An employee says, “I need some time away from work.” What happens next can either strengthen your company’s credibility—or expose the business to a complaint, inconsistent treatment and unnecessary legal risk. Employee leave requests are not always as simple as approving or denying a few days off. A request may involve the Family and Medical … Continue reading The Credibility Story™: What Every Business Owner Should Know Before an Employee Requests Leave
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The Hiring Alternative™: Your Business Outgrew “Winging It.”
There was a point when "winging it" worked. When you had a handful of employees, you could handle a write-up in a hallway conversation, track leave requests in your head, and figure out benefits as questions came up. It wasn't polished, but it worked well enough. That point has passed. Growth changes the math Every … Continue reading The Hiring Alternative™: Your Business Outgrew “Winging It.”
The Credibility Story™: Why Every Business Doesn’t Need a Full-Time HR Department
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from growing business owners is: "I think it's time to hire an HR Manager." Sometimes, they're right. But more often than not, they're solving the wrong problem. After more than 21 years in Human Resources, supporting organizations ranging from 50 employees to 65,000 employees across healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, … Continue reading The Credibility Story™: Why Every Business Doesn’t Need a Full-Time HR Department