Ten Policies Every Employer Needs

By Robert Smithson The range of policies which might be contained in an employee handbook is really unlimited. There are, however, certain core policies every...

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Taking the Guesswork Out of HR

By Ian J. Cook Are we spending enough on HR? Is our absenteeism rate a problem? Are we better at filling vacancies than our competitors?...

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Hooky Season Starts: Let the Excuses Begin

Employers expect to see more empty seats around the office as the holidays approach, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. One-third (33 per cent)...

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Top 10% of Employers Beat Absenteeism Trend

By Ian J. Cook, CHRP Absenteeism is a key measure for HR. It is a significant driver of HR workload, both from the standpoint of...

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The Economic Impacts: Workplace Mental Illness and Substance Use

By Claudia Steinke, PhD, RN and Ali Dastmalchian, PhD* Stress is a normal part of any life and any job. Stress can be positive or...

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Gone But Not Forgotten – Absenteeism and Attendance Management

By Howard Ehrlich Proper management of employee absenteeism is a significant challenge facing human resource managers.  There are no “off-the-shelf” remedies applicable to every situation,...

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