The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook

An employee manual not only sets the stage for your company’s culture, vision, vibe, and rules of the road, but it also establishes your intention to communicate clearly. Also, certain elements within the handbook—such as perks, compensation, benefits, and a safe work environment—are essential for the retention of employees. This guide provided by The Hartford…

DIG Deeper: Coaching to Gain Clarity

Businesses are constantly in transition—adopting technology, adjusting to changes in their industry, and evolving to meet the needs of their customers. In that dynamic environment, there’s little time to reflect on management structure and transition strategy. Proactive organizations invest in executive coaching to address challenges that are impeding growth or preventing them from reaching their…

Growing. Changing. Protecting Your Future.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Protects Your Business From The Inside. Business transition brings changes. New leadership introduces new perspectives and a new way of operating. But while you’re focusing on the future of your business, there’s a blind spot to be aware of: even with the best practices in place, employee claims still arise. Employment…

Business Changes. Safety Training is a Constant.

Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims By Teaching Your Team How To Stay Safe On The Job. As your company grows and evolves, you invite new talent into your business: hiring employees, promoting individuals to new roles in the organization, and other changes in personnel. While you may be focused on skills-based training and leadership development during…

Interview Questions—What Not to Ask

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has strict laws in place to protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. You should avoid asking job interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, having children, pregnancy, or planning to start a family. Here…