Long term stress and employee burnout can be deadly. Stress is the leading cause of illness and low productivity in the workplace. According to the American Psychological Association, “Stress is often described as a feeling of being overwhelmed, worried or run-down.” Their Stress in America Survey revealed that, “more than 40 percent of all adults…
Timekeeping has taken a huge leap forward in recent years with biometric security. Timekeeping used to be done using a timeclock or a sheet of paper where employees would simply write down their names. This led to quite a bit of buddy punching and stealing of company time. As companies began switching over to biometric…
In the midst of high or low unemployment rates, one constant persists in the workforce: Over the long term, happy employees are more productive than unhappy employees. Happy employees routinely show up for their scheduled shifts. They are less likely to quit. If they need a day off, they will schedule it as far in…
Scheduling is as much a concern as it is a necessity for every manager and supervisor. Quite naturally, the lack of an effective process can feel unnerving. After all, employees are needed to accomplish tasks and deliver services to customers, which is essential to having a strong company. In addition, it may hurt employee morale…
When you think about the concept of “workplace communication,” what comes to mind? The traditional idea of business is suits, handshakes, and meetings. However, this is no longer the case. Thanks to more and more millennials entering the workplace, the entire concept of business communication is evolving. The millennial generation is full of innovative, forward-thinking…
Have you ever heard of “seasonal absence syndrome?” It is a common occurrence for many businesses. During certain seasons of the year, businesses typically experience a high number of unplanned absences. However, traditional businesses don’t work like the mail system. Their workers don’t come in in snow, rain, sleet. While the absences may seem sudden,…
The HR department of any business has several difficult tasks to handle. One is creating schedules that meet the needs of management and staff members. Regardless of whether a business has 10 or 100 employees, keeping track of employee availability is typically a challenge. While there are several options to simplify the scheduling process, one of the…
It’s no surprise that modern workers are demanding more flexible hours. What is a bit surprising, however, is that few employers are offering flexible working schedules. As a result, millions of Americans work part-time jobs to have control over their personal and work life balance. If your business doesn’t currently offer workers flexible hours, you may…
Regardless of the type or size of your business, employee records retention is often a frustrating component. During a year, the average company receives, generates, and accumulates large amounts of documents. This includes reference checks, resumes, applications for employment, payroll records, and more. When your file cabinets are overflowing, it may seem like the best…
Managers are tasked with keeping employees on task to meet project deadlines. To complete the work, they must communicate with employees to ensure the goals and objectives are clear. Every action and interaction with employees should drive the business forward. What are managers to do, however, when there are more work shifts than employees available…