Human Resources

The company’s 401(k) administration is not an easy job. In most cases the Plan Administrator (PA) is someone with little or no experience when it comes to the retirement plan. The Accounting...

Stimulating interpersonal relationships inside an organization often create a positive and productive atmosphere inside an Organization. How do we create a positive working environment by...

So you need to know how to get a letter of recommendation from your previous employer, co-worker, associate, or business person. Well, it's actually very easy and it could be the key to landing...

You've finally gotten to the point where you can quit your crummy job. This article describes how to write a letter of resignation without burning your bridges.

Given that generally every one puts forth their best effort in writing and presenting their resume, how to make the right selection takes a bit more thought and know-how, as well as sometimes just...

When you are writing a job description, such as for an employee evaluation or a job advertisement, include roles and responsibilities. Roles outline the essential functions of the job, and...

I'm sure that in todays day and age we've all had to sit and deal with the dreaded Automated Phone systems. These systems are employed in almost every business around the planet. Some systems are...

There is hardly a work place anywhere that doesn't use at least one, but more than likely, uses quite a few potentially hazardous chemicals. Some chemicals are harmless, but others are very toxic,...

Everyone has troubles getting new ideas for articles. With this article, you will learn to get some great new ideas.

We have all been there at some point and time. Especially in recent years because the changing economy had made people change jobs more frequently then they used to. So, master this part of the...

Many managers don't enjoy giving performance reviews, and that's too bad. Reviews are an excellent opportunity to take a pause from the urgent-but-not-important to communicate with a staff member....

This article will explain to employers how to avoid getting sued for violations of the federal WARN act. It is imperative that covered employers provide adequate notice to their employees before...

As a leader in your company, it is often difficult to separate oneself from the disappointment of an employee leaving to see the benefits it can have on an organization. While I do not promote...

Public speaking can be very intimidating. Tons of people have trouble speaking in front of large crowds. I can give you some solid tips that will push you through the anxiety of public speaking....

Conducting effective employee reference checks is a critical part of the hiring process. One of the best indicators of future performance is past performance. By understanding how to use the...

Having to fire someone is not always easy, but when you have to do it, do it right. Here are some simple rules that all employers should follow when firing someone.

I am here to confess, I get very annoyed by a co-worker who consistently talks to herself at various times of the day. She reads the directions on her screen and just does this play-by-play out...

There is an old saying…It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt. That is not to say that you should not voice your opinions or concerns; you...

The paranoia that is prevalent in regards to the H1N1 virus has led many companies and schools to temporarily shut down in an attempt to control its spread. So how can we prevent this from...

If you own a business, and in particular a retail business of any kind, one of your biggest challenges is how to keep employees from stealing from you. Employees can steal many things and not...

While for most of the time a spell is default, Word lets you create and assemble a custom dictionary, it becomes interesting to the profession of web editor, journalist for the computer press, or...

Have you ever struggled to come up with employee incentive ideas that work? Do you stink at picking good employee rewards recognition programs that your employees actively participate in? If so,...

If you are sick and tired of your current job and are ready for a change, you need to let your boss know you are leaving. However, I don't recommend screaming at them and telling them how...

Employee Satisfaction Surveys are an effective way to measure the satisfaction employees experience in working for their employer. It creates a constructive way to analyze the working environment,...

The IT department at your work can be your best friend or a major source of frustration. Follow these tips for getting quick and helpful responses from the techies down the hall.

Let us face it – looking for a job right now is a very difficult task. Businesses are laying off employees left and right, amidst the so-called economic turn-over through the existing economic...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is a good time for employers to address the issue of domestic violence to help prevent it from threatening workplace safety. If you're thinking...

When you receive multiple child support orders for an employee and the employee does not have enough allowable disposable income to satisfy all the orders you must pay some of each order. Most...

Child support withholding takes priority over all other types of garnishments and also above employee voluntary deductions. The Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) sets limits on the...

In this day and age, succeeding in a job interview is critical. Considering the availability of jobs, and the unemployment rate, it is safe to say that the competition is stiff. Here is a how to...

As a supervisor you will need to correct the behavior of subordinates from time to time. Since this is a psychologically unpleasant task, most managers try to avoid it. However, ignoring...

The casual nature you answer your phone at home may not be appropriate for the workplace. Using simple rules, your telephone etiquette can be off to a good start.

Dealing with difficult people in our personal lives is different then dealing with them in our professional lives, especially when we are the supervisor or manager. Difficult employees or...

Two of our most valuable resources for any company are our employees and our knowledge resources. When an employee leaves an organization, we are often losing valuable knowledge they gained over...

There may come a time where someone may as you to write a letter recommending them for a job, or they may need one to accompany a college application. Skip writing a letter for someone you ...

How would you feel is you weren’t hired for a job or worse (i.e., ruin your reputation, lose your job, embarrass your family) because of something inappropriate you did or wrote somehow gets...

Safety is important to any organization engaged in business activities with employees, customers and vendors. Issues of legal liability and financial responsibility are serious legitimate business...

An interview is key in finding employment. Many people who are perfectly qualified for a position are turned away simply because of the impression they left after an interview. These mistakes...

Standard operating procedures play an important role in successful human resource management. A well-crafted and implemented standard operating procedure can have beneficial effects for large and...

We have probably all experienced walking into or calling a business only to have employees act as though they had something more important to do than help us out. Or how about the employee who is...

Are you a small business, a home business, a medial study, a restaurant owner or just trying to find out if a Social Security Number you have from a possible relative is valid or active or if the...

I've looked at over 10,000 resumes and interviewed over 2,000 candidates. Interviewing is required for every job you'll apply for. What makes one candidate stand out from another? When your up...

Employee stock ownership plans ensure a secure retirement for an employee. Plan arrangements and investment transactions designed to create wealth for company growth at the expense of the employee...

Job evaluation helps to determine a job's relative worth. There are different methods that can accomplish this. One method is the ranking method. According to Gary Dessler, founding professor of...

Burn out is something we suffer in any type of relationship, personal and business. Wikipedia lists burnout as “a psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished...

Many people are looking for a steady income working from home. The most important thing to remember is to know what market to search in. Here are some good sources and ways that can land you that...

As technology advances in recruitment and selection, it not only allows job seekers more options to find a career, it also allows companies to streamline their hiring processes. Because of...

Employee turnover can be frustrating for a business. It takes time to request a new employee, update job descriptions, put ads in the paper and online, interview, retrain--the list goes on....

When you are running a business or other organization that requires cooperation between coworkers, things do not always run as smoothly as bosses or organizers would hope. Often the best...

Microsoft Vista, a Windows Operating System (O/S), was released globally in January 2007. Because this O/S was very different from some of the earlier Windows versions, training was a necessity....