HR Basics HR Management email employee handbook HR communications HR management HR policies talent management It starts out innocently enough. One of your employees receives an email from a co-worker with a hilarious description of a difficult client. MORE
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I did break a policy (that I was unaware of), and the company did not wish to discuss the matter further. To read the answer, click here: Dilemma of the Month: Fired for Breaking Company Policy. The post Fired For Violating a Company Policy appeared first on Evil HR Lady I was recently let go from a job due to accessing information on our system that I had been taught was allowed. HIPAA guidelines show no issue with getting this information because it was requested. MORE
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The post 5 Proofs That Our Paid Paid Vacation Policy Works appeared first on. You probably already knew that humble people don’t say that they’re humble. But did you know that humble companies say they’re humble? It’s true. Watch: BambooHR is humble. MORE
When employers have work rules, policies, procedures, whatever, that infringe upon those rights, they violate the Act. Jabroni Jobber Policy: We expect our employees to … always avoid activities … inconsistent with the best interests of the Company and our clients. MORE
2 for work and family policies that support workers keeping their jobs and also caring for their family members. The post New Leave Mandate Passes Assembly Policy Committee appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog. MORE
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If your corporate travel policy fails, it’s a sign of multiple issues. There may be many reasons why a corporate travel policy fails, including clunky payment systems, complicated procedures, and stringent rules. Is Your Travel Policy Ambiguous? MORE
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I’ve written, revised, edited, printed, emailed, posted and leveraged policies to make decisions over and over again. Too many times following the policies morphed into the focus of the work…instead of the work being the focus of the work. I’ve even seen policies called “Policy on.” MORE
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But what the surveys all agree on is that the practice is on the rise, in part due to the widely publicized workplace policies of companies like Google and Amazon. Concerns with pet hygiene and the potential for biting often doom pet policies from the start. MORE
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Blanket 100-percent healed policies are unlawful. In fact, blanket policies that say an employee must be 100-percent healed before he/she can return to work after an injury are unlawful. MORE
In the (almost) 20 years since it was founded the tech giant has become synonymous with innovation, and has become known for its unique work culture and human resource policies. As a data driven company, Google makes calculated decisions for everything it does; including its HR policies. Nothing is done solely on gut feeling, or in accordance with outdated HR policies of the 80’s and 90’s which still plague many companies to this day. MORE
The DOL’s latest FMLA move has made reviewing your leave policy a must — or you could face penalties. . It is to make sure your leave policy includes all of the same info that’s on the General Notice. In other words, it’s time to audit your FMLA leave policy to make sure it contains all of the same info as the new General FMLA Notice. The policy requirements. MORE
It will also make business decisions and policies much easier. By applying this transparency to company policies and perks, we’ve seen these benefits. With that in mind, here are four ways you can integrate transparency into your company policies, traditions, and office perks. MORE
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While you want to encourage a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, an employee dating policy can help your company avoid these uncomfortable situations by making it clear what is and is not allowed. The basics of an employee dating policy. MORE
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But what the surveys all agree on is that the practice is on the rise, in part due to the widely publicized workplace policies of companies like Google and Amazon. Concerns with pet hygiene and the potential for biting often doom pet policies from the start.
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