Internships are an excellent way to facilitate success for today's workload and tomorrow's workforce. Offering internships at your company adds value and provides many positive benefits for your organization. However, gaining knowledge of the risks and rewards of internships, including the lingering question of paid versus unpaid interns, will help safeguard your company and your employees.
We have all been there - a "to do" list with nothing checked off and additional duties added by the hour. It may be easy to get stuck in a rut of checking the easy tasks off of your list. However, the real key to success in any workplace is personal time management.
In today's connected world, most employers have grasped the importance of email communications. Very rarely do we send letters or even communicate via telephone. The much simpler solution seems to be sending email communications. It is imperative to understand the basics of email etiquette whether for business or personal use.
Very few years ago, most union-free employers did not pay close attention to the decisions issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as many believe what was happening with the NLRB did not affect them because their employees were not represented by a union. However, more employers are learning that regardless of the union status of their workplace, Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act applies considerably to all employers and their operations.
Employee relations is a hot topic in today's business world. Understanding how to master employee relations can be a challenge to even the most knowledgeable managers. The first step in mastering employee relations is to understand exactly what employee and labor relations involves. Employee and labor relations entail enabling employees to maintain effective relationships and working conditions which balance the employer's needs with the employee's rights while also supporting the company's strategic objectives and overall goals.
Joe Koechner
Pharmacist/Owner
Kex Rx Pharmacy & Home Care
"I’ve been working with HR Partners for seven (7) years and they’ve been a trusted resource for all of our HR needs. From creating our Employee Handbook, Job Descriptions, assisting with the hiring process and terminations, they have been a much needed and valuable partner as our company has grown from one location with six (6) employees to five (5) locations with over forty (40) employees."