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Trouble at the Office? Perhaps It’s Time You Involve HR

Typically, employers expect managers to resolve some employee issues on their own and to report others to human resources. As a manager, do you know which is which? For instance, you might know that you should report any complaints of unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, to HR, even if: The employee pleads with the manager…
Effective Communication

Guide meaningful and impactful conversations despite social distancing It’s almost been a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic considerably changed our personal and professional lives. We witnessed the impact in many fundamental things about the way we operate as businesses and humans, including how we communicate. The pandemic may have put masks on our faces…
Encouraging Employees to Utilize Paid Time Off During a Pandemic

Many employees found themselves with unused vacation days at the end of 2020. Due to the pandemic, vacations were cancelled and shelter in place made any other options limited. It doesn’t appear the pandemic is disappearing immediately in 2021, so how can you help your employees utilize their paid time off? Whether your employees are…
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

The world is making an effort to change for the better, the HR world’s focus shifts towards workplace diversity and inclusion. More than ever, companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and investing in resources to set their teams up for success. Focusing on diversity and inclusion is not only the smart thing to do…
Tips for a Successful Virtual Onboarding Experience

Due to the continued growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies continue to feature remote workforces—some making the decision permanent. As a result, virtual new hire onboarding is the new standard, and companies have been doing their best to get it right. Onboarding employees at any time is a critical step. Studies show that…
Encouraging Workplace Comradery During a Pandemic to Keep Company Culture Thriving

Raise your hand if you’re tired of hearing about COVID-19, the pandemic, social distancing, or quarantines. I know you can’t see it, but our hands are waving high in the air. And, if popular memes and viral videos are any indications, so are most Americans’. Unfortunately, the reality is that the pandemic will not be…
Tandem HR Acquires BEST PEO

Tandem HR has acquired Best Employment Solutions Team (BEST PEO), a privately held company that specializes in PEO and HR solutions in the Michigan area. The acquisition is in line with Tandem HR’s strategy to continue growing its presence as the most dominant player in the Midwest, both through a series of geographic expansions and…
The Transgender Inclusive Workplace

Employers may not think they have any transgender employees. But, in fact, more than half of transgender individuals have not yet disclosed their status to their employers. With this staggering statistic in mind, how can you make sure your workplace is inclusive of all people, particularly transgender individuals? Education is key. Start with educating…
How (and When) to Contact Employees on Leave

3 Questions to Ask Before Contacting Employees on Leave Employees take leave for a variety of reasons and durations. Whether to welcome a new family member or to care for a sick relative, employee leave is a valued (and often legally required) benefit to offer. It’s also fairly common, especially given the landscape of the…
One of the Midwest’s Largest Privately Held PEOs, Tandem HR, Expands to Michigan

Tandem HR, an IRS-certified human resource (HR) outsourcing company headquartered in the Chicagoland area, recently gained a presence in Michigan to add to its group of offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, and St. Louis. Tandem HR partners with small, mid-size, and enterprise businesses to provide high-touch HR solutions such as payroll processing, benefits administration, employment law…