Has HR ever had more on its plate than the past couple of years? From a worldwide pandemic to a shift in where you do your work every day, your head is probably spinning from trying to keep up. Many businesses are still grappling with the impact, especially trying to keep their employees during The… Read More »
As a business owner or leader, you must always think ahead to prepare your company and team for the future. And while you may not want to think about your top-performing employees leaving, people will inevitably move on, retire, or pass away. So, how can you ensure smooth transitions, minimize downtime, and reduce costs? By… Read More »
Do employees pose a risk to your business when they use personal vehicles for work duties? The short answer: Yes! This is why it’s crucial that both employers and employees are sufficiently covered and employers understand their responsibility. When an employee drives their own car, it’s referred to in insurance lingo as a “non-owned vehicle.”… Read More »
Floating holidays are a great way to give your employees more time off. They’re also a way to attract new talent by offering something unique and different from other employers. These flexible days allow you to schedule days off based on employees’ schedules and needs, which can be especially helpful for remote workers or those… Read More »
We often hear about how to onboard new employees, but what costly mistakes should employers avoid? The lengths you go to welcome, train, and integrate new hires in their first days, weeks, and year has a lasting impact on morale and performance. Hence, a solid onboarding program should be the first line of defense in… Read More »
We talk a lot about employee engagement and workplace culture here at BlueLion. And we practice what we preach, taking our team on memorable outings and implementing new employee appreciation ideas regularly. Why? Because we know that even small gestures of employee recognition make a difference and motivate our talented team! And we’re not the… Read More »
As an employer, you’re familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), passed in 1993, to provide unpaid leave and job security to workers who need time off to care for a new baby or sick family member. Now, more and more states are implementing paid family and medical leave (PFML) to provide employees… Read More »
The time has finally come: You have to provide COBRA health insurance coverage for a departed employee. If this is your business’s first time handling this gap insurance, you probably have a lot of questions, like: What is COBRA insurance? How does COBRA work? Do all employers have to offer COBRA? Who qualifies for COBRA?… Read More »
Performance review. Performance appraisal. Employee evaluation. No matter what you call it, the thought of managing employee performance reviews is often daunting to both managers and employees. Often considered the yearly “report cards,” performance reviews are viewed by many as a time-consuming and unpleasant experience. Despite its negative implications, the employee performance review is in… Read More »
Are tattoos in the workplace still taboo? A 2015 Harris Poll reported that almost half of American millennials have tattoos. The survey also found that only 36% of Generation X and 13% of Baby Boomers have ink. With millennials leading the inked pack, body art is quite a hot topic for employers. After all, the… Read More »
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