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Behaving properly shouldn’t be that difficult. Sadly, for some, it is. So, how do you protect your company from being exposed to liability, embarrassment, and vilification? Taking action involves four basic steps: First, implement a workplace training program to address what I call “sexual misbehavior” (sexual harassment and sexual assault). Second, institute a zero-tolerance policy […]
Getting a job can seem like a very challenging experience. When searching for a new job, you will find that there are a wide variety of skills that employers are seeking. Before you are ready to start looking for your next job, it is important to consider which skills employers are most coveting today. If […]
As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure, as far as possible, that your employees have a safe and healthy environment in which to work. Whether all of your employees are on-site, you have remote workers, or you offer your services at client sites, you need to offer the necessary tools and information so […]
Brad Jones, the Head of Operations at “BestRetail”, bounded into Annalise Miller’s office with a furrowed brow. He took a seat at the round table next to Annalise’s desk and began to describe his issue to the Head of HR at the national retailer. Brad tripped over his words as he explained “I’m rolling out […]
Employee Feedback Tips Providing honest feedback to your employees can be challenging, but if done right it can motivate your employees to succeed. When your employees have clear guidance, through honest feedback, they will perform to their fullest potential. Why is honest feedback important? Have you ever wondered about your performance in the workplace? […]
As a business owner, you should know that the safety of your employees is vital to the success of your company. Instead of looking at employee safety as an expense, you should instead think of it as a long-term investment in the health of your business. Since businesses are run by human beings and not […]
Social Media Recruiting Finding a job has become incredibly simple. Everything is posted online nowadays, so you can apply for any job you want right in front of your computer. Regardless of your skill level and preferences, there is something out there for sure. You just need to know where to look for it. If […]
In episode 70 of the HRchat show, we hear from Helen Patterson. Helen is a self-described ‘Healthy Workplace Creator’, HR and Compliance expert, writer, speaker at Life Works Well, and Author at Thomson Reuters. Listen as we consider the role and outcomes associated with mentorship at work. More About Helen Patterson Helen Patterson, LL.B., LL.M., is […]
As the e-commerce phenomenon grows, the number of sellers looking to jump on the bandwagon is growing at a frantic pace. It is not only the new sellers who want to try their hand at this trending way of selling. Even the ones already running successful brick-and-mortar businesses are keen to start with online selling […]
Developing great products is an art in itself and one that requires experience and expertise in design aesthetics and technicalities of high-quality well-designed products that will fly off the shelves. Outsourcing your product development and branding needs to a seasoned product design company is a great idea, but you need to ask some important questions […]