[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Description] To be honest, I HATE writing job descriptions. It’s a lot of work to collect the information, actually write the description properly, and “sell it” to employees and managers (in addition to reviewing them periodically to ensure they are up-to-date). However, in...…
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Description] In the last issue, I wrote about the many ways job descriptions can help you manage your business and the advantages of creating them. You must be very excited about beginning this project! Where do you begin? Step #1: Identify the various...…
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Substance Abuse Drugs and alcohol do not belong in the workplace. The numbers are staggering – drug abuse is estimated to cost U.S. employers nearly $276 billion a year. From lost productivity and injuries, to increased health insurance and workers compensation claims, employee alcohol and drug abuse is an...…
[Source: Federated Insurance Co., 2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Hiring] Business owners frequently ask, “What can I do to avoid a wrongful termination charge by an employee?” The easy answer: “Don’t hire the wrong person for the job.” The reality is, one day every business owner will face the unpleasant task of having to terminate an employee...…
[Author: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Liability] Thanksgiving marks the start of not only of the holiday shopping season, but the company party season as well. These company events are intended to be festive, a chance to reward employees and celebrate the season. Good intentions and good cheer should be...…
[Author: Bob Evnen, Woods & Aitken LLP, 2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Manager] When should you hire a Human Resources (HR) Manager for your dealership? There is no pat answer for this question, such as “when you have X number of employees,” or “when you have $X in annual sales.” Adding any new position to your business...…
[Source: The Business Journals, 2015 | Keywords: Human Resources, Sick Time] A company with employees who are physically present at work but not functioning at their full potential because of an illness or other medical condition may have a “presenteeism” problem. Presenteeism is one of the largest threats to productivity, and its impact can rival...…
[Author: Lesley Sifers, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc., 2010; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Retirement] There’s no doubt, times are tough and a lot of people, even those with steady jobs, are having trouble paying the bills. Perhaps a spouse has lost his/her job so the household income is lower. In general, things like gas and groceries are...…
[Source: Burr Alert, RWEP, 2016 | Keywords: Human Resources, Cell Phone] It is likely that most, if not all, of your employees bring a personal cell phone to the office. Determining when it is/isn’t acceptable for them to use cell phones at work requires a careful balancing act. If you haven’t revisited your cell phone...…
[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Management, Personnel, Employee Skillset] Human Resources (n.) People, especially the personnel employed by a given company, institution, or the like. Who coordinates employee benefits at your business? Do you have an employee handbook? How about job descriptions and performance evaluations? Who makes sure your business is legally compliant for...…
[Author: Doug Crable, Kiernan Benefit Solutions, LLC, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, COBRA] The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly known as COBRA, is a federal law that requires employers of 20 or more employees with group health plans to offer employees, their spouses and dependents a temporary period of continued health care coverage if...…
[Author: David Spader and John Spader, Spader Business Management, 2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Hiring] Most research indicates that between 50 and 80 percent of all hires are not successful (success being defined as, “I would hire this person again.”). The lost productivity, poor service, strain on other employees, training time and other expenses tied to...…
[Source: RVBusiness, 01.2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Job Performance] We have noticed that most dealerships are lacking a capability critical to its ongoing success. The absence of this capability results in inefficiency, low productivity, poor attitudes, de-motivation and frustrated employees and managers. Recent research indicates only one third of all employees are “engaged” in their...…
[2014 | Keywords: Human Resources, Management, Leadership] “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” – Clarence Darrow We have all heard the saying that, “Only the adaptable survive,” meaning leaders need to be more adaptable and the world is changing faster...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Employment Policies, Presenteeism] Do you ever go to work when you’re not feeling 100%? (Please don’t!) Presenteeism – the problem of workers being on the job but, because of illness or other medical conditions, not fully functioning ñ can cut individual productivity by one-third or more, making it a much costlier problem...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, HR Trends] Over the past decade, human resources have evolved due to changing technology and the shifting priorities of employees and employers. Following are some HR trends looking to impact businesses in 2017. Juggling Multiple Generations Employers today are faced with managing three generations of employees – Millennials, Gen X...…
[Author: Laramie Sandquist, CPCU, CLU, ARM, Federated Mutual Insurance Company, 01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Millennials] Safely Speaking So, the twenty-something walks into your dealership looking for a job. She hands you her resumé. You take a look. What practically flies off the page at you is her work history: three part-time and two full-time jobs in...…
[01.17 | Keywords: Human Resources, Engagement, Retention] Employee turnover is a costly problem. According to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, employers spend six to nine months of an employee’s salary to find and train his/her replacement. This represents a massive waste of resources and doesn’t even take into account the...…
