Change can be uncomfortably disruptive in the workplace. Implementing new initiatives are not always accepted easily. This is particularly true when it comes to changing work schedules. However, remaining competitive and keeping employees happy requires doing something differently. Typically, employees can accept new options supportive of better work/life balance and productivity.With this in mind, changing…
Article reposted with permission from raptmedia.com Technology—particularly the internet and social media—is invariably changing the way people engage, make decisions and exhibit loyalty. Fragmented content consumption, constant distraction, and consumer control continue to shift the rules on all of us. Not only is this the new reality for brands trying to reach and inspire a connection…
Human resources for any size of business is a vital component that can either enhance or impede success. Properly using the team you have in place and identifying ways to help them grow are keys to a dynamic work environment. Many business owners and HR departments stop there, though, which is a mistake. To really…
How much time does your HR department spend filing, retrieving, accessing, and keeping up to date on your employee records? If your business is like most, this time-consuming and often frustrating task is one that your HR team spends many unnecessary hours on. If you have a larger company with hundreds or thousands of employees,…
Managing holidays is usually about finding room for guests, deciding on a holiday menu, and planning fun outings for the family. If you’re a business owner, however, it can mean something else. When you’re an employer, the holidays often bring up questions about time off, extra holiday pay, and how to create your company’s paid…
Do you own or manage a business with many employees? How do you currently keep track of their attendance? If you’re still using old-fashioned methods of timekeeping like punch-in and out clocks or recording hours on a spreadsheet, you could be costing your business time and money. With today’s focus on flexibility and speed, new…
Employees, whether full-time or part-time, need to take breaks during their work hours. As a manager or business owner, you have some discretion in when those rest periods are allowed. More importantly, you want to make sure you comply with Massachusetts break laws. The state provides strict protections for employees receiving meal breaks. You want…
As the owner of a construction business, you always consider new ways to save time and add to your bottom line. Equipment and supply costs will always be an issue, but labor is also a big consideration. Properly managing your workforce should always be near the top of your list. If you run a business…
The number of people you have on staff and the complexity of work shift patterns can add extensive time to managers’ schedules. They can easily spend eight hours or more each week simply putting schedules together when their tool is an old-fashioned spreadsheet. With concern growing for more work/life balance options and employee engagement, initiatives…
Every smart business owner knows that traditional punch-in and punch-out time clocks are a thing of the past. With today’s business world becoming more flexible and agile by the day, owners and HR managers need to keep up. They should consider using a timekeeping solution that is current with the times. An answer that more…