Risk Management

9 Ways PIPs Hurt More Than Help (And What to Do Instead)

Feb. 20, 2025

Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) were designed by big corporations to keep things consistent and documented when dealing with performance issues....

Alcohol at Lunch, Tension in the Office, and Front Desk Attendance

Feb. 17, 2025

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

I-9 Readiness for 2025: How to Prepare Your Business For a Visit From ICE

Feb. 5, 2025

Employers have always needed to be vigilant about complying with immigration laws, most especially with federal I-9 forms and E-Verify...

Love in the Workplace: Let’s Talk Employee Relationships

Feb. 4, 2025

Ah, February - the month of love. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and romance may also be blooming...

Eating Disorders, New Handbook Policies, and Office Manager Dating an Employee

Feb. 3, 2025

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

Not Having a Handbook, New Manager Being Stubborn & Timecard Review

Jan. 17, 2025

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

What Minimum Wage Hikes in 21 States Mean for Your Practice in 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Among the thousands of laws affecting employers that are changing as the new year begins, employers in 21 states and...

Urgent Wildfire Guidance for California Employers

Jan. 9, 2025

If your office is closed due to wildfires, it’s essential to understand your responsibilities regarding employee pay and the resources...

Year of Growth, Restricting Time-Off Policies, and Not Handling Change

Jan. 6, 2025

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

Blocker Employees, Holiday Parties, and Team Morale

Dec. 13, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

Spring Internships, Yearly Employee Reviews, and Trash-Talking on Facebook

Dec. 2, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

Federal Exempt Salary Threshold Increase Blocked

Nov. 20, 2024

The federal minimum salary threshold for exempt employees is now back to $35,568—the same rate in place prior to July...