THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIP
Internships can provide a great transition between the education process and a career. There is a tradeoff involved with internship positions, however. On the one hand, many internships are unpaid. On the other hand, you get an apprentice-level experience not typically available. By bridging the gap between learning and finding a career, internships can speed […]
10 Human Resources Policies to add to your employee Handbook
Non-Discrimination Policy It is important that employees feel safe in the workspace. With a non-discrimination policy, you assure your staff that human rights will be exercised irrespective of race, gender, beliefs, orientation, or other factors. Anti-Harassment Policy Harassment is one of those misconducts enshrined in the law and is punishable by the government. Your anti-harassment policy must: Clearly state that […]
DOES MY SMALL BUSINESS NEED A HR POLICY?
A business, be it a start-up, a small company, or a multi-million dollar enterprise, requires a Human Resource Department or Personnel, who drafts the HR policies and defines the work culture and procedures of a company. However, it is not uncommon for a small business to lack an established human resource department or personnel. HR […]
WANT TO KEEP YOUR BEST EMPLOYEES RETAINED?
Retention of a positive and motivated employee is very important for the success of an organization. One of the best ways to keep your company growing is to retain the core talents. Companies highly value employee retention because it costs time and money to replace employees, especially productive ones. Having talented employees leave your organization […]