Tag: Employee Handbook

March 29, 2022

Employee handbooks should be reviewed at least once a year. The arrival of spring 2022 marks a good time to revisit the manuals with counsel and update your policies and practices. Read on to learn about a handful of handbook […]

March 17, 2022

Annual reviews of employee handbooks can help you stay ahead of the curve. Prudent employers are proactive, rather than reactive, in being prepared to deal with workplace issues. Here are four key areas of change you should look at in […]

January 6, 2020

Several states have laws that allow employees to take time off for school-related meetings and activities. As any parent knows, it’s a constant challenge balancing the demands of work with those of raising a child. To increase flexibility in the […]

May 30, 2019

Opioid misuse doesn’t stop at the door of the business. Statistical evidence suggests there could be an opioid crisis in the workplace. Sixty percent of businesses experienced at least one workplace issue arising from prescription opioid drug misuse or abuse, […]

July 3, 2018

Large companies aren’t the only businesses that need an employee handbook. Even before you hire your first employee, you should establish your company’s policies and procedures in writing to help protect yourself, your business and your employee. Here are some […]

November 29, 2017

As HR leaders plan for 2018, one area that is essential to review and revamp is the employee handbook. With ever-changing regulations, trends and employee expectations, an outdated policy manual can leave companies vulnerable to miscommunication — and costly litigation. […]

November 28, 2017

Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious liability for employers. Every year in this country, drug and alcohol abuse are major contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities, plus they drain employee productivity and costs employers billions in lost productivity […]