People Management Archives

The Impact of Accountability on Culture and Engagement

Creating a fantastic work culture and increasing employee engagement continue to rank at the top of every business and HR leader’s workplace goals. I want to challenge these leaders to consider personal accountability and its relationship to and impact on culture and engagement. If leaders foster an environment of personal accountability, culture and engagement will…
Back to Work After COVID-19

An employer’s guide to preparing the business, the workplace and employees for the transition U.S. businesses are entering a new phase of the pandemic and employees are headed back to work after COVID-19 shelter in place orders expire. While each state has different timelines for return to work phases depending on your worksite location and…
Managing High Employee Emotions Throughout COVID-19

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has intensified emotions around the globe. Whether it’s fear, anxiety, anger, or any other host of feelings, employers know that employees do not check their emotions at the office door. And whether your employees physically work in your office or from a remote location, they still represent your business.…
How to Have a Difficult Conversation at Work

How to Have a Difficult Conversation at Work — An Employer’s Guide There are some conversations that are more difficult than others to have in the workplace. Whether you’re sitting down with an employee to discuss inappropriate behavior, an error, or a failure to pull their own weight, knowing how to have a difficult conversation…
Who Is Responsible for Employee Engagement?

Who Is Responsible for Employee Engagement? Employer? Employee? Hint: EVERYONE Low engagement levels can cause a spiral of negative effects in the workplace. Between lower productivity levels, more frequent accidents, and higher absenteeism, employees that aren’t engaged in their jobs or the organization can lead to weaker bottom line. When employees are not engaged, you’ll…
Ask An HR Expert: What is emergency paid sick leave?

Hello! 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 questions is: What is emergency paid sick leave? Employers with less than 500 employees must provide paid sick time to eligible employees unable to work or work…
Ask An HR Expert: What is the emergency FMLA expansion?

Hello! 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 questions is: What is the emergency FMLA expansion and how to do I know if my employees are eligible? Any employer that has less than 500 employees…
Ask An HR Expert: What if I don’t have 40 hours’ worth of work for my employees?

Hello! 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 questions is: What are my options if I’m not able to provide 40 hours’ worth of work to my employees right now? Your options for reducing employee…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary

On the evening of March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law will go into effect on April 1, 2020. Employers must be prepared to comply with the law at that time. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act bolsters unemployment insurance; mandated group health plans, health insurers,…
Employer COVID-19 Questions & Answers

We are aware of the bill that passed through the House providing paid sick time and extending FMLA protections to employees and family members impacted by COVID-19. However, the bill must be passed in the Senate before it becomes a law, and there are indications that revisions will be made before it is finalized. We…