Nearly every survey of employee satisfaction and engagement reveals that employees value upper management two-way communication, and the relationship with their supervisor. So, how do you accomplish this with remote work, and furloughed employees? Before you answer, let’s think about a few facts. Communication has three parts: 7% is the words that you use (e-mail,…
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Getting Ready to Re-Open Your Business?
Wanted to pass along some useful resources as you prepare to re-open your business. First, NYS will re-open regionally based on the attainment of certain health measures. Find that information here: https://lnkd.in/epcf9U6. Second, businesses will re-open in phases in those regions that are allowed to re-open. Find that information here: https://lnkd.in/e2tfNf4. Third, each employer should thoroughly document…
As You Re-Open, Time to Review Your Attendance Policies and Employee Handbook
We hope that the start of re-opening is a good sign for your business. As you begin to bring employees back to work, or as you look at ongoing remote work for members of your staff, the employment regulation landscape has changed drastically since the start of the pandemic shutdowns. Here in NYS, we have…
NYS WARN Act: One More Thing To Keep In Mind if Covid Forced Your Company To Furlough / Lay Off Staff
Published on March 19, 2020 Edit article View stats Status is online Jim Marco I help business owners, CEO’s and senior management address and solve human resources challenges at their companies. 13 articles Employers, you need one more thing to worry about right now… NYS employers who have more than 50 full time employees, and…
I Am Ready to Re-Open! As a Manager, What Should I be Doing to Make Sure My Employees are Ready to Re-Open?
Published on May 13, 2020 Edit article View stats Status is online Jim Marco I help business owners, CEO’s and senior management address and solve human resources challenges at their companies. 13 articles I find it exciting that more and more conversations and news stories are talking about re-opening the economy. I know that I’m ready…
I Knew This Day Was Coming! How to Manage Employees Who Want to Use Coronavirus as a Reason Not to Come to Work.
And so, it begins. Had my first client call today with an employee who wants to work from home because of Coronavirus fears. Mind you, nobody at her place of work has been sick, or tested positive for Coronavirus. She isn’t sick, and is not claiming to be sick. This is a manufacturing facility, too,…
NYS Sexual Harassment Requirements for Employers: Don’t Just Comply Because It’s the Law, Comply Because it is the Right Thing To Do
How does the New York State Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Rules for Employers change the workplace in New York State? Truthfully, it depends. Good companies have had policies, investigation procedures and training programs in place for decades, that’s right – decades. But the landscape has changed, so employers, even the ones with good policies…
The Building Blocks that Allow HR to Become a Strategic Function
Any number of magazine articles and publications argue Human Resources (HR) should be “at the table” as a key part of corporate strategy. While that is true, I believe that it is a position that is earned in a very logical progression within an organization. But what is this progression? A helpful model is Maslow’s…
Employers: Are You Ready for 2018?
On behalf of the staff at Saratoga Human Resources Solutions, we hope 2017 has been a successful year for your business, and that you are looking forward to continued success in 2018. Saratoga Human Resources Solutions has recently grown to ensure we continue to meet the service needs of our customers. We are pleased…
The Albany Law Prohibiting Inquiries Regarding Salary Can Be an Opportunity
The recent announcement of a law in Albany County that prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s wage history is really an opportunity for employers to take control of this topic. Instead of guessing at how much to pay an applicant, or instead of relying on a “free” wage information web page, consider developing…