Human Resources

From the HR Support Center: Can an Employee Submit a New W-4 at Any Time?

Yes, an employee may submit a new W-4 anytime they have changes. Often, they’ll submit a new form when they know they’ll be changing exemptions, adjustments, deductions, or credits on their return. For example, an employee may want to increase their withholding by decreasing the number...

29 July, 2019

Maximize Productivity by Minimizing Workplace Distractions

Most distraction-busters require action by employees themselves. But consider this: Are you or the supervisors on your staff part of the problem? Employees typically will drop what they're doing if they hear from the boss, whether it's in the form of an email, phone call,...

24 July, 2019

From the HR Support Center: When Managers Talk Politics in the Workplace

Some managers have been continually talking about politics in the office, not taking into consideration anyone else's political backgrounds and beliefs. It gets offensive at times, but employees are afraid to say anything. Any advice on how this can be handled? In general, a private employer...

22 July, 2019

Prudent Tips on Employee Tip Withholding

If your employees regularly receive tips, it is important to comply with the withholding requirements and pay your company's fair share of employment taxes. Expensive penalties can be assessed on both employers and employees if the tip reporting rules are not followed. Here's a brief summary...

17 July, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Is Multitasking Possible or Just a Myth?

Multitasking is a myth! Human brains simply cannot pay attention to two things at once. Instead, our focus operates like a flashlight, which can illuminate a thing over here or a thing over there, but not both at the same time. When we ask someone to...

15 July, 2019

Ensure a Good Start for New Employees

"I was thrown into the job with no training. I asked for some one-on-one time with my manager to go over the project inside out, but he never had the time. I sensed he didn't really know enough to be able to thoroughly brief me anyway. When...

10 July, 2019

From the HR Support Center: What Steps Should We Take If an Employee Gets Hurt on the Job?

First, make certain that the employee receives any immediate medical care they need. Their health and safety should be the initial priority. Once you’ve done that, then you can turn your attention to recording and reporting the injury. It is important to allow your employee to...

08 July, 2019

Drop Evaluations and Grow Employees

There's a connection between involving your employees in their own achievement, and the achievement and success of your business or organization. And one important strategy to increase your employees' involvement in their own achievement is to switch from a traditional employee evaluation to an employee...

03 July, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Working Interviews and Alternatives

Few things are more frustrating for employers than finding out that a new hire oversold their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The employee looked great on paper and appeared confident and competent in the interview, but when it came to doing the basic duties of the...

01 July, 2019

Define Employee Types to Avert Questions

How do you define, in your handbook, which employees are entitled to certain benefits? In the past, employers commonly used the concept of "permanent" employee and "probationary" employee. Many employers and their employees still think in those terms. The idea is once a new employee completes so...

26 June, 2019