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Time Off Request Form Template + How-To Guide

Analytics in HR

The process involves employees submitting a paper or online document that states the specific dates they would like to take leave from work and then receiving approval or denial from their employer. An employee who manages their own schedule may be free to simply state, “I’ll be gone the first two weeks of July.”

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A guide to creating an employee attendance policy for your small business

Homebase

As a small business owner, you need staff to reliably show up ready to work their scheduled shifts. But what happens when people start getting in late, missing shifts, or frequently requesting days off? Team members should have access to this policy as soon as they join so they know how to manage days off, absences, or tardiness.

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new CEO keeps talking about diet and exercise, coworker asks me to cover for him when he’s not really off, and more

Ask a Manager

He went on a leadership call and told everyone that they should eat three tangerines a day. But otherwise, it sounds like most of this is just this guy making inane remarks (three tangerines a day?) We still had to work after our coworker died This situation happened a few years ago, but it is still bothering me.

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an unreasonable tattoo policy, I went to a college run by a religion I no longer follow, and more

Ask a Manager

I am an early childhood professional who works directly with young children and their families. This has not been a problem anywhere I’ve worked in the past, with the exception of one organization that requested I switch from hoops to studs to minimize children trying to grab them, which I happily obliged. Is there a better approach?

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How Alternative Work Schedules Boost Employee Engagement and Retention?

Hppy

With the rising demands for more flexibility and better work-life balance, organizations are pivoting towards alternative work schedules to retain their existing employees and attract a large talent pool. But what are these alternative work schedules, and how can they help boost employee engagement and retention? to 5 p.m.

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another manager complained about my employee, resigning before you’re fired, and more

Ask a Manager

I work for a small company and we have a part-time student employee who reports to me. About a week ago, another manager came to me and politely asked if she could “borrow” my staff member for a small project and I agreed. Second, if she was concerned about his pace of work, she should have spoken to him and/or you.

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Sample PTO Policy for Small and Medium Businesses

Paycor

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing [upon hire, after 60 days, after six months]. Eligible employees must regularly work at least XX hours per week. Employees working less than XX hours per week are not eligible for PTO. 13 days (104 hours). 13 days (104 hours). 15 days (120 hours). 4-10 years.