by Chris Brennan | 6 minute read

The do’s and don’ts of workplace gift giving

Workplace gift giving can be tricky, but good etiquette and a company gift policy make the holiday season easier to navigate. Learn more about the do's and don'ts.

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Policies and procedures

by Beth Barber | 8 minute read

Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Employee terminations are never easy. Find out how to make these conversations less uncomfortable and avoid potential pitfalls.

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Policies and procedures

by Eric Cormier | 7 minute read

How and when to update your employee handbook: 5 simple steps

You’ve created an employee handbook – now what? Employee handbook updates are necessary and more frequent than you think! Here's the process.

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Policies and procedures

by Sara Anderson | 6 minute read

How to smoothly end an independent contractor relationship

How can you successfully separate from an independent contractor while causing the least about of turmoil?

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Policies and procedures

by Insperity Staff | 6 minute read

Inclusive corporate holidays: What do your employees want?

Today’s job candidates aren’t just looking for the right number of paid days off– employees may desire a thoughtful, inclusive holiday schedule.

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Policies and procedures

by Kimberly Franklin | 13 minute read

The do’s and don’ts of handling employee absences

Here’s a roadmap for navigating employee absences to ensure fairness, maintain morale, prevent difficult behavior and keep your organization running smoothly.

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Policies and procedures

by Taylor Johnson | 7 minute read

What any diversity and inclusion policy should contain

Considering a diversity and inclusion policy for your workplace? Learn about the most critical elements that your policy must include to be effective.

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Policies and procedures

by Dawn Motsiff | 8 minute read

6 vital steps before terminating an employee for poor performance

Find out how to handle under-performing employees with a fair performance improvement plan and process that can end in a well-documented termination if needed.

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Policies and procedures

by Insperity Staff | 7 minute read

Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Everyone has heard of these terms, but many people don’t know the difference between a furlough vs. a layoff. Here’s what employers need to know.

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Policies and procedures

by Beth Barber | 6 minute read

What should be in a performance improvement plan?

A performance improvement plan offers employees a last chance to turn things around before termination. Here’s how to make them as useful as possible.

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Policies and procedures