When it comes to keeping track of the hours your team members work, letting them clock in and out themselves might seem like the easiest solution. But when your employees have to manually clock in and out, it can lead to a plethora of issues, including accidental time theft, payroll inaccuracies, and even safety issues if you don’t have an idea of how many employees are working. Luckily, there’s a way to address these issues: using automated timekeeping. What is Automated Timekeeping? Automated timekeeping involves using various software and tools to keep track of the hours that your employees ..read more

“If I’m part of a return-to-work program after an injury, how will I get paid?” If you’re a business owner with an injured employee, this is likely a question you’ll hear. If an employee is injured on the job, here’s what you need to know. After a work-related injury, you will be required to pay your injured employees according to your state’s Workers’ Compensation statutes, along with any applicable federal statutes. Workers’ Compensation varies by state, so it’s important to check all the details and stay up-to-date on any policy changes. Additionally, you will have to comply with your compa ..read more

Don’t let accidents at the working dock get in the way of a successful workday! If you’re in an industry like warehousing or transportation where your employees frequently use a loading dock, always remember these three tips for promoting loading dock safety. Use the Right Equipment When it comes to loading docks, safety starts with your employees. To avoid an injury, make sure they show up with all the right personal protective equipment. Proper equipment can vary depending on the job environment, but some common types of safety equipment include: Gloves Steel-toed boots Grip soles Earmuffs ..read more

You want to put your best foot forward when trying to attract new talent. This is called employer branding, or the practice of positively showcasing your company’s perks and culture to attract new employees and retain current ones. If you’re ready to improve your employer branding, one way to start is by improving your benefits offerings for your employees.  The Importance of Robust Benefits In today’s crowded and competitive market, great employee benefits are more important than ever. Employees crave benefits packages that go above and beyond the basics, especially when it comes to heal ..read more

Using Employee Value Proposition To Motivate Your Team If an employee is rewarded and praised for doing a good job, they’re more likely to do a good job again! This is the principal behind the employee value proposition, which shows how employees could use rewards and perks to motivate their employees, increase productivity, and create a supportive company culture. What is EVP? Employee value proposition (EVP) is a set of benefits or other offerings that a business provides to their employees in exchange for the skills the employee brings to the business. For example, a business that offers a ..read more

Learning Three Major Signs of Employee Burnout Are your employees suffering from burnout? Burnout occurs when employees suffer from intense job-related stress and exhaustion. For employees, burnout can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Their employers may see a drop in their productivity or performance. Since employee burnout effects everyone, it’s important for business owners to know these three signs of burnout. Burnout Sign #1: Disengagement One of the biggest, most commons signs of employee burnout is disengagement. An employee suffering from burnout may suddenly b ..read more

Are my employees staying productive? Is their workload too heavy too light? How do I know if someone is struggling? If you’re a business owner, manager, or supervisor with remote employees, you might find yourself asking questions like these! While allowing employees to work from home has many benefits, it can also lead to a sense of disconnect and an increased risk of miscommunications, halted productivity, and unmotivated teams. To make sure your remote employees are staying caught-up and connected, consider these three tools for managing and monitoring your remote teams. #1: Create a Self-R ..read more

In the past few years, businesses of all kinds have been impacted by worldwide issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and global supply change delays. Issues like these have prompted business owners to embrace new trends, especially when it comes to hiring and recruiting practices. To make sure your business and managers are up-to-date on new trends and the best practices for recruiting and hiring great new talent, learn more about some of these recent trends. Going Virtual, at Every Stage of the Process At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses shifted to a virtual ..read more

Imagine this scenario: your employee bends to pick up a heavy box and feels a twinge in their back. He is able to continue working without any major pain, assumes that he isn’t injured, and doesn’t say anything to his supervisor about the pain. But then a few days later, he starts experiencing severe back pain, which prevents him from doing his job. In a scenario like this, injury reporting could have made a big difference! To prevent an example like this from occurring in your own workplace, encourage your employees, managers, and supervisors to learn these four easy steps for workplace injur ..read more