Preparing to Get Back to Work Amidst COVID-19 The phrase, “it’s a marathon, not a sprint” comes to mind when contemplating re-opening workplaces amidst the continued threat of COVID-19. It’s going to be different for everyone. While the federal government has...
Usually, a small business will approach us with what they think they need in terms of HR services. We’ll get a call or an email about a specific topic, asking us whether we can fill that need and what we would recommend as the best way forward for that company. “When...
Construction workers get a bad rap: inappropriate work talk is everywhere. Even if you have a “thick skin” and work with people you know personally, someone’s going to get way too comfortable and turn off their filter. Some things are obvious, but not to everyone. As...
You found a new hire. Great! What do you do with them? “Well, we really want to hit the ground running.” What does that even mean? The onboarding process sets your new hire’s expectations as well as determines how effective they’re going to be as an employee....
Marijuana and ever-changing marijuana legislation present both a cultural and practical set of problems for employers. ConnectedHR and our partners are meeting with scores of owners about how to handle marijuana in the workplace, and what to prepare for as the law...
So you’ve decided to throw a company event, eh? Super! Now let’s make sure it all runs smoothly, shall we? After finding the location, and choosing the menu, probably the biggest decision you will make is whether or not to serve alcohol. Unfortunately,...
