Finding reliable child care and still meeting employer scheduling requirements is a concern for many working parents. If a day care provider gets ill or an employee needs to burn the midnight oil, finding the needed child care coverage is often difficult. In situations like these, employees are typically left with no choice but to […]

We’ve all experienced it: an employee that is a bit more difficult than the rest; one that takes orders reluctantly, is habitually late for work, or is so negative his or her attitude affects the work environment. Although these types of employees present some challenges, they aren’t impossible to manage, as long as you know […]

We all know the importance of a well-written employee handbook: it helps to define company expectations regarding performance and conduct; it serves as a means of formalizing company rules so all employees are held to the same standards; and it provides general information about the organization as well as the benefits and services the […]

Everyone knows that a strong exercise and diet regimen makes us healthier, but did you also know that it makes us happier? Contrary to what many people believe, exercise doesn’t always have to drain you out! In fact, studies have shown that employees who take part in regular fitness programs are less likely to take […]