Compliance Issues Arising from the Coronavirus Outbreak
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their...
Ways to Help Employees Embrace Workplace Change
Workplace changes are common across all organizations. Although some employees may embrace various changes to company systems or procedures, most individuals find workplace changes to be confusing, stressful and overwhelming. In fact, a recent study found that 71...
Can Employers Extend an Employee’s Probationary Period?
Q: Can we extend an employee’s probationary period? They aren’t meeting expectations yet. A: You can extend an introductory period, but we would recommend a different approach. We’d also advise against using the word “probationary.” We’ll explain both points....
How to Overcome 4 Challenges Companies Face in the Hiring Process
According to a study by Glassdoor.com, the time required for the hiring process in the U.S. and abroad has grown exponentially in recent years, averaging almost 23 days from the first contact to offer acceptance. Employers and HR departments are struggling, now more...
