Author: TandemHR

Ask an HR Expert: Top 10 Tips for New Managers [1-5]

Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. This is the first part of a two-part series titled Top 10 Tips for New Managers. This video covers tips 1-5. Tip 1: Understanding anti-discrimination and harassment laws As…
Ask an HR Expert: Top 10 Tips for New Managers [6-10]

Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. This is the first part of a two-part series titled Top 10 Tips for New Managers. This video covers tips 6-10. Tip 6: Learn how to discipline This can…
Ask an HR Expert: Anti Harassment Training in Illinois

Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s question is: What are the new requirements in 2020 for harassment training in the State of Illinois? If you do business in the State of Illinois you’ve most…
Ask an HR Expert: Inclement weather days

Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s question is: If I close my office or employees cannot make it into work due to inclement weather, do I have to pay them? This is a great…
How to Build Trust at Work

Benefits of Building an Environment of Trust at Work — 4 Tips to Get You Started. Do you trust your employees? Better yet, do they trust each other…and you? If everyone in the office is walking through a haze of suspicions, it may be time to focus on creating a culture of trust between employees,…
How to Make Effective One to One Meetings Part of Your Work Culture

How to Plan and Properly Partake in Effective One to One Meetings. Nearly 80% of managers leave one to one meetings feeling more motivated. But only 58% of employees can say the same. Effective one to one meetings should leave all involved parties feeling invigorated and positive about their contributions and goals. As…
Top 5 Benefits of Embracing Cultural Differences

5 Reasons Organizations Should Celebrate Cultural Differences in the Workplace. Exceptional workplaces employ individuals with different experiences, viewpoints, and personalities. In these organizations, employees find themselves working with those of different ages, races, colors, ethnicities and education levels. What a wonderful thing! This unique blend fosters an atmosphere of innovation and continual development. Your organization…
2020 HSA Limits Set to Moderately Rise

Health Savings Account Limits Set to Moderately Rise in 2020. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released the Health Savings Account (HSA) limits to take effect on January 1, 2020. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2019 HSA limits. [table id=15 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling.…
Need Some New Office Holiday Party Ideas?

10 Unique Office Holiday Party Ideas for 2019 Does your company end the year with a celebration? Spending time together for one purpose creates a sense of unity between coworkers. Studies show that celebrations with a focus on team appreciation boost morale and motivation. Are you looking for a unique approach to an upcoming…
Are Recruitment Biases Hurting Your Bottom Line?

4 Types of Recruitment Biases to Avoid Have you ever relied on a gut instinct when hiring a new employee? Does an innocent comment ever sway your hiring decision? Would you ever let the sound of someone’s laugh factor into your decision process? If you’re a hiring manager or recruiter, you probably answered no to…

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