Ensuring a safe work environment for staff members is a critical piece of risk management planning for new businesses. While some industries have specific risks and planning needs in this area, many issues in running a safe workplace are universal. Fire Safety: Buildings should have standard fire safety equipment, but
A huge mandate of human resources is wisely leading employees. Simply put, good leaders produce good workers. A manager must know what to do to produce good results but, of equal importance, must realize what NOT to do. There are six killing mistakes of employee management. Warning, if you commit
Halloween in the office is normally a matter of custom, with each workplace having its own long-standing traditions. Most employees use good sense and behave well, but as every HR professional knows, there is always an exception. Still, what could go wrong with Halloween? Since many HR issues are based
No matter what industry your business serves, maintaining a strong HR department is the key to helping your business succeed. However, maintaining a large human resources department can quickly become a costly, stressful, difficult task. This is where outsourcing HR can be extremely beneficial. When you outsource your HR, an
Background checks are helpful in evaluating several things about a prospective employee. These things include criminal records, credit reports, and driving records. It is estimated that nearly 70% of employers perform background checks. However, most of these organizations do not use outsource this service. Organizations who chose to perform background
Respect in the workplace is considered one of the top five things that employees seek from their employer. Respect and dignity from management relates to more than simply getting along with other employees. It also relates to fairness, equity, and recognition. Employees who feel as though their actions are consistently
Many managers are not equipped to deal with the negativity that finds its way into their department. It only takes the negative attitude from one employee to have an effect on the department or possibly, the whole company. Moreover, factors such as personality conflicts, daily gripes, and interpersonal friction all
