Ask the Advisor: Can We Extend a New Employee's Introductory Period?

Question: Can we extend a new employee’s probationary period? They aren’t meeting expectations y…

What You Need to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee

The prospect of corrective action or termination makes a lot of managers nervous. That’s understan…

Ask the Experts: Can We Discipline Employees for Complaining About the Company on Social Media?

Question: Can we discipline employees for complaining about the company on social media? Answer: Pro…

Ask the Experts: What is the Purpose of a Performance Improvement Plan?

Question: What is a performance improvement plan and what is its purpose? Answer: Ideally, a perform…

Ask the Experts: Implementing Employee Reward and Recognition Programs

Question: We are considering implementing an employee discount and reward program. How should we go…

Ask the Experts: An Uptick in Employee Complaints

Question: We’ve seen an uptick in complaints from employees. Is this cause for concern? Answer: Th…

5 Compliance Issues Every HR Leader Should Know

While the word “compliance” isn’t specifically in “Human Resources,” anyone with their PHR…

Protect Your Clients from these 4 Compliance Blunders

Compliance isn’t something to take lightly. Employment laws can be frightfully complex, and failur…

What Not To Include in Your Employee Handbook

The employee handbook serves several purposes. It should educate employees about the company’s mis…