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Termination for poor performance should never be a surprise

On 24 August 2014

Terminating employees for performance should never be a surprise. As an employer, you should always follow the correct procedures when terminating an employee in order to avoid possible legal action, as this can become...

The value of an arbitration agreement

On 17 August 2014

Arbitration agreements are better solutions than going to court; or receiving a class action lawsuit. For many employers, arbitration agreements have become the preferred method as they result in simpler and easier...

Strengthen employee relations with an employee newsletter

On 10 August 2014

Increase company communication by sharing important information. Ensure your employees are always informed and educated about what is going on within the organization. This is especially important if you run a large...

Financial seminars

On 3 August 2014

Show your employees that you care about their financial futures by providing them with the knowledge and insight on how to manage their money and invest in your company’s 401(k) plan. Teach them how to budget and...

Training & development: On-boarding & orientation

On 27 July 2014

Make your new employees feel welcome from the first day. For many new employees, the first day can be quite stressful as they’re exposed to new co-workers, a new work environment, and new responsibilities. Providing...

The value and risks of company picnics

On 20 July 2014

Get to know your employees and their families through teambuilding events. It’s important to create a working environment that is fun and exciting for both employees and management and one way of doing so is to plan...

Employee wellness programs

On 13 July 2014

Designed to bring employees together to share the benefits of health and fitness. The benefits of employee wellness programs are becoming more evident and as a result, an increasing number of businesses are...

Introducing Employee Engagement Surveys

On 6 July 2014

Get immediate feedback from employees regarding their opinions on the workplace with our new Employee Engagement Surveys – completed via iPad. With the introduction of the new Employee Engagement Surveys,...

Safety tip: Prevent heat exhaustion as summer approaches

On 29 June 2014

Managers’ responsibility to keep employees safe from heat exhaustion. With summer already off to a start, we can expect to see high temperatures very soon. As a manager, implement specific strategies to ensure your...

The key components of a personnel file

On 22 June 2014

Having organized and well maintained personnel files is very important. Personnel files are created for all employees upon hire and hold important and confidential information about the employee. These files hold...