Background Checks & Contingent Offers: Two Steps to Addressing “Ban the Box”

Many employers conduct background checks on their employees, whether it is required by the industry in which they work or a sense of obligation to provide a safe work environment. While background checks remain a best practice, the proliferation of “Ban the Box” regulations have left employers confused by compliance with the new rules while also maintaining a safe work environment.  The answer is a simple – two-step solution.

Dress Code in the Workplace

Implementing and enforcing a dress code is an ongoing conversation for many employers. As warm weather approaches, employees start stretching what is “acceptable” office attire resulting in uncomfortable conversations for managers. So, what drives your dress code policy? Do employees really know what the policy means? Employers might need to take a step back and really look at their policy.

5 Tips for Satisfying Employment

When Disaster Strikes

Given the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, we felt compelled to stress the importance of having a disaster preparedness plan in place for your organization.  Whether an emergency strikes during business hours or in the wee hours of the morning, a documented plan will alleviate some of the stress that is expected in the wake of an emergency.

Terminating With Ease

Terminating an employee can be the most difficult thing to do for most managers, but if conducted in a professional manner, with proper preparation, you can get through the conversation feeling confident and self-assured.

Performance Reviews: Habit or Necessity?

Although new processes of evaluation are being introduced for how performance is measured, a formal performance evaluation is still considered the most common practice.

Employee Engagement Best Practices

Employee engagement is the commitment an employee has towards their employer. Since employees are key in businesses continuing success, it important to keep them engaged. There are three types of employees:

The Balancing Act

The back to school season is upon us, so we thought it would be helpful to highlight the importance of having workplace policies and programs that support work/life balance.   While some managers may be reluctant to offer these types of benefits to employees; it is essential to seek out ways to help employees better integrate their personal and professional lives.  Here are just a few programs that may help promote balance in your organization: