Articles in Home | Business | Human Resources | Employee Relations Title|Newest|Oldest Running head: Challenges of Online Team Communication  By : Robert Smith Temme and Katzel (1995) stress that the effective team-building requires the combination of clear team goals, empowerment, atmosphere of trust within the team, authentic participation of every member of team, innovative approach to work and ability to manage risks, proper leadership and ability to make the constructive changes. Daily Time Software  By : Franz Robinson Daily Time Software completely replaces manual time card machines or your hand written time and attendance records. Daily Time Software eliminates the need for you to spend more hours each week compiling your manual Bundy systems into a report to supply to your payroll department. Daily Time Software saves hours of generating automated payroll reports for your employees by simply, printing out the reports and write the checks. An Introduction to Worker’s Compensation  By : Peter Once this term was also recognized as "workman's comp" for short, the term has been changed to a more politically correct, androgynous phrase. Worker's compensation is essentially an insurance program, consented by law, which protects employees if they become unwell or wounded while carrying out the duties of a job. 5 Top Basic Sales Tips  By : Jonathan Walker If you're looking to begin a career in sales, or if you are looking to go back to sales basics, then these steps are a good foundation. Nine Key Tips for A Successful Job Interview  By : Phoenix Delray This article tells the reader about ideal ways to do well at an interview. Interviewing Skills Made Fun and Easy  By : kensium Most people believe that interviewing is easy and it involves very little skill. They see the process of simply sitting in a room with a candidate asking a variety of questions, and then trusting your gut level response about the person. This approach will not yield the most qualified candidates for the organization. Effective interviewing is a developed skill that can be mastered with practice, patience, and perseverance. Employee Benefits for Motivation and Productivity of Work  By : Thanaseelan Employee benefits are essential for the development of corporate industrial relations. According to Herzberg's two-factor theory (motivation and hygiene), an employee benefit programme is a necessary and sufficient working condition. The hygiene factor will affect employees' work motivation and thus productivity. 7 Step Process For Staff Remuneration  By : Thanaseelan In Australia, a new process for employee reward and recognition was developed through a company's quality committee. It consists of 7 steps which can be used generically for any firm wishing to implement a system for staff recognition and reward. Workplace Wellness Health Screenings  By : John Payton When it comes down to it, there are many benefits that go along with workplace wellness health screenings. Even though not every company is setting these screenings up, the number of those that are is surely on the way up. This is good to know because workplace wellness health screenings can be quite important to say the least. Not only does it look good for an employer to offer workplace wellness health screenings. Wellness Programs in the Workplace  By : John Payton Have you ever heard of wellness programs in the workplace? If so, there is a good chance that your employer feels strongly about the benefits of this type of program. However, wellness programs in the workplace are not common among every company in every industry. In fact, there are many companies that are behind the times when it comes to employee wellness. 5 Tips for Constructive Anger Management at The Workplace  By : Brenda Shoshanna Anger can be a lethal force at the workplace, undermining atmosphere, productivity and workplace relaitonships. Based upon her new book, The Anger Diet, Dr. Shoshanna provides five essential steps to take to balance workplace relationships and allow you to easily turn negative feelings into constructive workplace behavior. The Theory Of Motivation In The Workplace  By : Matthew Hick Let's face it: not many of us like getting up in the morning to face the long day of work ahead. However, every working person still does this for his or her own personal reasons. These reasons make up a theory of motivation for going to work. Most people do not work merely for the fun of it. Chances are, there is an underlying reason or reasons that drive the person to put the effort forth. Some key reasons that motivate individuals to work are: -Money -Responsibility... Worldwide Employment Trends  By : Jonathon Hardcastle Employment prospects were bright in the Asia Pacific region for the first quarter of 2006 as well as in North America, but it was expected to be an up and down three months for most of Europe, according to news reports on June 29 this year. This was the conclusion bared by Manpower Inc. following a survey of 23 countries in different continents. The Employment Outlook survey covered 45,000 employers. Overall, it reported that employers in nine or 23 countries and territori... Why Should You As An Employer Be Concerned About Blogs?  By : Shaun Stevens Blogging. It sounds like something that only geeks could love. Yet, blogging is now being done by geeks and non-techies alike. This could and should concern you as an employer because blogs have the grave potential to threaten your business as well as your business image and reputation. Blogs, which is a common term for Internet Web Logs, are being used commonly and frequently by individuals to post information ranging from news and opinions, gossip and photos about busine... A Challenge For Modern Workplaces  By : Kadence Buchanan Due to the growing complexity and turbulence of the business environment and the related growth in research knowledge about behavior within organizations, managers of the 21st century have to take four themes as paramount: the necessity of managing the challenges of change; functioning within a global environment; being sensitive to the diversity among people; and behaving with ethical integrity. In addition, with the increasing complexity of operations, organizations are bui... Age Discrimination: 5 Steps To Knowing When An Employee is Unfairly Dismissed By Way Of “Retirement”  By : Ian Mann This article addresses: (1) the particular unfairness of “early retirement” which essentially involves retirement ages being arbitrarily fixed below 65 without justification; and (2) the requirement for a fair procedure to be followed in all retirement dismissals. Are Your Cleaning Company Workers Employees or Subcontractors?  By : Steve Hanson Many small cleaning companies use sub-contractors to help them get the work done. But if you improperly classify a worker as an independent contractor when the IRS views them as an employee you could be liable for back taxes, penalties and interest! This article goes over some of the things you should watch for before subcontracting any of your cleaning jobs. Modern Power Tools Aren’t Just For Railroad Employees  By : Victor Nunn When passengers of trains think of a railroad employee, they often think of someone who stands behind a counter and sells tickets, the conductor who collects the tickets and the man or woman who drives the train itself. There are also the railroad employees that work along side the tracks and who work in the heavy equipment department of the railroad. The ticket hole puncher is not the only tool that a railroad employee uses. Those who work in the heavy equipment department a... Managing Unemployment By Managing Employment  By : Meredith Meek "I cannot believe she filed for unemployment! She didn’t show up to work for 3 days and then has the nerve to try to get ME for unemployment!" This is feedback Arizona PEOs commonly heard from employers not using professional HR consulting services. Most Arizona employers, particularly those with a high turnover, are painfully familiar with the blue and white envelope sent out by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). That blue and white envelope contains a not... An Arizona PEO Gives Advice For Overcoming Negativity In The Workplace  By : Benjamin D. Cowan A common challenge for any organization arises when dealing with negativity in the midst of its workforce. During my employment at an Arizona based HR consulting company, I received numerous calls from employers seeking advice concerning negativity within their organization. People with very different personalities do not always get along. Often times people do not enjoy what they do, or hate certain tasks associated with their role in the company. Many people feel undervalue... What Is An Employee Incentive Program?  By : Charles Christian Employee incentive programs are designed to reward employees that have excelled in their work. A reward scheme motivates employees to meet and exceed targets and adds to the overall performance of the company. The types of programs and rewards vary but the concept is the same for all incentive programs. The program is about recognizing the achievements and input of outstanding employees. Human resources are integral to the success of any business or company. It is therefor... What Is An Employee Wellness Program?  By : Charles Christian In the contemporary workplace human resources are highly valued. Employers understand, employees make or break the success of a company and therefore seek to ensure employees are able to maintain a consistent level of productivity. The health and well-being of employees is important to the modern employer. Wellness programs are becoming commonplace within working environments. Wellness programs are implemented by a third party company that takes care of the health and well... What Is An Employee Assistance Program?  By : Charles Christian Employee Assistance programs are designed to provide human resource psychological and counseling services. An EAP is an external entity employed by a company to assist their employees with mental health or stress related problems including marital problems, chemical dependency and family therapy. EAP initiatives are integrated into the workplace as part of the health, safety and training programs of the company and in conjunction with labor regulations. The main aim of an EAP... What To Do If Your Employer Asks For A Police Check  By : Shannon Columbo You have been asked to provide a police check for your new job. How do you go about doing this? What information will be given? Firstly, it is a matter of procedure to be asked for a police check if you are going to be holding certain jobs. You can expect to be asked for a police check if you are working with children in any capacity (from one week at summer camp to teacher’s college to daycare supervisor). You will also be asked for a police check if you are working in a ... How Self-Employed Professionals Can Defeat the "Fraud Factor"  By : Donna Gunter There is almost always something that holds an independent service professional back from either getting his/her business started or ramping it up to full capacity and keeping it there. I call it the "Fraud Factor". Below are 6 symptoms of the "Fraud Factor Syndrome" and how self-employed service business owners can defeat the "Fraud Factor". The Employment Effects Of Fdis  By : Jonathon Hardcastle The mere existence of resources in a country is no guarantee they will contribute to output. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) may enable idle resources to be used. Oil production for instance, requires not only the presence of underground deposits but also the knowledge of how to find them and the capital equipment to bring the oil to the surface. Production is useless without markets and transportation facilities, which an international investor may be able to supply. Access... Insurance For The Self-Employed  By : Peter Kenny If you are self-employed, then you are often at greater risk of having unpredictable income or having periods without any work at all. If this happens, then you might not be able to keep up with your financial commitments. Also, being self-employed means that you need to take into consideration all the types of business insurance that are usually taken care of when you work for someone else. If you are self-employed and are not sure what type of insurance you need, then this ... Government Benefits – For The Unemployed  By : Benedict Rohan The government provides a range of benefits and allowances for those who are unable to support themselves financially, whether they are unemployed and looking for work, on a low income, ill, injured or disabled, bringing up a family, caring for someone or retired. The financial and practical support that you receive from the government will depend on your personal circumstances – there are various different options. This series of guides provides concise and practical informa... Dealing with Difficult Employees: 9 Facts You Must Document And Why  By : Colleen Kettenhofen Are you managing or dealing with a difficult employee? Discover 9 facts you must document and why. Many managers and supervisors confide they "don't have the time" to document, but avoiding this important task could cost you more in the long run! Find out why. Getting An Employers Attention On Craigs List  By : Martin Myers In 1995, one man, Craig Newmark, decided to create an online community with free classified ads. There are many categories available at Craigs List, such as personals, community, employment, for sale, services available, bartering, help wanted, items wanted, and a multitude of topics located within the forums. What started as a United States community only has now grown into a community prominent in more than three hundred cities across the globe. This means that there are... The Importance Of Happy Employees  By : Judy Piccaro Have you ever walked into a business establishment and been immediately struck by a negative, tense atmosphere? Sure you have! And did you do what most of us do? Stand there in the hopes of getting someone's attention - shifting from foot to foot and clearing your throat only to be met with a stony silence and averted faces! Finally you speak up in the hopes that one of the employees in your line of vision will respond. Ah! Here comes one now! Plastered on his/her face is a l... Staff Induction Plans: 7 top tips for getting new employees up to speed fast  By : Lyndsay Swinton The quality of your staff induction plans says more about your managerial style and company culture than you think. At its simplest, employees work harder for companies that care for them, and hard working employees keep customers happy, bringing money into the company. You put loads of effort into attracting and retaining customers – can you say the same about your new employees? Make Workplace A Comfortable Place With Ergonomic Products  By : Cathy Peterson Ergonomics can simply be defined as the science that can increase the comfort level at your work place. The Ergonomists studies the affects that your equipment will have on you at your work place. They analyze the affects both in terms of minimizing any possible health risks and maximizing your productivity levels at your work place. Normally people use the term Ergonomics or ergonomic product in conjunction with computer equipment. This computer equipment includes everyth... Discrimination Against People With Diabetes In The Workplace  By : Vivian L. Brennan Diabetes is not a visible disability, and so many employers do not understand the effects and consequence of this disease. You are probably going to have to help educate your employer to create a workplace that meets your needs. You have two ADAs with you on this point. Not the American District Attorney (we hope…though in worse case scenarios it might get there), but the American Diabetes Association, and the American Disabilities Act. Both of these work to champion the r... How to Decide What to Pay Your Cleaning Employees  By : Steve Hanson As your cleaning business grows, one of the first things you will have to do is hire employees. Of course, this means that you must decide on how much you are going to pay before you start interviewing and hiring new cleaning staff. Facing Anxiety In The Workplace  By : Jason Rickard Almost everybody, no matter how confident they may seem, has a great fear of the unknown. Everybody has his own anxieties and combating fear is such a great challenge for everyone. For some, it may even be a source of entertainment as portrayed in the hit reality TV show “Fear Factor”. Anxiety is something not just shown on TV, it is something very real. One place that can create great anxiety in people can also be the place where most people built their careers and the pl... Giving Employee Performance A Boost  By : Jason Murphy We have all experienced being singled out because of a mistake or a misdeed many times throughout lives. But rarely do we get noticed for doing something good. Even if we're all grown up and working, this trend is still widely experienced. In fact, this is a common resentment in the corporate world. Sure, every employee undergoes employee training, but it is inevitable that most still commit mistakes. Sadly, when evaluation time comes, all the good work done are almost always... Bad Managers Are Costing You 73% Of Your Employee Productivity  By : Amy Potavin This may come as a surprise but it is, unfortunately, the reality. According to a recent Gallup study, only 29% of the workers polled were actively engaged in their work. And what, you're probably asking, exactly IS employee engagement? That is a very good question, and simply stated, it is the level of connection your employee has with you, your company, and the work you have him perform. The really scary information about this poll is the fact that a full 59% of the work... Why Employee Surveillance is Absolutely Must?  By : Dan Crane This article offers information about employee surveillance. If you're not sure about this debatable topic and would like to learn more, read this article now. Employee Rewards – A Simple Thank You  By : Lisa Cieslica Written by Phoenix Human Resources Outsourcing Professionals Companies struggle with ways to keep the workforce motivated and productive. Properly rewarding employees is a fine line between a gloomy workplace and overkill. The struggle comes when employers search for the best way to reward an employee. Pay, Benefits, Perks, just to name a few of the options kicked around by managers when working to determine employee rewards. Not to worry, here’s some insight that will hel... 7 Lessons in Successful Self-Employment from "Weeds"  By : Donna Gunter The edgy Showtime television suburban satire, "Weeds", holds a whole host of lessons on business building for the self-employed. Wiidowed soccer mom, Nancy Botwin, agonizes how she'll support her family and discovers the lucrative income in being the local neighbor pot dealer. Watching her start and grow her business is like reading an entrepreneurial textbook on mistakes to avoid as a business owner. Employee Conflict Resolution  By : Lisa Cieslica Doin' it Old School - Written by Arizona Human Resources Outsourcing Professionals In most cases, employees will spend as much if not more time with each other than they do with family and friends when you take into account a 40+ work week. Employees will butt heads every now and again when you have a group of people with varying personalities in close proximity to one another for extended time periods. Differences in opinion, conflicting attitudes, several levels of work ... Experts Question Flip-Flops In The Workplace And Their Effect On Our Feet.  By : Jody Feinstein Women are wearing flip flops in the workplace more and more, especially in these warmer months. U.S. style experts believe that flip flops could be damaging not only our feet but our careers. There are so many new styles of flip flops: beaded, leather, sequins that women feel it is easy to get away with wearing them to work. An employee of West Glenn Communications comments that she wears flip-flops on the days she doesn’t have important meetings with clients or avoids ... How to Hire Your First Cleaning Employee  By : Steve Hanson Is it time to hire your first employee for your cleaning business? This article gives tips on how to prepare yourself and your business for that first new employee. Employee Retention: What Employee Turnover Really Costs Your Company  By : Ross Blake It’s one of the largest costs in all different types of organizations, yet it’s also one of the most unknown costs. It’s employee turnover. Companies routinely record and report costs such as wages and benefits, Workman’s Compensation Insurance, utilities, materials, and space, yet most companies have no and report the cost of employee turnover. It can be much higher than you think. How Much is it Costing You? Several well-regarded studies have recently estimated the... Top Tips For Keeping Your Employees Safe  By : Interlink Telecom It doesn’t matter whether you have 5 employees or 500, an employer’s responsibility is to ensure that employees have a safe environment in which to work. This includes both the day-to-day processes carried out at your premises, and the general safety and welfare of the people who work for you. There’s a fine line between using security measures to keep your staff safe, and invading their privacy. That’s why, before you implement safety measures, you should always check tha... Workplace Discrimination And Harassment  By : Steve Szasz Australian Federal and State legislation states unlawful discrimination occurs when a group of people, individuals are treated less favourably than any other person or group of people because of their ethnicity, race, colour, sex, marital status, age or disability, religion and sexual reference, whether your a member of a trade union and any other characteristic specified under anti-discrimination or human rights legislation. Workplace discrimination and harassment can occ... UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT  By : Kelly McCullough Organizational practices and leadership behaviours create the specific working conditions that influence an employee to be motivated, passionate and emotionally committed to their work and to their company. Since every employee is physically and psychologically unique, each employee will respond differently to the same working conditions. Steps To Take To Accommodate The Employee With Cumulative Trauma Disorders  By : James Brown The United States Department of Labor has developed a set of guidelines that can assist the owner, operator or manager of a business in accommodating in the workplace an employee that suffers from cumulative trauma disorders of CTDs. More information on these guidelines can be found through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA maintains an Internet website at http://www.osha.gov. When it comes to ... Managing Millions of "Invisible" Workers: Employing Spanish-Speaking Immigrants (Part II)  By : Marissa Perez Looking at the soul of the immigrant worker and organizational culture: How US companies employing native Spanish-speaking workers may increase employee commitment, productivity, and their bottom line. [1] [2]	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. 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