by EHL Insurance | Aug 22, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
So you’ve heard how remote work can promote job satisfaction, productivity, and save you real money. Your company has decided to offer remote working positions and you can’t wait to get started. But have you prepared for the...
by EHL Insurance | Aug 15, 2019 | HR Strategy, Team Development
Is there a magical way to become an employer of choice and attract top talent? Nope. But there are a couple of quick and easy tricks to recruiting and retaining great employees. Find out what they care about. Provide it. Just what do employees care about? Lots of...
by EHL Insurance | Aug 8, 2019 | HR Strategy
There are certain types of people you just want to have on your team. People with lots of enthusiasm, positive energy, and a willingness to try new things. Unfortunately, these aren’t the kinds of things you can necessarily train for. You may be good at bringing...
by EHL Insurance | Aug 1, 2019 | HR Strategy, Personal Development
No matter which team you cheer for, what your political party is, or whether or not you think pineapple is an appropriate pizza topping, there is still one thing we can all agree on: Healthcare costs are ridiculous. There are lots of reasons this is the case, many of...
by EHL Insurance | Jul 25, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
Employees are often more than willing to put in extra hours to help accomplish a specific team or company goal. Participating in special events, trade shows, product launches, and other occasional high-intensity activities can be fun and rewarding for motivated staff...
by EHL Insurance | Jul 18, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
Of course you train your new hires on how to do their jobs. That’s a given. But what about your newly minted supervisors? Are you teaching them how to be good at managing people and processes? If not, you should be. Being a good manager or supervisor requires a...
by EHL Insurance | Jul 11, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
Depending on what kind of business you’re running and the kind of work your employees are doing, it can be difficult to manage the various kinds of time your employees are clocking. Or not clocking. Or should be clocking. The bottom line is this: When employees...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 27, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
Remote work has become more popular than ever, with both businesses and employees embracing its many benefits: increased flexibility and productivity, reduced commute times and operational costs, and happier workers. But with remote work becoming more widespread,...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 20, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
When it comes to payroll mishaps, there’s a lot at stake. Costly fines, penalties, and litigation can do serious damage to your company. Even if your payroll mistake is accidental and relatively small, it can quickly balloon into a large financial...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 20, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
When it comes to payroll mishaps, there’s a lot at stake. Costly fines, penalties, and litigation can do serious damage to your company. Even if your payroll mistake is accidental and relatively small, it can quickly balloon into a large financial...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 13, 2019 | Company Culture, HR Strategy
You know it’s important for businesses to have an employee handbook, but you may be wondering how having one in place can benefit both you and your employees. Beyond spelling out company policies and rules, a well-written employee handbook can be a very...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 13, 2019 | Company Culture, HR Strategy
You know it’s important for businesses to have an employee handbook, but you may be wondering how having one in place can benefit both you and your employees. Beyond spelling out company policies and rules, a well-written employee handbook can be a very...
by EHL Insurance | Jun 6, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
Remote work is getting a lot of attention right now. So is oat milk. But that doesn’t mean it’s for everybody. Every business is different, and so is every employee. If you mention working remotely to a group of people, you’ll likely get two distinct...
by EHL Insurance | May 30, 2019 | Leadership + Management
We know what you’re thinking: Did this guy fall or is he just breakdancing? When it comes to evaluating risk at work, things may not always be what they appear. Something you may think is perfectly safe could have hidden risks. And something that...
by EHL Insurance | May 23, 2019 | HR Strategy, Leadership + Management
According to an analysis by Liberty Mutual, the two most expensive causes of workplace injury are overexertion and falls. These two things alone cost employers nearly 23 and a half BILLION dollars last year. But that’s not the only reason to think about raising...
by EHL Insurance | May 16, 2019 | Leadership + Management
Are you one of those people who has an “if only…” section of your closet? You know, a designated spot for those things you loved to wear back in the day and might like to wear again at some point— if only you could figure out how to make them...
by EHL Insurance | May 9, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
An effectively written employee handbook protects the both the employee and the employer by providing clear, concise terms and expectations on both sides. When done right, this useful HR tool can serve several important functions. Here are some key things a...
by EHL Insurance | May 9, 2019 | HR Admin, HR Strategy
An effectively written employee handbook protects the both the employee and the employer by providing clear, concise terms and expectations on both sides. When done right, this useful HR tool can serve several important functions. Here are some key things a...
by EHL Insurance | May 2, 2019 | Company Culture, Leadership + Management
Providing great client service is a claim that nearly every business makes. However, being able to provide that great service, versus just promising it, is dependent on a number of things being in place. It begins with a definition of what great service means to your...
by EHL Insurance | May 2, 2019 | Company Culture, Leadership + Management
Providing great client service is a claim that nearly every business makes. However, being able to provide that great service, versus just promising it, is dependent on a number of things being in place. It begins with a definition of what great service means to your...
