Many require shift variety to keep operations running at full capacity. An established eight hour shift is easier for managers to schedule. It is also easier for employees. They know when they are expected to arrive at work and when they are able to leave. It is easy for them to make family decisions such…
Hiring hourly employees means you must have some type of process to keep track of their schedules. Some companies still use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate scheduled hours. Others are still wedded to the old pen and paper method. Neither one is an efficient way to make sure your workforce is hitting labor targets. Sure,…
A changing workforce requires that corporate leaders reevaluate how they will manage and operate. Advances in technology, global competition for the best talent and demands for optimal performance are now driving decisions. Their response is to inject new technologies that helps to change organizational structures. More and more, company leaders are deciding how to redesign…
There are times when working in HR feels like more energy is directed towards the little things. In the meantime, you are unable to get the bigger things done, such as reminding a supervisor that it is time to complete 90-day performance reviews. More companies accept the intricate role that the human resources department has…
The use of temporary workers and independent contractors has expanded tremendously since the Great Recession. Industry experts predict that the future gets brighter for these groups of workers. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has paid attention to the contingent workforce over time. Human resource professionals are looking for creative ways to…
An effective human resource department must leverage employee potential on behalf of the company. Such balance requires championing high performance that achieves the company’s mission, vision, strategy and goals. From training and development to benefit updates, these moving parts are essential to having a happy and productive workforce. Tools that make these dynamics easier to…
If a business wants operational efficiency, it must accept that safety is one of the key drivers towards that goal. Fundamental to business success is achieving good safety performance so compliance with safety regulations become automatic. The importance of safety in the workplace is never a question of “should we?” Instead, ensuring everyone returns home…
The federal government has workplace regulations for employees that cover the rights and obligations within their employer relationship. Whether potential candidates, current employees or past employees, situations may arise that requires equitable outcomes. Everyone will agree that the employer-employee relationship carries a variety of complex issues that can arise at any given moment. The law…
Health and safety procedures are essential for securing the well-being of employees in the workplace. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that homicide ranks number four in fatal occupational injuries. Employers should adopt every precaution to prevent this growing concern from disrupting their place of business. Between an annual $121 billion cost for…
Sometimes, dividing work assignments for a project does not happen fairly. Uneven allocations in assigning work can make an otherwise mundane project a harrowing experience to complete. A manager needs to match the right employee for each required task for a project. The perfect balance for this responsibility is to assign roles properly while keeping…