Employers Can Resolve Employees’ Bad-Attitude Issues if They Remain Focused on the Process
Often, employees develop a "bad attitude" at times during their service to a company, often for personal reasons that have nothing to do with their job. At other times, changes within the company can cause attitude changes in otherwise satisfied workers. Companies should develop policies to help these employees counter their problems and work within the culture of the company.
Read MoreEmployee Absenteeism Is Best Managed with a Clear Policy
As with all labor management issues, absenteeism can be legally and more easily managed when employers start with a clearly documented policy in their employee handbooks. In most workplaces, employee absenteeism has a direct effect on the bottom line. Productivity can be hindered, so workflow doesn’t move at a required rate, and employers are faced with paying more overtime and possibly hiring temporary workers. The following details are what make an absenteeism policy clear and consistent. State exactly how much absenteeism is allowed before it affects employees’ wages and/or...
Read MoreNew OSHA-Proposed Rule Aims to Reduce Employee Deaths and Injuries from Falls
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently announced revisions to its walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment standards to reduce employees’ workplace falls that could result in injuries and deaths. OSHA claims the new rule will be more logical and make compliance more flexible. It also aims to “increases consistency between construction, maritime and general industry standards, and eliminates duplication.” Since the specifics of this rule (essentially replacing 1990 proposed rules to revise subparts D and I) are quite complex, employers that...
Read MoreHow Employers Can Reduce the Time and Stress of Employee Reviews
Employee reviews or performance appraisals are important components of labor management. They are not just the means to rate employees’ work record, but can also improve the employer-employee relationship and productivity; all of which are important to the bottom line. Employee reviews can also be time-consuming and stressful, as any employer is likely to have a small percentage of employees that will receive mediocre or poor reviews. Excellent preparation for each employee performance appraisal is the key. That starts with a detailed review process that could consist of the following...
Read MoreFortune 500 Companies and State Governments Are Leading the Way to Protect Rights of Transgender Employees
Various reports reveal that more than 40% of Fortune 500 companies and 12 states and the District of Columbia have responded to the call for more diversity and inclusion in the workplace by implementing policies that protect gender identity and/or gender expression. The most progressive companies aren’t waiting for federal mandates on this issue, although no legislation has been passed or signed. Those employers that are affected by existing state laws (and many that aren’t), regarding the rights of transgenders, have instituted specific policies with strong language....
Read MoreEmployers Should Be Blog-Savvy to Protect Their Businesses and Reap the Benefits of the Blogging World
Blogging is just one of many ways the Internet has proven its value as an important information source and communication channel. One consumer-research firm estimates that 42% of the general population has read at least one blog; and this number includes those without computers or many computer skills. Another significant finding for employers is that most bloggers are younger than 19, which means they will be bringing that experience and knowledge into the workplace. The challenge for business owners/employers is to define what is quickly becoming a fine line between how blogging can hurt...
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