Tag: tandem hr solutions

  • Employer COVID-19 Questions & Answers

    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…

  • Don’t Leave Talent on the Table—How to Recruit Diverse Candidates

    Don’t Leave Talent on the Table—How to Recruit Diverse Candidates

    How to recruit diverse candidates and improve your work culture.   The majority of recruiters and executives agree that having a diverse team helps boost productivity and even revenue. If your team is lacking in diversity, there are several steps you can take to create a more diverse team in 2020. Read our tips to…

  • How to Report New Hires & Terminated Employees

    How to Report New Hires & Terminated Employees

    Do You Know How to Report New Hires?   Bringing on a new hire is an exciting time for both employer and employee. While the onboarding process can be cumbersome at times, one requirement that can’t be overlooked is new hire reporting. Learn how to report new hires in your business through our series of…

  • Five Tips for Managing Your Managers

    Five Tips for Managing Your Managers

    Managing Your Managers Doesn’t Have to Be Unmanageable.   If you spend your workday managing managers, you have a unique set of responsibilities. First, you must make sure each manager is performing to their best ability and meeting their job requirements. But you also must make sure that each manager is holding their team members…

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

    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]

    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

    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

    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 Make Effective One to One Meetings Part of Your Work Culture

    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

    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…