When is it Time to Hire an HR Person?

How to know when to bring in HR help.

Strategy, Compliance, HiringJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 6, 2022fractional HR, human resourcesComment

Managing Job Descriptions, Policies and Procedures

How to handle ob descriptions, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.

Employment Law, Compliance, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 29, 2022job description, policies and procedures, compliance, podcastComment

Do You Need an Employee Handbook for Your Small Business?

An employee handbook is a great way to document your company’s essential policies and procedures.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 22, 2022employee handbook, policies and procedures, Compliance, podcastComment

Why Your Business Needs a Personal Relationships Policy

Office romances are on the rise, so it is essential for your business to have a policy outlining expectations for romantic relationships in the workplace.

Culture, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 15, 2022workplace romance policy, personal relationships policyComment

Termination Tips: How to Fire an Employee

After you’ve made the difficult decision to terminate an employee, we suggest a less-is-more approach to delivering the news. Here are our top tips.

Employment Law, Policy, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 3, 2022fired employees, how to terminate an employeeComment

Why You Should Have Continuous Conversations With Your Employees

Continuous conversations provide the opportunity for an open, meaningful dialogue that offers honest feedback, encourages collaboration, and strengthens engagement.

What Employers Need to Know About Quiet Quitting

In recent months, “quiet quitting” has become the latest viral business buzzword, taking over social media and even making it into mainstream media coverage.

Culture, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 13, 2022quiet quitting, employee burnout, employee engagementComment

How to Develop a Budget-Friendly Employee Wellness Program

You can put together a wellness program that provides your teams with health benefits and an improved work-life balance without breaking the bank.

CultureJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 5, 2022employee wellnessComment

How to Create Effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)

If an employee is struggling in their role but has the right attitude and soft skills, it’s worth considering a performance improvement plan (PIP) to turn things around.

PolicyJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 27, 2022performance management, Underperforming employees, performance improvement plansComment

Obeying Final Paycheck Rules: A State-by-State Guide

Whether an employee quits, is laid off, or is fired, employers are left with a lot to contend with, and one of the most important things to get right is the final paycheck.

Compliance, Employment Law, Policy, Remote WorkJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 15, 2022final paycheck laws by state, Compliance, PoliciesComment

I-9 Compliance: Dos and Don'ts

As the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency intensifies its enforcement of Form I-9 documents, it is critical that employers understand their responsibilities regarding the paperwork.

Compliance, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 6, 2022Form I-9, ComplianceComment

Are Your Managers Listening for FMLA Leave Requests?

Your managers need to put their FMLA ears on when an employee asks for leave, especially for unforeseen circumstances.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 25, 2022FMLA, risk mitigationComment