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Policy changes can be emotional events as evidenced by today’s reader note. The new company did not have a telecommuting policy but agreed to keep telecommuters providing they live far enough away. Heck, even a CEO change can lead to dramatic changes in telecommuting policies. MORE
Creating your first relocation policy can feel like being dropped in the middle of a desert with a bag of random tools and no map. Technology Relocation Policy HR MORE
Make sure your attendance policy is well written and covers ADA and FMLA absences. Following this advice may keep you out of harm’s way as you administer your no-fault policy. MORE
I also discuss policies and procedures as tools to guide the culture of the workplace. In my early hospital HR roles I held my policy book so close that you would think it was my version of a security blanket. Policies are just (too many) words on a page. MORE
I thought about company policies. I thought about the fact that often we teach policies and expect policies to be learned in much the same way I learned math. Have you ever taken the time to explain to employees the “why” of a policy? MORE
Developing a vacation policy for a company is not as easy as some may think. What most employees and new hires don’t realize is just how much thought and time goes in to creating the ultimate vacation policy in order to provide them with a great accrual policy. MORE
I recently had the chance to hear about how Kronos rolled out their open time off policy and I thought you would find it interesting. Both from the standpoint of the policy itself but also because of the challenges they experienced and how they addressed them. Internal research discovered one of the hurdles to attracting talent was their vacation policy. myTime: An “Open” Vacation Policy. Basically, it’s an “open” (aka unlimited) vacation policy. MORE
Here's the Top 10 employee handbook policies employers need to have in their handbooks. Including this policy reinforces the at-will nature of employment. At-will employment: You can destroy the at-will employment relationship through promises made in an employee handbook. MORE
In this seasonal scramble, having effective corporate policies in place can help reduce confusion and alleviate some of the pressure. Here are four tips to keep in mind when thinking about your corporate holiday policies. MORE
And two current employment trends are putting additional pressure on employers to take a closer look at their current parental leave policies: Employees want better work-life balance as they seek a higher quality of life. The post How does your parental leave policy stack up? MORE
While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Tip #2: Make sure your policies work with diverse religious beliefs. ‘Tis the season! MORE
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy. Dress code policy vs. grooming guidelines. First things first: How are grooming guidelines different from a dress code policy? Policies and procedures MORE
In fact, America is the only industrialized nation with no laws requiring paid vacation, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. The average American worker receives 10 days of vacation per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. MORE
A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. Corporate Policy vs. Public Opinion. Talent Management Talent Management Drug Policy MORE
Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece. Whenever a change in the law could affect how employees are paid and classified, we have to look at how it impacts the two most important pieces of our organizational culture: people and policy. Additional Policy Considerations. MORE
Like ghost and goblins, phantom policies may be creeping about in your organization [que evil laugh] Bwahahaha! Phantom policies are undocumented and not widely known rules or expectations. I don’t mean to frighten anyone. There may be phantoms lurking about your halls. MORE
While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Tip #2: Make sure your policies work with diverse religious beliefs. Blog HR Policies‘Tis the season! MORE
And the most promising solution is an effective cell phone policy. But while creating an employee cell phone policy , there is a need to strike a balance – accepting when it should be allowed or completely restricted. A poor version of the policy can compromise productivity. To a large extent, some employers want to believe they have sold their policy rights to the need for personal cell phones at work to increase communication, mostly with the remote workers. MORE
In an effort to reduce absenteeism and loss of productivity within the workplace, US businesses are reforming their vacation and PTO policies to better support their employees needs. The post How Time Off Accruals Can Enhance Your PTO Policies appeared first on nettime solutions. MORE
The United States maternity leave policies fall far behind the rest of the world , leaving it one out of three countries that do not offer mandatory paid maternity leave. In 2016, major technology company Twitter announced a revised paternal leave policy, giving both parents up to 20 weeks of unpaid leave. Gender-Balanced Leave Policies. Companies are also getting smart by setting leave policies that are gender-balanced. MORE
Vacation, sick time, personal days—it's enough to make your head spin when you're trying to come up with a perfect paid time off (PTO) policy for your company. While there isn't a "perfect" solution that all businesses should adopt, there are some guidelines that will help you make the best PTO policy for your business. Unlimited PTO Some businesses—most notably Netflix—have adopted an unlimited vacation day policy. MORE
So how about we go through the ways that you can make sure that your staff are aware of and actually adhere to your company’s health & safety policy? So a week’s worth of policy reading about health & safety isn’t going to look persuasive to anyone in your employ. MORE
One reason I was always an outlier when I worked in HR is that I have a healthy disdain for policies. I understand that necessity of some policies. I’m not completely anti-policy. But I am anti-unnecessary policies. Here’s the problem with policies. MORE
Policy manuals have been a topic of contention for years. Then there are those organizations who have a policy for everything. I can tell you from experience that HR is not writing all of your organization’s policies. We’d love nothing more than not needing a policy manual. MORE
Note: Most employers today that are offering a voluntary parental leave policy do not differentiate which parent takes the leave (with the exception of pregnancy-related leave). The post Parental Leave Policy Options appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. MORE
The Department of Labor this morning announced it was pulling back from two Obama-era policies regarding the classification of independent contractors and joint employer liability. MORE
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
The post Finding your ideal vacation policy appeared first on Replicon. In 2014, a New York City councilman proposed a bill requiring three weeks paid leave for employees who had worked at a company for five years. MORE
Did you realize that the way your company approaches compensation policy can actually create (or reduce) employee turnover? Organizations that have rigid compensation policies and practices may be causing employee turnover. For instance, if an employer sets a policy that limits pay increases for those workers with less than 18 months on the job, then high performers may leave before that time period elapses in hopes of higher pay at another competing organization. MORE
Zero-tolerance drug policy. The company had a zero-tolerance drug policy. That, combined with its zero-tolerance drug policy, should be enough for the company to rescind the job offer. This case demonstrates the potential pitfalls of zero-tolerance policies for companies in states with legalized medical marijuana. In these states, employers can’t rely on federal laws to defend their policies. MORE
And when new policies go into effect, it can be tough to get everyone through the transition stress-free. KnowTechie , a business and technology blog, shared some pointers on how to get your employees on board with major policy changes. Nobody likes change. MORE
So I thought I would … Continue reading → Just for Fun Christmas Party HR Guidance Christmas Party PolicyIt is nearly that time of year again. When we in HR have to start worrying about whether our employees will be able to behave themselves, once the Christmas spirit takes hold (or is consumed). MORE
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Cyber attacks target organizations both large and small, so no matter what size your company is, you need a cybersecurity policy. A cybersecurity policy is your best defense against damaging cyber attacks and data losses. What is a Cyber Security Policy? Writing Your Policy. 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
Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning. MORE
One of the criticisms leveled against Netflix’s policy here is that it doesn’t cover some (or all) employees in its DVD distribution and customer service groups. MORE
However, most of these companies lack established policies for their remote workers. The study’s findings also revealed the importance of establishing a policy for remote workers in today’s workforce. Here’s why you need an established policy for your remote workers. MORE
Policies Related Topics UpstartHR
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning.
HR Bartender
JULY 31, 2016
Policy changes can be emotional events as evidenced by today’s reader note. The new company did not have a telecommuting policy but agreed to keep telecommuters providing they live far enough away. Heck, even a CEO change can lead to dramatic changes in telecommuting policies.
HR Bartender
MAY 1, 2018
I recently had the chance to hear about how Kronos rolled out their open time off policy and I thought you would find it interesting. Both from the standpoint of the policy itself but also because of the challenges they experienced and how they addressed them. Internal research discovered one of the hurdles to attracting talent was their vacation policy. myTime: An “Open” Vacation Policy. Basically, it’s an “open” (aka unlimited) vacation policy.
PeopleStrategy
DECEMBER 5, 2017
In this seasonal scramble, having effective corporate policies in place can help reduce confusion and alleviate some of the pressure. Here are four tips to keep in mind when thinking about your corporate holiday policies.
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Cornerstone On Demand
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Vacation, sick time, personal days—it's enough to make your head spin when you're trying to come up with a perfect paid time off (PTO) policy for your company. While there isn't a "perfect" solution that all businesses should adopt, there are some guidelines that will help you make the best PTO policy for your business. Unlimited PTO Some businesses—most notably Netflix—have adopted an unlimited vacation day policy.
HR Gazette
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Cyber attacks target organizations both large and small, so no matter what size your company is, you need a cybersecurity policy. A cybersecurity policy is your best defense against damaging cyber attacks and data losses. What is a Cyber Security Policy? Writing Your Policy.
PeopleStrategy
MAY 24, 2018
And two current employment trends are putting additional pressure on employers to take a closer look at their current parental leave policies: Employees want better work-life balance as they seek a higher quality of life. The post How does your parental leave policy stack up?
PeopleStrategy
DECEMBER 18, 2017
While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Tip #2: Make sure your policies work with diverse religious beliefs. Blog HR Policies‘Tis the season!
UrbanBound HR
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Creating your first relocation policy can feel like being dropped in the middle of a desert with a bag of random tools and no map. Technology Relocation Policy HR
HR Morning
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Zero-tolerance drug policy. The company had a zero-tolerance drug policy. That, combined with its zero-tolerance drug policy, should be enough for the company to rescind the job offer. This case demonstrates the potential pitfalls of zero-tolerance policies for companies in states with legalized medical marijuana. In these states, employers can’t rely on federal laws to defend their policies.
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market value for the job Update Policies Ensure that the comp plan is carried out as intended Clarify Processes Provide tactical steps for the organization to follow We’ll work through all of these as we move through this ebook. policy for handling outliers.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 10, 2015
A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. Corporate Policy vs. Public Opinion. Talent Management Talent Management Drug Policy
HR Bartender
JULY 19, 2016
Exploring the Overtime Policy Piece. Whenever a change in the law could affect how employees are paid and classified, we have to look at how it impacts the two most important pieces of our organizational culture: people and policy. Additional Policy Considerations.
Something Different
AUGUST 11, 2015
One of the criticisms leveled against Netflix’s policy here is that it doesn’t cover some (or all) employees in its DVD distribution and customer service groups.
Justworks
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
In fact, America is the only industrialized nation with no laws requiring paid vacation, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. The average American worker receives 10 days of vacation per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 22, 2018
However, most of these companies lack established policies for their remote workers. The study’s findings also revealed the importance of establishing a policy for remote workers in today’s workforce. Here’s why you need an established policy for your remote workers.
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Pay Policies 7. Your policies tell executives and managers how certain compensation-related transactions should take. Written guidelines or policies ensure the compensation plan is carried out as intended and, more. This is your crash course in the compensation. language.
Affinity HR Group
JULY 15, 2018
Now that we are in the full grip of winter and its
GoCGO
AUGUST 16, 2018
Here's the Top 10 employee handbook policies employers need to have in their handbooks. Including this policy reinforces the at-will nature of employment. At-will employment: You can destroy the at-will employment relationship through promises made in an employee handbook.
NoExcusesHR
MARCH 15, 2017
I also discuss policies and procedures as tools to guide the culture of the workplace. In my early hospital HR roles I held my policy book so close that you would think it was my version of a security blanket. Policies are just (too many) words on a page.
HR Morning
AUGUST 2, 2018
And when new policies go into effect, it can be tough to get everyone through the transition stress-free. KnowTechie , a business and technology blog, shared some pointers on how to get your employees on board with major policy changes. Nobody likes change.
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
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.
OmegaHR Solutions
AUGUST 16, 2018
Make sure your attendance policy is well written and covers ADA and FMLA absences. Following this advice may keep you out of harm’s way as you administer your no-fault policy.
HR Ringleader
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Policy manuals have been a topic of contention for years. Then there are those organizations who have a policy for everything. I can tell you from experience that HR is not writing all of your organization’s policies. We’d love nothing more than not needing a policy manual.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
And the most promising solution is an effective cell phone policy. But while creating an employee cell phone policy , there is a need to strike a balance – accepting when it should be allowed or completely restricted. A poor version of the policy can compromise productivity. To a large extent, some employers want to believe they have sold their policy rights to the need for personal cell phones at work to increase communication, mostly with the remote workers.
HR C-Suite
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Like ghost and goblins, phantom policies may be creeping about in your organization [que evil laugh] Bwahahaha! Phantom policies are undocumented and not widely known rules or expectations. I don’t mean to frighten anyone. There may be phantoms lurking about your halls.
OmegaHR Solutions
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
I thought about company policies. I thought about the fact that often we teach policies and expect policies to be learned in much the same way I learned math. Have you ever taken the time to explain to employees the “why” of a policy?
Lighthouse
JULY 30, 2018
Did you realize that the way your company approaches compensation policy can actually create (or reduce) employee turnover? Organizations that have rigid compensation policies and practices may be causing employee turnover. For instance, if an employer sets a policy that limits pay increases for those workers with less than 18 months on the job, then high performers may leave before that time period elapses in hopes of higher pay at another competing organization.
PeopleStrategy
DECEMBER 18, 2017
While this time of year is filled with cheer and celebration, it’s also important to make sure your company’s policies reflect fairness, equality and safety. Tip #2: Make sure your policies work with diverse religious beliefs. ‘Tis the season!
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 7, 2017
The Department of Labor this morning announced it was pulling back from two Obama-era policies regarding the classification of independent contractors and joint employer liability.
Insperity
JULY 17, 2018
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy. Dress code policy vs. grooming guidelines. First things first: How are grooming guidelines different from a dress code policy? Policies and procedures
NoExcusesHR
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
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.”
Jason Lauritsen
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
One reason I was always an outlier when I worked in HR is that I have a healthy disdain for policies. I understand that necessity of some policies. I’m not completely anti-policy. But I am anti-unnecessary policies. Here’s the problem with policies.
nettime solutions
JULY 28, 2015
Developing a vacation policy for a company is not as easy as some may think. What most employees and new hires don’t realize is just how much thought and time goes in to creating the ultimate vacation policy in order to provide them with a great accrual policy.
HRGem
JULY 26, 2018
I saw this article today. There is much good advice in here, but most if it I have seen before – or we instinctively know for ourselves. But something in the piece did catch my eye. The idea of healthy … Continue reading → Culture
Replicon
AUGUST 30, 2016
The post Finding your ideal vacation policy appeared first on Replicon. In 2014, a New York City councilman proposed a bill requiring three weeks paid leave for employees who had worked at a company for five years.
Reflektive
MAY 15, 2017
The United States maternity leave policies fall far behind the rest of the world , leaving it one out of three countries that do not offer mandatory paid maternity leave. In 2016, major technology company Twitter announced a revised paternal leave policy, giving both parents up to 20 weeks of unpaid leave. Gender-Balanced Leave Policies. Companies are also getting smart by setting leave policies that are gender-balanced.
Affinity HR Group
JULY 15, 2018
Mobile technology, cloud-based work applications
TalentCulture
JUNE 21, 2018
It may take a village to raise a child, but based on many parental leave policies, apparently it only takes […]. The post Shattering Stereotypes: Cisco’s New Parental Leave Policy appeared first on TalentCulture.
Owiwi
OCTOBER 5, 2018
So how about we go through the ways that you can make sure that your staff are aware of and actually adhere to your company’s health & safety policy? So a week’s worth of policy reading about health & safety isn’t going to look persuasive to anyone in your employ.
HRGem
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
So I thought I would … Continue reading → Just for Fun Christmas Party HR Guidance Christmas Party PolicyIt is nearly that time of year again. When we in HR have to start worrying about whether our employees will be able to behave themselves, once the Christmas spirit takes hold (or is consumed).
nettime solutions
APRIL 17, 2017
In an effort to reduce absenteeism and loss of productivity within the workplace, US businesses are reforming their vacation and PTO policies to better support their employees needs. The post How Time Off Accruals Can Enhance Your PTO Policies appeared first on nettime solutions.
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