Question: A manager asked if they could call and not just email the candidates who were interviewed but not selected. Is this a good idea? Answer: There’s nothing wrong with calling candidates to let them know they weren’t selected, but whether it’s a good idea really...
Question: How do we address performance issues discovered during an employee's leave of absence without it seeming retaliatory for taking leave? Answer: Taking disciplinary or corrective action following a leave of absence comes with additional risk, but there are a few steps you can take to...
Career ladders are a way of thinking about and designing a job not only as a set of duties for the here and now, but also as a pathway along which someone in the role could progress over time. Small businesses and teams often struggle to...
There's no easy way to deliver a harsh employee review, but there are several best practices you can implement to help the conversation be productive and helpful even if it's hard: Create Relationship: The old adage is true: it really does boil down to how much...
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees in the entire company at any point in 2024 are required to post the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses, from February...
On Sept. 10, USCIS further extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC, or Green Card) from 24 months to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who have filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Cards, to renew their PRC. Individuals newly filing Form I-90 will receive...
Question: Is it preferable to allow an employee designated for termination to resign? Answer: Yes, allowing an employee to resign voluntarily can be preferable in certain situations. “Resignation in lieu of termination” can offer a more dignified exit for the employee and potentially reduce legal risks...
Question: We’re considering demoting an employee. What questions should we ask ourselves to ensure we are making the right decision? Answered by the HR Experts: Demotions, like other employment decisions, need to be handled carefully. You should ask yourself the following questions to ensure you are...
For the first time, there are six generations in the workforce. And each of those generations has different wants and needs regarding total rewards. When one-third of employees would prefer more benefits over more compensation, according to a Marsh McLennan Agency report published earlier this year, employers can help employees...
Question: We’ve just hired a remote employee who will be working in a different state. Do we need to make a new employee handbook? Answer: You probably don’t need a whole new employee handbook, but you’ll certainly want to review the one you currently have in...