Employee relations is arguably one of the most important factors in determining if a company will thrive, or merely survive. For a business, its workers are the lifeblood of the organization — and how a business treats its employees and deals with employee relations issues will greatly determine the overall morale and productivity of its […]
A business’s financial and administrative operations depend heavily on payroll. It’s crucial to have a solid system in place when running a business so that you can accurately measure employee hours. Payroll errors can be expensive and can foster a culture of uncertainty within your company. Even worse, errors in employee time tracking leading to […]
We’ve all had those experiences: a good manager that turned even the most boring job into something to be excited about, and a bad manager that turned a dream job into a masterclass on drafting a two-week notice. The difference between the two isn’t that vast — the good managers of the world simply learned […]
When you’re running a business, it’s imperative that you have a reliable system in place to enable you to track employee hours accurately. Mistakes in payroll can be costly, but risks can also instill a culture of uncertainty in your business. Worse still, mistakes in employee time tracking can lead to compliance issues, where you […]
The current union boom in the US has led to many Americans researching the topic more and more. We have seen 250 Starbucks locations filing petitions to join the newly formed union, Amazon warehouses initiating union votes, and Google Fiber installers coming together to join the Alphabet Workers Union. We used Google Trends Search Data […]
Dealing with a difficult employee is always a challenge. You will likely have to deal with one in the course of your career. With the expansion of remote work and hybrid remote work, you may face unique challenges when dealing with difficult people. These problematic employees affect your energy, motivation, and focus, along with the […]
Payroll management is a big responsibility. It’s not easy to make sure your staff is paid correctly and at the right time, and within the boundaries of the relevant laws. It can feel like a minefield at times, especially if you don’t fully understand the rules and regulations. That being said, recent reports have shown […]
Timesheets are a useful way businesses can record the amount of time their team is spending working while tracking time spent on particular projects or activities. And while this can be done manually on a piece of paper, there are more efficient ways. A pre-designed spreadsheet can save both employees and managers a great deal […]
As a manager, it can be hard to balance all the various tasks you need to take care of. From scheduling employees to managing PTO to resolving disputes, being a manager can be a lot to handle. Of course, with so much on your plate, staying organized at work is a challenge. But don’t fret […]
As William S. Burroughs said, “When you stop growing you start dying.” And although he wasn’t specifically talking about employees and their growth in the workplace, he may as well have been. Indeed, continued growth is important for workers across the board in all industries and positions. But self-improvement is a broad topic, and it […]
