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Using Job Descriptions To Manage Expectations

It’s hard to manage employee and management expectations without having a written and communicated guideline of the responsibilities for a position. Job descriptions don’t have to be an elaborate checklist of daily duties timed to the minute, especially for laid-back entrepreneurial cultures in the Kansas City area. Writing a job description simply means providing direction and a clear understanding of …

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Fur Coat And No Knickers – Why Top Line Can’t Grow A Business Like HR Can

Did the headline get your attention, especially coming from a human resources company? It’s one of my favorite English expressions. And, if you’re having trouble conjuring up exactly what it means, well, it means that a person is all show and no substance. Which is exactly the case when business owners make the misguided decision that growing the top line …

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How to Create a Winning PTO Policy for Both Employee and Company

Paid Time Off (PTO) is a scorching topic around the workplace water cooler. Your PTO policy is one of the first things potential candidates and new hires ask about, and current employees want to understand it better. PTO can also be a big headache for employers. Employers want to know if giving PTO or vacation to employees a big waste …