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

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That’s when having an employee attendance policy comes in handy. Attendance policies are tools that help you educate your team about what you consider a one-off absence or absenteeism, which means frequently missing work for unjustified reasons. Employee attendance touches almost every aspect of your business. Ensure fairness.

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18 Must-Have Onboarding Documents (+ Free Templates)

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Onboarding documents typically include legal paperwork such as your employment contract, company policies, handbooks, and code of conduct, along with role-specific details such as job descriptions, manager and team contacts, and more. It also captures details relevant to benefits program enrollment and job-specific requirements.

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Minimize Employee Absenteeism with Time & Attendance Software

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According to 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics , the absence rate for full-time employees is 2.9%. Or perhaps they’re so disengaged that they’re taking time off to interview for a new job. What many companies are discovering is that their time & attendance software can actually play a role in keeping their employees engaged.

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A Guide to Construction Employee Handbooks

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Employee handbooks are a key human resources tool for any small business—and they’re not just for office environments. If you’re a builder or contractor managing a crew, you’re going to need a construction employee handbook to protect your business, your clients, and your workers. What is a construction employee handbook?

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Overtime Running Over-Budget? 10 Tips for Managing Overtime

Netchex HR Blog

Ensure overtime hours are productive Watch overtime employees for signs of burnout Spread out any additional workload as best as possible Ensure you are keeping accurate records of overtime hours for compliance Update your HR software can make scheduling and time management more efficient. Utilize the right time management system.

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Employee time-off requests: Your top 10 questions answered

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As a business that cares about employee wellbeing, of course you want to build a company culture that encourages people to take time to recharge. But not every request for time off is going to allow your business to run smoothly and remain fair to the other members of your team. What is a time-off request?

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Convert to a Point System – a Simple and Effective Employee Productivity Tool

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As the New York Times points out, companies are offering raises, enhancing benefits packages, exploring new perks, and even changing the way they recruit in order to retain qualified employees. But how can you track things like positive attendance, and reward people who are consistently show up ready to work on time?