Running a small business is more than just fun and providing great service; it's essential to comply with labor laws to avoid costly fines and litigation....
As a small business owner, an employee attendance policy ensures your team understands expectations for attendance, punctuality, and leave requests....
Self-service features in cloud-based time and attendance software like stratustime enhance employee experience by providing convenience in scheduling and forecasting, benefiting both employees and managers....
Reducing absences and associated costs should be a priority for all companies. Learn how employee self-service HR software can improve absence management and reduce absenteeism....
Effective communication in the workplace is essential for a number of reasons. Not only does it enhance employee morale, it can help employees feel more valued and supported....
As workplaces evolve, phrases like "chronic stress" and "burnout symptoms" have become all too common. As HR managers and small business owners, you're juggling too many tasks and too many responsibilities....
Dealing with late employees should be handled using a strategic triple approach. The first step is to establish your policy for attendance and punctuality. The second is to remain flexible and compassionate in the face of unforeseen emergencies....
Supporting menopause in the workplace requires a comprehensive approach. From education to policy creation, discover six key steps for effective support....
It's the type of leave you hope never to take. But such is the nature of life (and death), you'll more than likely need some time off at some point for a bereavement or serous illness within your family or friend group....
Paternity leave is often misunderstood. Is it equal to maternity leave? How much time off are dads entitled to? Can it be extended? We like to keep things simple here, so you'll find some straightforward answers below....
You'll be surprised about how many different types of absence from office work there are. In our other guides, we've discussed maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and sickness leave....
In the employee’s favor, it can work to reduce their amount of sick days on record. And, if they normally wouldn’t get paid for sickness absence (other than Statutory Sick Pay - SSP - which isn’t much), it means they’ll get paid for that day....
It seems a bit crazy to think that some people don't take all their annual leave entitlement each year. We can all think of times we’d kill for an extra day off even though our allowance is spent....