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The Cost of Employees Coming to Work Sick
Cold and flu season is upon us, which means an uptick in health-related absences from work. This can leave both employees and employers questioning the factors and costs associated with working while sick or staying at home, with employers walking a fine line between openly offering paid sick leave and encouraging employees to use it, or inadvertently encouraging sick workers to show up by not having a clear and comprehensive sick leave policy in place. Addressing the issues around sick leave can go a long way towards building a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.
Open or Closed? Office Design is Not Always an Open and Shut Case
Office design is more than a mere arrangement of furniture, it’s actually a major factor that helps determine the culture, level of employee satisfaction, and productivity of your organization. With many studies and surveys talking about the advantages and drawbacks of specific office arrangements, it may be difficult to decide which option is the right one for your workplace. Open offices have come under fire recently, but are still used by some of the most successful tech giants, while closed, or cell, office plans have been scrutinized extensively in pop culture for decades. So which design is best for your organization? Our comparison of the most popular office structures can help you make the right choice.
How to Prepare Your Policies for Temporary Staff in Canada
Utilizing temporary staff is a great way to achieve your strategic business goals and get specialized expertise on specific projects. There are a few unique aspects to consider when choosing temporary staffing solutions, so in order to get the best results for your organization, you’ll want to take steps to be prepared. These include being aware of current laws and regulations, offering incentives to interest the right candidates, and creating policies to support an efficient and effective workplace. When it comes to getting the most from your temporary workforce, a little extra preparation can go a long way.
Less is More – Simple HR Solutions to Help You Succeed
When it comes to HR strategies and tactics, there are times when simpler is better. Though the implementation and type of solutions largely depend on your organization’s size, business stage, workplace culture, and leadership, there are definite and measurable benefits to adopting the old maxim of keeping things simple.
Important Upcoming Holidays – Fall 2019
The third quarter of the year tends to bring crisp, cool days, falling leaves, and the cozy sweaters out of drawers and closets. With many employees returning from summer holidays, the kids back at school, and increasingly variable weather conditions, preparing for an influx of vacation requests may not necessarily be at the top of the list for many organizations.