Phishing Scams: How to Protect Your Employees and Organization
Phishing Scams: How to Protect Your Employees and Organization Phishing attacks are one of the most common cybersecurity threats to small businesses. But what exactly is phishing, and how can your organization prevent it? Q: What is a phishing scam and how can we protect our organization and employees? Phishing is a scam in which […]
Open Enrollment for Employees on Leave: A Step-by-Step Guide
Open Enrollment for Employees on Leave: A Step-by-Step Guide A common question for HR teams is: “How do we handle open enrollment for an employee who’s out on leave?” Employees on leave deserve the same opportunity to review benefits and make selections as everyone else. Clear communication and consistent processes are key to ensuring compliance […]
Stay Interviews: A Low-Cost Way to Improve Employee Retention
Stay Interviews: A Low-Cost Way to Improve Employee Retention Employee retention is critical for small businesses, and one tool that often goes overlooked is the stay interview. Unlike exit interviews, stay interviews help you understand why employees choose to stay — and what might cause them to leave — giving you the opportunity to act […]
Multi-State Minimum Wage Compliance: What Employers Need to Know
Multi-State Minimum Wage Compliance: What Employers Need to Know We often get asked by clients: “Which minimum wage do we need to follow if we have employees in multiple states?” The answer is straightforward: Employees should be paid the minimum wage for the location where they perform the work, whether that’s at company headquarters, a […]
Supporting Neurodivergent Employees: HR Best Practices for Small Businesses
Supporting Neurodivergent Employees: HR Best Practices for Small Businesses Creating an inclusive workplace means recognizing and supporting employees with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions. By fostering flexibility while maintaining clear performance expectations, small businesses can help all employees do their best work. Q: How can we support employees with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent […]
Asynchronous Work Across Time Zones: Tips from Our HR Experts
Asynchronous Work Across Time Zones: Tips from Our HR Experts We often get asked by clients: “We have employees located across the country. How can we encourage them to work asynchronously so they make effective use of their time and don’t feel pressured to work outside their scheduled hours?” Asynchronous work is essential for teams […]