Jun 22, 2018 | Human Resources
Few things are more frustrating for employers than finding out that a new hire oversold their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The employee looked great on paper and appeared confident and competent in the interview, but when it came to doing the basic duties of the...
Jun 21, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
“At-will” employment refers to a common-law rule that the employment relationship may be terminated by the employer or the employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason (allowed by law) or no reason at all. The intent behind this...
Jun 18, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
Employee turnover is expensive. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, the average cost-per-hire is $4,129. However, turnover costs can vary depending on the length of time it takes to fill the role, the importance of the position...
Jun 15, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Let’s face it. A number of employers intentionally misclassify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. It is estimated that 10 to 20 percent of employers misclassify at least one worker. Both old- and new-economy sector workers are impacted, in...
Jun 13, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
We’ve all seen it—one of our employees has a bad cold, maybe even the flu, but they come to work anyway. In some cases, the employee has the option of taking time off, and you’d prefer they do so, but still they show up, putting everyone in the workplace at risk. The...
