Do you have a pregnant employee not performing at their best? This is a delicate situation for employers and companies all around the world. It can be difficult to know how to handle it. Pregnant women are rightfully protected by many laws. But that can make it hard when it comes to an employer's obligation to his or her business. We've compiled a list of the best ways to deal with the … [Read more...]

    Poor communication often plagues many businesses, particularly across the many stages of hierarchy that control most companies. For example, you may find it difficult to discover what your entry-level employees are thinking. They most certainly have some ideas that could improve your operational efficiency. Thankfully, an employee suggestion program can help with this … [Read more...]

  Envisioning a contentious work environment is enough to make you want to remain passive. Perhaps you are an employee who has issues you'd like to articulate, or maybe you are a manager who wants to both learn and educate about methods for more effective communication methods. Regardless of your position at your job, supportive communication examples can help you to create a more amicable … [Read more...]

If you're a boss who thinks that work and entertainment don't mix, consider the benefits of getting employees moving and socializing, especially when that afternoon fatigue starts to set in. Even when you've noticed the benefits of a more casual atmosphere at times, bettering the approaches you use can encourage stronger productivity on the job. Integrating employee motivation games into your … [Read more...]

  Employee turnover is a serious issue that can negatively affect your company and its morale. Your business may develop a reputation for a high turnover rate. This can lead to less desirable candidates to apply for positions. Also, employees don't have the ability to build rapport and social bonds with one another when they are constantly changing. Instead of allowing these negative vibes … [Read more...]

  HR professionals in an organization handle all employee-related matters. Such tasks include hiring, training, remunerating, and firing. They are also responsible for directing and coordinating administrative functions. These responsibilities might seem a lot already. However, a careful examination will reveal that HR handles a lot more. In the end, it all depends on the company and its … [Read more...]

  Have you been to work lately and just stared at the wall while your to-do list gets longer and longer? This might be intimidating, but thinking about it makes it worse. You know it’s high time you changed your routine when you stop looking forward to going to work. You know that you've had enough when you don't get the same joy out of talking with co-workers, and you waste too much time … [Read more...]

It is common for an employee to feel anxious on the first day. There is a lot to be concerned about, such as making friends and learning how to work within the chain of production or service. Most of this is something the employee will have to do on his or her own, but that does not mean the employer has no responsibilities, which makes this new employee orientation checklist important. 1. … [Read more...]

Incorporating new hires with existing employees in your firm is not always easy. There are times when it appears there are two teams of people, but you need to make sure that eventually, the two halves of the team can come together as one. As the HR leader of the firm, it's your job to figure out just what orientation games for new employees will work when it comes to bringing everyone … [Read more...]

Too often, the wrong procedure on how to train a new employee causes low morale and frustrations in the workplace. The type of training that a new employee receives plays a crucial role in how they see the management and their decision to quit. According to research conducted by the Aberdeen Group of senior executives and HR staffing, new employees decide to be loyal to the company within the … [Read more...]