Fisher & Phillip’s Michael Elkon presented on the issues companies face when allowing employees to bring their own mobile devices to use for business purposes. There are “hidden costs and risks” associated with this practice, Elkon says. First, requiring employees...
Time. It’s how we spend the days, weeks, months and years of our lives personally and professionally. In the workplace, however, it is also necessary to record our time in order to be paid. Time tracking and recordkeeping is critical...
Spring is a great time to schedule a purging of files that have accumulated in your office that you may no longer need. While a good “spring cleaning” makes the office look neater and more organized, you want to be...
Every year, the mishandling of confidential documents costs companies millions of dollars in liability. The State of Georgia has potential fines of up to $10,000 for businesses that mismanage confidential information. All businesses have information that needs to be destroyed,...
The topic of background checks is a concern for many of our colleagues and clients. I noticed an interesting question related to background checks posted on the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) blog: Q. I recently discovered that one of...
Women’s reproductive rights have been headline news this year. Large corporations such as Wal-Mart and UPS have been thrust into the spotlight regarding their handling of employees who were pregnant or trying to get pregnant. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
All of the holiday season’s festivities can pack on the pounds and increase stress levels. Did you know that the average American gains six to eight pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? This is a case where it’s good to...
That is the question. A recent Bank of America survey of small businesses found that 52% plan to give their employees a bonus this year. Of course, bonuses are discretionary and not an entitlement. They may be based on many...
With the technological development of mobile banking, it has become more important than ever to balance your business’ books to insure that your vendors and employees aren’t depositing your checks twice. It is a simple mistake when made honestly, but...
This time of year, employees that have accrued but not used paid time off (PTO) start asking if they have to “use it or lose it.” Some expect to receive a check as compensation for any paid time they cannot...