Policies and procedures Archives

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Is commuter stress killing your employees’ productivity?

Commuter stress can take a toll on your employees. What can you do to minimize the impact to your staff and your business? Start with these helpful tips.

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by Linda Villalobos | 6 minute read

Pet-friendly workplaces: 5 pertinent points to consider

Should you let employees bring pets to the office? Although pet-friendly workplaces are a hot topic, consider these pros and cons before deciding.

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by Insperity Staff | 6 minute read

6 do’s and don’ts of responding to negative employee reviews

Keep a cool head and think twice before responding to an employee’s negative online review of your company.

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by Insperity Staff | 5 minute read

5 practical tips for managing uncommon workplace policies

Use these 5 tips to balance fun with a safe, fair environment while managing uncommon workplace policies, from office dogs to beer Fridays.

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by Eric Cormier | 6 minute read

Outplacement: Is this a service you should offer?

Outplacement services can help laid-off employees move on, but are the benefits worth the cost to your business? Here are 5 perks and 5 pitfalls to help you decide.

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by Insperity Staff | 6 minute read

4 questions to ask before firing a friend or family member

Firing friends or family isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the best move for your business. Ask these four questions before laying off someone you care about.

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by Insperity Staff | 7 minute read

Disciplining employees: Avoid mistakes that get you into trouble

Disciplining employees is most managers’ least favorite task. These concrete steps can help make your reprimands foolproof and effective.

by Insperity Staff | 5 minute read

Firing an employee for violating company rules

Should you terminate an employee immediately for breaking a company rule? Find out how to determine if the punishment fits the crime and how to protect your business in the event of a subsequent charge of discrimination or lawsuit.

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by Teresa Hill | 5 minute read

Intellectual property: 8 ways to protect your ideas

How safe are your business's secrets to success? Follow these 8 steps to maintain the confidentiality needed to safeguard intellectual property.

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by Megan Moran | 5 minute read

Company holidays: Holiday-proof your company policy

Want to keep your workplace free of potentially discriminatory events during the holiday season? Find out how you can avoid uncomfortable and possibly costly employee relations issues.

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