For the Small Business Owner – When you Have an Employee Issue / by, Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

If you are a manager of people, you will inevitably be faced with the hard decision of what to do when it is not working out with an employee.

Most times this is a communication problem, easily solved with mediation or active listening. But in those cases where the relationship is simply too frustrating to continue, think of “ART” to try and manage the result. Read More …

For the Small Business Owner – Telework Basics / by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers

In the event of an emergency such as a weather disaster or pandemic, you may allow or require employees to temporarily work from home to ensure business continuity.

Here are some best practices for allowing employees to telework and still deliver results, regardless of whether you are dealing with a virus, a hurricane or just a regular workday: Read More …

Back to School Means Back to Work

by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist Summer is coming to an end, and students are heading go back to school. It’s also a time where small business owners and employees get back to serious work. For many, summer is a time where we take family vacations, time off, and a more relaxed approach to work and our lives. As we move into the late summer and fall, it’s time to get focused and finish Read More …