Tag: Tandem HR

  • Ask an HR Expert: Legalization of recreational marijuana

    Ask an HR Expert: Legalization of recreational marijuana

    Today’s question is: “How will the legalization of recreational marijuana impact employers and what should be done differently with drug testing programs?” Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. The question we’re answering today is “How will…

  • Ask An HR Expert: Day in the Life with a PEO

    Ask An HR Expert: Day in the Life with a PEO

    Today’s question is: “What does it look like on a daily basis to partner with a PEO?” Hello and welcome to another episode of Ask An HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. The question we’re answering today is “What does it look like on a daily basis to…

  • The Newest Payroll Scams That Could Cost Your Organization

    The Newest Payroll Scams That Could Cost Your Organization

    Hackers are always looking for creative ways to find new victims to attack. In human resources, there have been many attempts hacking an employee’s paycheck by infiltrating an organization’s payroll process. With the prevalence of email communications and online payroll submission, cyber hackers are finding ways to use phishing to attack businesses and their employees.…

  • Cultivating Leadership from Your Rock Star Performers

    Cultivating Leadership from Your Rock Star Performers

    Conserve Resources by Cultivating Leadership from Within Businesses excel when strong leaders can take charge and do what they do best – lead. But does the original source of this leadership make a difference? Should businesses be cultivating leadership from within or transporting it from outside sources? While there are advantages and concerns with both…

  • How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations

    How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations

    HR… Requesting Your Presence – 4 Unique HR Situations The relationship a business has with its employees is full of ups and downs. Not all instances are unique HR situations. For example, the hiring process is a common scenario where HR is often present. They ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and that the…

  • How Employers Can Help Moms Going Back to Work

    How Employers Can Help Moms Going Back to Work

    4 Ways to Help Moms Going Back to Work 50% of the US workforce is made up of women. Nearly ¾ of these workers (70%) are moms to minor children. Whether they take a short maternity leave or spend a decade at home raising their children, moms going back to work after growing their families…

  • Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    I happen to outsource many items, like dry cleaning, home repairs, lawn care and the education of my children. I will admit that some things on my outsourcing list are hassles, but the reality in all cases is that my outsourcing partner will simply do a better job. In fact, I would say that wrinkle-free…

  • The Business Case for HR Outsourcing

    The Business Case for HR Outsourcing

    HR Outsource Solutions There are many reasons a business would consider partnering with a PEO. But you know that. In fact, you’re already sold on the concept and want to find out how much an HR outsource solution would cost or save your company. Before you begin though, you want to get buy-in from upper…

  • 5 Benefits of Applicant Tracking Systems

    5 Benefits of Applicant Tracking Systems

    Could These 5 Benefits of Applicant Tracking Systems Help You Grow Your Team? Technology has changed nearly every aspect of business, from how we advertise to how we invoice and communicate. But one area that took a little longer to evolve was the hiring process. If you’re still combing through stacks of resumes instead of…

  • Workplace Stress Management – 10 Tactics to Try

    Workplace Stress Management – 10 Tactics to Try

    Your Workplace Stress Management Guide – Prevent Employee Burnout and Productivity Loss Sixty percent of employees experience stress in the workplace. As an employer, you probably have your own share of this common weighted feeling. But putting forth the effort to minimize work-related stress for both you and your employees can have surprising benefits. If…