Policies and procedures Archives

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Why your business should have a promotion policy

Growing companies eventually need a promotion policy. Here’s what you need to know about employee promotion policy and procedure.

by Omar Bangash | 6 minute read

Create a hiring policy: 6 steps to improve your process

Recruiting new employees can be stressful. But having a written hiring policy makes it less so. Here are six steps to improve the process.

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by Keith Mishler | 6 minute read

Why are employee handbooks important? Here’s 7 reasons

Discover why employee handbooks are important for businesses of every size – and how they can benefit your business' bottom line.

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by Insperity Staff | 11 minute read

How to handle holiday vacation requests (when everyone wants off)

Your office can’t be empty, but employees want time off for the holidays. What can you do? Here's how to handle holiday vacation requests.

by Kimberly Franklin | 10 minute read

A return-to-work process after an extended employee absence

If employees have been on leave for weeks or months, use this return-to-work process to facilitate a smooth, efficient and compliant return.

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by Mark Berry | 10 minute read

How to create a progressive discipline policy

Learn how to build, implement and enforce a progressive discipline policy. It'll be to the benefit of your employees and your business.

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by Megan Moran | 6 minute read

HR manual versus employee handbook: What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between an HR manual and an employee handbook? Learn why each of these documents is a must-have.

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by Eric Cormier | 6 minute read

Laying off employees: 6 ways to ease the transition

Laying off employees is never an easy task. How do you get through the transition? Consider these 6 tips to make the changes as smooth as possible.

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by Eric Cormier | 6 minute read

Workplace conflict resolution: 7 tips for creating an air-tight policy

Is your workplace conflict resolution policy up to par? If not, your business may be impacted when employee conflict arises. Use these seven tips.

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by Insperity Staff | 5 minute read

How to create an internal communication plan (and why it’s important)

Every organization needs an internal communication plan to support its goals, engage employees and get feedback. Here’s how to set up a plan that works.

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