Insubordination in the workplace is when an employee deliberately refuses to obey lawful and reasonable orders from their employer. Typically, these orders come from the employee's supervisor or manager. Insubordination consists of three components: The employer gives the employee a legal and reasonable order. The employee acknowledges receipt of the order. The employee intentionally … [Read more...]
Just-in-Time Learning: What Employers Need To Know
Corporate training delivery has become significantly advanced over the years. One of the most notable transformations is digital learning, which allows employers to administer employee training quickly, conveniently and efficiently through an online platform. The types of training that employers provide have evolved as well. Formal training is an essential type of employee training, but it’s … [Read more...]
How To Be a Manager
As businesses strive for greater efficiency, managers today are managing more functions and more employees than managers did in the past. Meanwhile, in some companies, management training and mentorship programs have fallen by the wayside. This means that new managers are often responsible for learning on the job, but that's no reason not to invest in yourself. The key to thriving as a new manager … [Read more...]
Employee Wellness vs. Employee Well-Being
As a way of encouraging engagement and productivity in the workplace, a lot of employers will offer wellness benefits to their employees. In March 2021, analytics and advisory company Gallup reported that approximately 85% of large employers give their employees the opportunity to enroll in wellness programs. Additionally, the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, published an … [Read more...]
How to Handle a Reappearing No-Call/No-Show Employee
A no-call/no-show is an employee who failed to show up for work as scheduled without notifying his or her employer. The consequences of the violation depend on the employer's policy. Many employers terminate no-call/no-show employees if they haven't heard from them in three business days. When a fired no-call/no-show suddenly reappears, the issue should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, … [Read more...]
Take a Look at the Alternative Workforce
Take a Look at the Alternative Workforce One of the most fitting descriptions of the alternative workforce comes from Deloitte. In the company’s words, they have said that “the alternative workforce has become an integral component of the workforce ecosystem, providing organizations with access to a wide array of skills and highly diverse talent that they may not be able to source … [Read more...]
Characteristics of a Healthy Workplace Culture
Characteristics of a Healthy Workplace Culture You can't measure a company's success entirely by sales. You have to look at the workplace culture, which has a long-term effect on the company's health. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, three things occur in a positive workplace culture: According to the Society for Human Resource Management, three things occur in a positive … [Read more...]
How To Achieve Excellence in HR Service Delivery
How To Achieve Excellence in HR Service Delivery The human resource function is responsible for providing services as well as support to employees during their time working for a company, from hiring, onboarding, training and development to payroll, benefits and termination. This "services and support" arm is known as "HR service delivery." HR service delivery: Then and now Historically, HR … [Read more...]
7 Key Players in 401(k) Administration
Plan sponsor, named fiduciary, custodian … these are just a few of the players on the 401(k) administration team. Each player brings something unique to the game. Click through for insight into seven of the main players. Below are seven key roles in the 401(k) administration hierarchy. 1. Plan Sponsor The plan sponsor is the employer that establishes the 401(k) plan for the benefit of its … [Read more...]
The Tax Implications of Closing a Business
The decision to close a business's doors for good is never an easy one. However, it's important to keep abreast of compliance requirements before you say goodbye. That's why you should take time to visit the closing a business page of IRS.gov. It's designed to help you navigate the process of shutting down. It includes guidance on: What forms to file. How to report revenue received in … [Read more...]