To get 2015 started off right, hr-haven is offering a 10% discount on some of our human resources services. We know that every year you wonder if you’re doing the right things with the people parts of your business. Truth is that most of our clients come to us because they don’t know what they don’t know, especially when it …
How to Create a Stellar Employee Onboarding Program
So many of our clients ask us about creating an employee onboarding process for their new employees. Their most common question is: what do new employees need to know to be successful? Most consider onboarding as a 2-3 day program. The truth is that onboarding should take a full year for most companies, though the first 30 to 90 days …
Are Your Files Prepared For A Department Of Labor Audit?
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of business owners quite like a letter from the Department of Labor or one of the many other regulatory agencies. This letter is to inform you that your business will be audited. The first thing to cross your mind (perhaps after a few choice four-letter words) is do I have everything the auditor will …
6 HR Activities To Consider In Preparation Of Year End
The Thanksgiving turkey was devoured and the holiday season is in full swing. That can only mean one thing for business owners. No, not shopping. No, not necessarily parties, unless they’re the ones you must attend with clients. The holiday season means YEAR END is coming soon – what is considered the most potentially non-wonderful and busy time of the …
Beware the Ides of Holiday Employee Recruiting
Beware of the holiday hiccups when it comes to recruiting during the months of November and December. There always tends to be an influx of new job openings around the end of October leading into the end of the year. Retail and warehouse positions flood the job posting websites, all looking for seasonal help to get them through the holiday …
Confronting Employee Performance Issues With Compassion
Do you have what it takes as a leader to hold employees accountable for the performance they agreed to deliver, and more importantly need to deliver to be successful in their position? I think most entrepreneurs and managers will answer yes to this burning human resource question. The problem is that most who answer yes, are likely not as successful …
When Does It Make Cent$ To Outsource HR?
For most small business owners there comes a time when you start spending more time on non-revenue generating activities than you care to admit. From payroll administration, human resource management, benefits and compensation to accounting and finance, these time consuming but necessary tasks don’t directly affect your customers or produce a dollar in sales. Choosing to outsource all or a …
How to Build a Better Employee Recognition Program
Have you ever read the book I’ll Eat This Cricket For a Cricket Badge? If not I highly recommend it, and don’t worry it’s extremely short. One of the main ideas is that “people will exhibit extraordinary behavior for rewards”. The story’s main character tells a story about being a kid on the playground. One of his friends dares him …
Avoiding Payroll Pitfalls
Every business grapples with handling payroll, not just doing it, but also getting it right. One of the easiest ways to ensure disgruntled employees is paying them incorrectly or late. One of the best ways to get your business in hot water with state and federal agencies is incorrectly or paying taxes late. Your business payroll has to run like …
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