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Navigating Compensation for Trainees: Do New Hires Get Paid During Training?
In the dynamic landscape of employment, the question of compensating novice hires undergoing training is a persistent challenge for employers. The investment of time and resources in shaping a fresh recruit's skills raises the query: do businesses owe compensation for the training they provide? Let's delve into this intricate issue and unravel the nuances.
Supervisor's Guide to Employee Handbook Policies: Top 10 FAQs
Discover the crucial role of supervisor training in small businesses. Learn why it's essential, when and what to train them on, and how it safeguards your business. Contact us for a free consultation on optimizing your workplace!
The Strategic Advantage of HR Consulting for Small Businesses
While you excel at driving your business's growth and vision, human resources (HR) may not be your area of expertise, and that’s perfectly okay. Rather than hiring an in-house HR team, utilizing HR consulting services can be a more cost-effective and efficient solution for your business.
Empowering Employees Beyond Money or Promotions
In today's rapidly changing work environment, employees face various challenges that can impact their motivation levels. From remote work arrangements to increased job demands, it's essential to explore alternative ways of motivating employees beyond monetary incentives.
How to maximise your Google Reviews for your Business
In today's digital era, online reviews have become a critical component of consumer decision-making. Among the various platforms available, Google Reviews hold tremendous value for businesses of all types and sizes.
Boosting HR Productivity: Exploring the Benefits of ChatGPT in HR Workflow
In today's fast-paced business environment, HR professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their workload and optimise efficiency. Enter ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI language model designed to revolutionise the way HR professionals work.
Why a Culture of Continuous Learning is Crucial for Business Success
In today's constantly evolving world, businesses need to adapt and stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. To achieve this, it's crucial to foster a culture of continuous learning in the workplace. Such a culture enables employees to learn and develop on an ongoing basis, both personally and professionally.
Creating an Employee Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide
An employee handbook is a valuable communication resource for both employers and employees, providing guidance and information related to the organization's history, mission, values, policies, procedures, and benefits. It is also viewed as a means of protecting the employer against discrimination or unfair treatment claims.
Employer's Guide to Compliance with Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act for Maternal Protections
The new federal Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act have significant implications for employers with 15 or more employees. As an employer, it is crucial to understand what these laws entail and how to comply with them to avoid any legal or financial penalties.
The Power of Employee Engagement: Why It's Essential and How to Boost It
Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals.
Getting Great Results: Tips for Checking References During the Hiring Process
Learn how to get great results when checking references during the hiring process for your organization. Discover the purpose of checking references, how to ask open-ended questions, and ways to avoid compliance issues.
5 Ways to Advocate for Your Employees and Build a Positive Workplace
We need to remember that our employees are real people with life goals and dreams beyond enjoying the opportunities that your employment provides.
The Easier Life of Managers: Setting Effective KPIs in Small Businesses
Boost your team's productivity and simplify your managerial responsibilities with our insightful blog posts on effective KPIs for small businesses. Learn how aligning KPIs with company objectives, fostering employee engagement, and focusing on measurable outcomes can transform your management experience.
Tips For Small Business Owners To Kick Off The Year Right
The start of a new year is always a great time to start fresh and plan for success. For small business owners, the start of the year is an important time to set goals, hone in on strategy and make sure you are ready to succeed in the months ahead.
How to Manage Volunteers in Non-Profit Effectively
As a nonprofit manager, you know that volunteers are a vital part of your organisation's success. Whether they are helping out with events, assisting with administrative tasks, or providing direct services to clients, volunteers play a crucial role in achieving your mission.
5 Essentials for Building a Healthy and Effective Organizational Culture
Organizational culture is more than just fun Friday activities in the office. It is the result of your company’s values which define and shape your work environment.
How to Deal With Summer Workplace Issues
With the warmer weather, business owners face several challenging summer workplace issues that may not always have obvious solutions, but should be dealt with proactively and carefully.
Genovations Consulting: Who We Are
We’re a small group of professionals with one major goal in mind: to help you run a better business. In the fall of 2018, a group of Nashville-based business professionals came together to create Genovations Consulting.
Addressing Employee Pay During Bad Weather
When bad weather occurs and disrupts your business operations, your employees need to know if you are still obligated to pay them. There are several factors involved in determining employee pay for harsh weather days.
Beat the Midday Slump
Anyone who has worked in an office environment knows what it feels like to hit that midday slump. Various factors can affect our energy levels, such as what we are putting in our bodies and how much sleep we get at night.
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