When it comes to religious holidays, adopting a solid policy for requesting time off is key. Just make sure not to discriminate against any particular religion, no matter what the popular belief is.
Telecommuting employees, or remote employees, can be beneficial to both employer and employee. However, to have a successful telecommuting program, make sure you know how to successfully manage telecommuting employees.
While an inclement weather policy can clarify your expectations for employee attendance during bad weather, the final decision of whether to advise employees to stay home, leave early or head to work is a call for managers. A policy should be in place well before a hurricane or blizzard barrels toward your business.
Having a clear vacation request policy in place can not only keep your employees’ schedules organized, but it can also prevent lapses in scheduling.
Flexible work schedules can do wonders when it comes to employee morale. But if not done correctly, these arrangements could be disasterous. Here are some ways to do it right.
A flexible work schedule can help employees keep their work/life balance in check so that they're happier and more focused when at work. See if a little more flexibility is feasible for your business.