Tag: job applicants
Ways to Control Absenteeism
May 6, 2021
When absenteeism becomes a problem, some employers adopt a "point system" policy. It works something like this: For every unexcused absence...
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Know the Rules Before Your Organization Brings in Interns
May 2, 2021
If you have a backlog of projects piling up because there just aren't enough hours in the day, you may consider...
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Remote Workers Expect Pay to Reflect Their Locations
April 22, 2021
Geographic pay policies that set and adjust pay for far-flung workers based on local compensation factors, such as cost of...
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Administrative Professionals Are Valued—and Rewarded—for Their Services
April 21, 2021
As employers thank their clerical and administrative staff on Administrative Professionals Day (April 21) and during Administrative Professionals Week (April 18 to...
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Handling Pension Plans for National Guard Members and Reservists
February 28, 2021
Increasing numbers of National Guard and Reserve personnel have been sent to far-flung places around the globe in recent years. Reasons...
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Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May be getting Simpler
November 17, 2020
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those...
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Make Sure Employees Are Eligible to Work in the United States
November 16, 2020
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers are required to examine certain documents, such as drivers' licenses, when they hire new...
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Nepotism: Treating Related Employees Fairly
November 12, 2020
The dangers of nepotism are this: When a supervisor has authority over an employee who is a relative or with whom he or...
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19 Hiring Traps to Avoid
October 26, 2020
Employers must keep many legal requirements—state as well as federal—in mind when hiring, which can make staying compliant a challenge....
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Sharing a Direct Report? Here are some helpful tips
October 2, 2020
Companies are increasingly asking employees to play several roles by working for multiple bosses; 44 percent of U.S. employees do...
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