by Gordon Marzano | Dec 27, 2022 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
It’s easy to let human resources policies and practices go unchecked, but businesses who do audit their HR activities can make a big difference in mitigating risk and motivating their workforce. In addition to uncovering potential problems that pose a risk to the...
by Gordon Marzano | Sep 14, 2022 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law
Photo by Ana Tablas on Unsplash According to the United States Department of Labor, women make up nearly 50% of the workforce, and 85% of working women will become mothers during their careers. Maternity has two components, pregnancy and bonding. A pregnancy is...
by Gordon Marzano | Sep 1, 2022 | Employee Handbook
Surprisingly, when I review employee handbooks, I still see many businesses utilizing a new hire 90-day probationary period. I remember years ago being hired by a company that placed all new hires on 90-day probation. Besides showing me where the bathroom was and...
by Gordon Marzano | May 11, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook
More and more companies are reaching out to me requesting I either create an employee handbook for them or make revisions to a current one. Times are changing quickly in the employee handbook space. Handbooks that are three years old many times are looking at major...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 10, 2022 | Employee Engagement, Employee Handbook
A well-conceived, thorough onboarding process is crucial in today’s competitive, candidate-driven market. It is much more than the completion of an I-9 or W-4, or the issuance of a laptop or office keycard, it’s a multi-step process which, if done right, will make...
by Gordon Marzano | Feb 3, 2022 | Employee Handbook
Absenteeism is costly to employers. However, paid time off is key to recruiting and retaining good employees. Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge, as well as to care for an ill family member or their own illness. Over the years, many companies have gone from...
