Category: Management and leadership

Probationary periods present potential legal pitfalls, so be prepared

Probationary periods come with their own set of pitfalls that can lead to legal disputes, confusion, and unintended consequences, especially when they aren’t properly defined or managed. Before implementing probationary periods, ask yourself: What is the difference between terminating an employee during versus after a probationary period?

Best practices for conducting voluntary environmental audits

Discover how conducting a voluntary environmental audit can help your business identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and minimize regulatory risks. Learn about EPA’s Audit Policy incentives, best practices, benefits, and potential risks.

Lost now found? Online retirement benefits database now live

The DOL’s new online database for lost retirement benefits, created under the SECURE 2.0 Act, is now live. This article covers recent DOL guidance to help plan fiduciaries manage small benefit amounts for missing participants and beneficiaries.

Q&A: Key considerations for an administrative leave policy

In this HR Hotline Q&A, a subscriber asks about creating a formal administrative leave policy as a cooling-off measure during investigations. BLR’s team of in-house subject matter experts provides key considerations for developing this type of policy.

The most effective training techniques

Enhance your training program with proven techniques. Discover effective methods to engage employees, boost comprehension, and reduce training stress. Download the free guide now!