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The 6 critical steps of onboarding and how to implement them
November 27, 2016
It's Day One. Do you know where your new employee is? You work so hard to make a favorable impression on job candidates. But what happens when they show up for work? How are you handling the employee's first hour, first day, first week and first months on the job? The truth is, a "sink or swim" onboarding process doesn't work. Research shows that employees who are part of a structured onboarding program are 69% more likely to remain with the company after three years than those who are not. Yet most employers devote less time to planning their onboarding procedures than they do their holiday party … a mistake that costs greatly in your bottom line and reputation. Read More
Proofreading and editing techniques for flawless communication
November 28, 2016
Poor proofreading can cost you your job. A misplaced decimal, a name spelled wrong, a word misused, a number transposed—brush it off and the consequences can be dire. Don't leave this important job to chance. Find out the tricks the pros use, and catch the mistakes that can hurt your credibility and ruin your career. Read More
4 tips to use Microsoft Excel for project management
November 29, 2016
When it comes to project management, you can buy some pretty sophisticated software specifically designed to keep you and everything on track. However, not all of us have access to these expensive programs! But … you have some powerful tools right on your desktop that you can craft into quite a robust solution. Find out how Microsoft Excel can be your secret to project management. Read More
Attorneys advise go-slow approach after overtime rules injunction
November 30, 2016
The injunction blocking new Department of Labor overtime rules from going into effect caught most employers off guard. Employment law attorneys urged caution: It's too soon to walk back pay and classification changes that were in the works before Judge Amos Mazzant ruled. Here's a sampling of advice from attorneys. Read More
Holiday scheduling: How to keep the peace
December 1, 2016
You need a certain number of employees to work during the holidays, maybe even on Christmas and New Year's. But so far, you aren't getting many volunteers, and more vacation and days-off requests are coming in than you can approve. What to do … Read More
VIDEO TRAINING: Sexual harassment — What managers need to know
December 2, 2016
If you're a supervisor in any capacity, you serve as the "eyes and ears" for your organization. That means you have a legal responsibility to be on the lookout for misconduct—and that includes sexual harassment. In this video, Editorial Director Pat DiDomenico talks about what's considered sexual harassment in American workplaces … and how to react if you see it or hear about it. Read More
5 holiday harmony tips for overstressed workers
December 3, 2016
Are you thinking what we're thinking? How did December get here so fast? This is a great time of the year, but it always feels a bit chaotic. Office parties, calendar planning for 2017, file purging, desk reorganization (a must on your December to-do list!) and end-of-year tasks that keep us busy at the office. Then there is another list waiting: decorating for the holidays, shopping for that perfect gift and keeping the cat from climbing up the Christmas tree! Let's face reality. This can be one of the hardest times of the year to strike a good work/life balance. Here are five holiday harmony tips to help you. Read More
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