You’ve probably been seeing holiday decorations and lights since just after Halloween, but now that we’re past Thanksgiving, there is no denying that the winter holidays are right around the corner. During this season, businesses often want to extend a holiday bonus to their employees as a gesture of gratitude for the work done during the year. Of course, whether that bonus is monetary or a physical gift of some sort is up to the company. But there are some guidelines that yo

According to the CDC approximately 75% of employer health care costs are due to the lifestyle choices of the employee. Employee wellness programs can provide workers with the information and incentive to make lifestyle choices that directly impact their health. Physical fitness is a key component in those choices. Corporate fitness centers can provide health benefits for your employees. In last week’s blog you read about the planning and investment needed to build an onsite

According to a 2015 study conducted by SHRM (The Society for Human Resource Management) 70% of companies surveyed provide wellness programs to their employees. Wellness programs are a great way to give back to your employees and have been shown to improve morale and foster a positive company culture. Programs that fall under the umbrella of “Wellness” are very diverse and can include onsite fitness centers. Companies with onsite fitness centers report reduced absenteeism and

GlobalWorkPlaceAnalytics.com recently published research that shows more than 80% of the US workforce would like to be able to work remotely at least part of the time. The remote workforce is growing. In recent blogs we asked the question “Can Remote Workers Benefit Your Business?” and helped provide some guidance on “Finding Rockstar Remote Employees”. In today’s blog, we will talk about managing remote workers and the responsibility a company has to those workers. Being an

In last week’s blog, we talked about what to look for when hiring remote workers. (If you missed it, click here to read). But what if you’re not sure if remote workers are a good idea for your business? Or, you think you’d like to pursue it, but don’t know how to get started? This week, we’re going to backtrack a little and provide some guidance as to whether or not it’s a good idea for your company. The Benefits of a Remote Workforce: First, let’s talk about some of the be

Waking up, getting ready for work, commuting, heading into the office for a traditional day of work surrounded by your colleagues. This is reality for many. Now picture this: waking up, getting ready for work…and walking just a few steps down the hall or downstairs, turning on your computer and starting your work day…from home. This is the reality for remote employees, a growing segment of the work force. According to a report from Global Workplace Analytics, the number of w

It is hard to turn on the news and not feel concerned. It is an unfortunate fact of life that disasters and tragedies happen. Sometimes we have warning, like the recent hurricanes that have hit much of the country. Even though we knew they were coming, we still can’t always prepare ourselves for the aftermath of these natural disasters. Sometimes tragedy strikes when we least expect it and in places where we feel it shouldn’t. Ordinary people, doing ordinary things are hurt

If you’re a small business owner, you know your largest expense is your workforce. But behind that number are the individuals that make up your workforce. And to get the best bang for your buck, you not only need to attract super-star talent...you need to retain them. It’s hard to pin down a figure on how much of a financial hit your company takes when you lose a valued employee. SHRM (The Society for Human Resource Management) estimates you are losing between 6-9 months of t