It is generally not recommended to reduce hours as a disciplinary measure, as it does not directly address the performance or behavioral issue that the employee is having. However, if reducing hours is already a common practice in your workplace, it could be challenged on the basis of fairness, consistency with your policy, or discrimination. For example, […]
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An introductory period is a period of time that is put in place for an employer and a new employee to evaluate each other and determine if the employment relationship is a good fit. For employers who have an introductory period, it is recommended to use this time to provide thorough onboarding, enhanced training, and extra coaching. […]
Now is a great time to review your company’s employment policies and practices. The government is aggressively enforcing employment laws. This includes Federal and State agencies. No company is immune to the scrutiny. More and more employees are filing complaints about unfair pay practices, discrimination, and unfair termination. There are several critical areas. Compensation Practices […]
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become one of the ‘Best Places to Work’? This is an honor bestowed by several groups. Even if you aren’t looking for formal acknowledgement, wouldn’t you like for your employees to say your company is the ‘Best Place to Work’? Perhaps you can’t offer on-site daycare or […]
The Employee Handbook is one of most important documents used in any business, yet it can also be the first thing that gets an employer in trouble. To avoid this from happening use the following tips: 1. Giving too much detail: Stick to policies with general information. The more details you provide gives the false […]
Do You Need an HR Partner? The answer is YES! Do you feel your business is too small to benefit from HR services? Think again. While you may not need a complete department or even a single do it all person, all business can benefit from HR consulting. HR is Mandatory – all companies need […]
What are the benefits of using an HR consulting firm? CyQuest offers a broad range of services to meet your needs. Whether you have a small business, larger firm, or government agency, we can help. You get the services you need. Training, recruitment, benefits, ongoing or as needed. One time services or repeat services. […]
Best practices in interview questions help keep the general questions the same for each position. Follow up questions will vary as needed, but the same follow up questions should be asked of all applicants replying with the same or similar answers. For instance if asking the question, ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ […]
