Category: HR

Responding to an active shooter in the workplace

There’s no one-size-fits-all active shooter response method when it comes to training; consider the abilities of your employees, the design of your facility, and your specific industry. The two most common responses to active shooter situations are run, hide, fight and ALICE.

What businesses must know about intellectual property

Many individuals—and all businesses—have intellectual property. This includes everything from names and brands, to inventions, software, and works of art. Too often those assets go unprotected. As companies prepare to develop and commercialize a product or idea, it’s important that they understand what is needed to strategically protect their assets.

Q&A: Minimum time requirements for PTO

What is the smallest increment of time that an employer can require exempt employees to take when using their PTO. I know that half-day (4-hour deductions) for exempt employees is usually okay, but could an employer require a 2-hour timeframe as well? For example, if an exempt employee who typically works 8-5 comes in at 10, could they deduct 2 hours from their PTO balance or are they required to deduct 4 hours?

Employee engagement survey

By utilizing this survey, companies gain valuable insights to identify key improvement areas and develop successful strategies to enhance the overall workplace experience for their employees. Take the first step towards improving employee satisfaction and creating a thriving workplace environment by accessing and implementing our Employee Engagement Survey today.