backed apprenticeship programs. Benefit: Such programs can help you attract better applicants, cut turnover …