If you live in an area where adverse weather has the potential to impact employee attendance, it pays to give the subject some serious consideration. Does my company “need” an adverse weather policy? No. There is no statutory requirement for such policies. It’s up to each individual employer to come up with their own adverse… Read more »
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Ask WorkSource: FMLA Doctor Visits
So what’s all the talk about FMLA? (Family and Medical Leave Act) The FMLA entitles eligible employees, employed by a “covered employer”, to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Should… Read more »
Ask WorkSource: What if an employee is arrested?
An employee arrested? Lets face it, when you employ human beings, strange things can happen. Today we look at the difficult situation of having an employee arrested. Here’s the scenario: Bill has been an employee with your company for over three years. Yesterday, he failed to show up for work and failed to call in…. Read more »
3 Stress Relievers to Help Relax Your Workforce
Lets face it, workplace stress is a mess! Ever experience headaches within a couple of hours of arriving to work? How about light headedness, back or neck pain, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, worthlessness, reduced productivity, lack of motivation or irritability? All of these are symptoms of stress and may be related to workplace stress. WorkSource offers three… Read more »
How to Secure Top Candidates in Fort Madison, Iowa
What do all the “best companies to work for” have in common? They all have powerful employer branding. In today’s marketplace, how employees perceive you is more important than how customers perceive you. That’s because it takes top talent working for your organization to help create a great customer perception and drive the business forward…. Read more »
Using LinkedIn to Find Top Talent in Des Moines
Most Human Resource (HR) professionals are already well aware of the benefits of using social media to find candidates in their industries. Many source LinkedIn on a regular basis to find and vet candidates. But there are some companies who still haven’t jumped on the LinkedIn band wagon. WorkSource breaks down the benefits of LinkedIn, and… Read more »
Three Questions to Ask in an Interview to Find Innovative Employees
When your company posts a job, the first thing you typically see are the standard white-paper resumes that explain their skills, experience and education. While some may prove more creative in their resume delivery, most often it is not the case. Trying to find innovative new hires takes more than just reading the white-paper resume;… Read more »
Understanding OSHA: How to Successfully File a Complaint
Every worker is entitled to a safe and healthy work atmosphere. This means that workers should not feel that they are at risk of serious harm or safety while on the job. Whether by representative (a person acting in an authorized capacity of an employee bargaining unit or lawful representative capacity) or as a concerned… Read more »
Is Your Top Employee on Their Way Out the Door?
Employee engagement is vital when it comes to assessing turnover rates within your organization. According to the Corporate Leadership Council’s Employee Engagement Study of 2013, only 31% of employees surveyed are fully engaged at work. The findings also showed that employees who know their boss’s well, as a person, are more likely to stay with… Read more »
Time Management Tips to Share with your Workforce
“Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is the answer to maximizing the time we have.” John C. Maxwell The words time management are a misguided set of words; an oxymoron that hides the true meaning behind the words themselves. Science dictates that… Read more »