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How to Avoid the 10 Most Common Employee Handbook Mistakes
posted by Mr. Peachtree user @ 8:03 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
We all know the importance of a well-written employee handbook: it helps to define company expectations regarding performance and conduct; it serves as a means of formalizing company rules so all employees are held to the same standards; and it provides general information about the
organization as well as the benefits and services the company has to offer. There are a multitude of reasons for creating an employee
handbook. But, if developed and implemented incorrectly, it can do more harm than good. Peachtree by sage software will help you with keeping up with your employee records
Below are 10 of the most widespread employee handbook mistakes and what you can do to avoid falling into the “trap”:
1. Failure to clearly publicize an at-will disclaimer. Employment at-will disclaimers make it clear that you do not intend to have the handbook construed as a “contract”
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Everyone has a personality, so why not keep your business with it.
posted by Odd Ball @ 7:52 PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Ever had an work environment that was very dull and boring? We all can more than likely say yes to that for sure. If you have a good personlity and it attracts other people, why not do the same for your business. Having an working enviroment really helps you to enjoy your work, and it will keep the turn over very low as well. People talk, and you’ll have more business coming, and would mean more hiring.
Along with keeping your business going, include different activities that everyone can participate in, and have fun. Have some days that would include some good music that everyone likes. Have Fridays to be casual day, but still remain professional as well. Share some of your activities with your customers. If your working with the order department, yes that can be very boring. Ordering cheap business checks can be fun as well. How do you want to desing your checks? What kind of font or style do you need.