Human resources (HR) is the aspect of your business that deals with interpersonal relations between the people (staff and management) in your company. Your HR department ensures that your workers are hired, paid, and productive.

The purpose of a business is productivity, but productivity is only possible if all the people in the company are working in synergy. Here are a few reasons why you should take your HR department seriously from day one.

1. HR Manages All That Administrative Stuff
With your first employee comes the responsibility of the administration. For example, you are expected to report the new hire to…

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) was established to prevent individuals who are not eligible to work in the United States from performing work. The act requires employers to complete an I-9 form for each employee within three days of hire.

Employers across the country are asking employees to work from home to stop the spread of coronavirus — but these employers must still meet their obligations for verifying employment authorization, which requires an in-person or virtual examination of documents.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it is not changing its policy requiring the employer or authorized…

Being an employer comes with the responsibility of ensuring your employees have a safe workspace, are treated fairly, and can be taxed at the end of the year. This process is what has culminated to HR.
HR is the process of ensuring that all members of your business family are treated properly and are in sync with one another and the business operations. This is serious work, HR is not a small feat; it goes beyond tossing files and handbooks at your employees.

So how do you manage relations in your company without spending too much resources on HR? The best…

Today’s organizations have to remain alert and adaptive to unforeseen events, such as external crises, which create increased uncertainty among their workforce and pose immediate threats to the organizations’ performance and viability. It’s likely that the way we work, exercise, shop, learn, communicate, and of course, where we work, will be forever changed as a result of COVID-19.

The impact of Covid-19 on health, economies, and markets is an unfolding story that is complex and fluid in its ever-changing dimensions. One of the biggest visible impacts of the virus has been on the organizations and the nature of workplaces. As the…

You’ve decided it’s time to let the low performer on your team go. You’ve covered your bases in terms of documentation, and you’ve coordinated with HR. But now you have to have the dreaded conversation. What’s the best way to deliver the news? Who should be in the room with you? What do you say and not say? And how do you tell the rest of the team? Obviously, there’s nothing fun about the firing process; whether you’re giving or getting the news. No one likes to fire people, it doesn’t matter how successful or high up they are, but…

Employee burnout is a serious problem in both human and economic terms — so much so that in 2019, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout in its list of diseases.

One of the major causes of employee burnout is overwork: When a staff has too much on its plate, employees can suffer physical and mental stress that substantially reduces their quality of life, as well as their ability to perform on the job.

The infographic below, Work-Life Balance: How to Prevent Employee Burnout, provides a useful overview of the problem, how to recognize the symptoms, and ways to keep…

Nothing affects employee morale more insidiously than persistent workplace negativity. It saps the energy of your organization and diverts critical attention from work and performance. Negativity can occur in the attitude, outlook, and talk of one department member, or in a crescendo of voices responding to a workplace decision or event.

As a manager or employer you are closely in touch with employees throughout the company. You receive employee complaints, do exit interviews with employees who leave, and know the reputation of your organization in your community.

You can monitor the discussions on employee intranets, manage the appraisal and 360-degree…

Whether your employees are young or more mature in age, chances are they have thought about retirement. But, thinking about it and planning for it are two different things. As an employer, you have the power to help employees feel more prepared for retirement and provide the knowledge they need to take the right steps.

The evidence is clear: employers who take an active role in helping their employees plan for retirement have happier, more productive, and more loyal employees.Today’s employees face many challenges to success in retirement, and many are not doing enough to financially prepare for the future…