Jun 15, 2015 | Consulting Services
As summer is just around the corner, a common question employers may have is whether it is acceptable to engage in hiring unpaid interns. Assuming the organization in question is a for-profit company, this is an area in which to exercise extreme caution. While most...
Jun 10, 2015 | Consulting Services
Summer is quickly approaching! It’s a fantastic time for employers to brainstorm seasonal activities to strengthen the company culture and keep workers refreshed and engaged. Annual company picnics are classic (and delicious), but there are other ways to bolster...
Jun 8, 2015 | Consulting Services
Q: We have a potential new employee who is in the National Guard. He let us know that he needs one weekend a month off and two weeks a year to serve. Can you let me know what our responsibility is as a company to support this employee if we should hire him? A: If you...
May 29, 2015 | Consulting Services
The hiring and recruitment process is a time consuming one, but it is essential that an employer includes all of the crucial steps involved in getting a new employee acclimated to the organization. Though the recruiting, hiring and new hire orientation processes are...
May 21, 2015 | Consulting Services
When it comes to a dress code in the workplace, knowing when and where to draw the line can be tricky. It requires a careful balancing of the needs of the business and employees’ expectations not to be micromanaged on matters of personal taste. You can be formal...