Human Resources
Outsourcing: The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Outsourcing
Outsourcing occurs when a business secures (purchases) products and/or services from a third party, as opposed to producing them in-house. There are several advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing.
Advantages of Outsourcing
One of the biggest advantages can be lower personnel costs. By outsourcing job duties to non-employees, a business does not have to pay consistent wages […]
Adding Value to the Employee Induction Process with eLearning
Induction programs have traditionally been based upon providing new starters with the information and skills they need to successfully perform their new roles as well as covering off compliance and policy issues. This focus means organisations can miss the opportunity to positively engage their new starters. Consider the following:
* In the current jobs market it […]
Labor Overtime And Independent Contractors
Employers often hire workers and categorize them as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime, taxes, and complying with other federal and state labor and employment related laws. In overtime cases the courts and the administrative agencies do not automatically accept the idea that a worker is not entitled to overtime rights by simply categorizing […]
The Ceremony of Employee Recognitions
An employee recognition ceremony can be a big, elaborate gala or a small company picnic. An employee recognition ceremony can even be a surprise team meeting where the team leader is recognized by the team and his or her supervisor. It’s not really the employee recognition ceremony that counts, it’s the fact that […]
Protective Clothing - What Should And Employer Be Providing
Protective safety equipment is essential for any working environment where equipment, machinery or the risk of injury exists. It is a commonly overlooked part of site maintenance and care. Providing personal protective equipment, usually referred to as PPE is necessary for any workplace. The range of PPE available is extensive and it’s important to […]
Do Employee Assistance Programs Work?
When a workers personal appearance declines and he or she is calling in sick more than usual, especially on the Monday after payday, it will be a series of red flags that should prompt some action on the part of management.
However working with troubled employees without the benefit of an employee assistance program can be […]
Holistic Employee Assistance Is Good for the Bottom Line
We spend a large part of our lives at work. We make friends, network with colleagues and plan our retirement years based on our active lives in the workplace. But for all the time we spend at work, how healthy is the work climate?
The answer to this question has become the focus for a […]
Saving the Small Business: Professional Employer Organizations
A professional employer organization, or “PEO”, is an entity that provides a spectrum of administrative services to businesses that are too small or just don’t want to do it themselves. These services include payroll processing, workers’ compensation insurance, employee benefits administration and human resources services.
They are able to do what they do via a process […]