11 Creative & Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate Employee Birthdays

October 24, 2023
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Are you looking for unique ways to celebrate employee birthdays? Or maybe you’ve been doing the same old thing for everyone for years and want to spice it up?  Either way, you’re on the right track! Even though it may seem small, it’s worth celebrating birthdays at work as a form of recognition and boosting… Read More »

[2024 UPDATE] Preparing Your Business for the Holidays + 5 Tips to Get Ahead

October 17, 2023
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We are quickly approaching the 2023 holiday season, which has gotten us thinking about effectively preparing your business for the holidays for this year and next!  Did the holidays sneak up on your company this year? Maybe you’re a new business owner or new to managing employees? Perhaps you want to rework your holiday policies?… Read More »

The Essential New Hire Onboarding Paperwork Checklist

October 3, 2023
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When was the last time you took a critical look at your new hire onboarding processes? Specifically, the paperwork and compliance piece?  If it’s been over a year, it’s time for a review! As you evaluate your onboarding practices, consider: What your business does What paperwork and reporting you need The types of workers you… Read More »

12 Strategies for Managing Diversity in the Workplace

September 28, 2023

Our country is growing more diverse, which is why managing diversity in the workplace is absolutely critical for businesses that want to stay ahead. Studies show that the population of white people is decreasing, and they will no longer be the racial majority by 2045—and that’s only accounting for race! Diversity involves even more. It… Read More »

Reaching the Right Candidates: 7 Steps for Effective Social Media Recruiting

September 19, 2023
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When small business owners think of recruiting and job postings, job sites like Indeed and Glassdoor are often the first that come to mind—but there are many more options, including social media recruiting. And we know what you’re thinking, but when it comes to social media, there is more than LinkedIn, too! If you haven’t… Read More »

How to Build Your Brand Mission, Vision & Values from a People Perspective

September 12, 2023
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One common misconception from prospects and clients is that we help them create their brand mission, vision, and value statements.  BlueLion does NOT offer this as part of our services! While we are concerned with the humans within your organization and ensuring your company remains compliant, these statements are better left to pros like branding… Read More »

Understanding the Portal-to-Portal Act: Compensable vs. Non-Compensable Time

September 6, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, employers must clearly understand their rights and responsibilities. One piece of legislation that often raises questions is the Portal-to-Portal Act. Passed in 1947, this amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines compensable working time for employees.  Many employers ask whether they must pay employees for time… Read More »

Our 7 Secrets to Building a Successful Virtual Team

August 31, 2023
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If you have a virtual team, you’ve likely heard of and tried countless ideas to support your team-building and productivity, especially over the last few years.  BlueLion has been building a remote team from Day 1, and we’ve read and tested many of these strategies ourselves. We have found the most important step is maintaining… Read More »

5 Strategies for Successful Everyday Performance Management

August 23, 2023
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Annual performance reviews are out—and regular, ongoing performance management is in. This looks different for every business, with leaders turning to various combinations of dynamic strategies like quarterly reviews, incentive management, frequent and consistent feedback, and coaching/training. Forward-thinking organizations have finally realized that setting goals and expectations once a year, never to revisit them (ok,… Read More »

Employer’s Guide to Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

August 16, 2023
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As an employer, you may have a general understanding of short-term and long-term disability insurance. But do you clearly understand these benefits and the difference between each? Disabilities can impact anyone, and having the right policies ensures your team members can receive the necessary assistance without unnecessary stress. Everyone should have some type of disability… Read More »