Earning the Ongoing Trust of Internal Customers
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find and hire the superstars and continue earning the trust of your employees, who at Elite we refer to as our internal customers.
How Obama’s Immigration Actions Will Affect Small Businesses
President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, which were announced last week and scheduled to take effect in about 90 days, are intended to “make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants, graduates and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy, as so many business leaders have proposed.” According to Will Krasnow, partner at Constangy,
End of Year Human Resources Guide
Don’t look now, but it is Dec. 15 and 2015 is right around the corner. There are a lot of things to do in a small business to close out the year and prepare for the next, so here are some tips and to-dos to help guide you through the human resource side of your
Tips for Planning the Company Holiday Party and End of Year Celebrations
‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, end of year celebrations and employee recognition but it is also a time of year that can be a source of liability for an employer if not handled properly. Here are a few quick tips for planning the upcoming company event(s): Plan Ahead – Come up with a plan of
Employee Benefits That Don’t Cost A Lot of Money, But Provide A Lot of Value
When it comes to a small business every penny counts, just like every employee counts, to the successful operation of the business. But with health insurance and major benefits being too expensive for most small businesses to offer, how do you balance being able to recruit and retain good employees with benefits and incentives while
Interviewing Tips and Techniques for Finding the Right Candidate
We all know that the recruiting process for a small business can be overwhelming and time consuming, not to mention how expensive it can be if the wrong person is hired and they aren’t a good fit for the company or the position. So, what can be done to help make the process more efficient
5 Tips for Avoiding Legal Issues
When it comes to business, there are so many things that a business owner needs to do and think about to keep the business running. The last thing they need is a lawsuit related to employment matters that can be easily avoided. Here are five tips to avoid employment lawsuits for small businesses: Document, Document,
Staying Power
Principles All Tire Dealers Can Implement to Keep Good Employees from Running to the Nearest Exit.
The National Labor Relations Act Is Not Just For Unions
When it comes to employment law, regulations and the governing agencies, most people typically think of the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) but don’t think about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and they should. As we all know (or should know), the DOL is the primary government agency
Employer Hot Topics for the Summer Season
The warmer weather and longer days can only mean one thing – summer is upon us! With the summer season comes a few things in particular that companies need to consider. Here are a few hot topics: Company Picnic Liability and Planning – A company summer picnic with food, games and entertainment can be a
A Healthier Alternative for Employee Insurance?
Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act or the Obama Administration Health Care Reform – whatever you call it – it has certainly become a hot, often contentious topic in the business community. As of the first of the New Year, the Affordable Care Act required that all individuals obtain minimum levels of health insurance on their
Background Check Requirements and Best Practices Guidelines
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined forces to publish guideline documents to continue to educate employers regarding background checks and the applicable laws and regulations surrounding them. The information provided isn’t anything new but it serves as a good reminder for employers that currently are conducting
