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Sometimes a furlough is necessary for business. Perhaps it’s necessary due to a tough economy, seasonality in your business, or a catastrophic event. Knowing that you’re susceptible to furloughs and creating a plan to address the possibility is a smart move. What is a Furlough? A furlough is a temporary unpaid leave of absence, usually implemented by...Read More

The purpose of the handbook acknowledgement form is to show that employees were presented with and aware of the policies and procedures in your workplace. It doesn’t mean that they promise to follow the rules, but it does demonstrate that they were made aware of the information. While not required by law, it’s presence can...Read More

The policies and procedures in your organization help it operate effectively. They provide direction to employees and spell out your organization’s philosophies, ethics, and standards. By providing a written framework for your organization’s operation, you can provide training and future reference documents that cover everything from daily tasks to safety processes to the ethics and vision...Read More

Many organizations confuse “onboarding” with “new hire orientation”. Orientation is an important and fundamental part of the new hire process. It takes care of introducing the new employee to the organization and the new position, and takes care of the essentials of employment. But it isn’t the same as onboarding. Half of all hourly workers...Read More

S3 Management Group today announces it has entered into a partnership with iWorkZone, further delivering on its commitment to minimize risk in the Employee Lifecycle for Native American tribes and tribal enterprises.  The partnership exemplifies a strong, mutual commitment by both companies to deliver best-in-class Human Resource solutions that make a real difference in Indian...Read More

Finding employees who are a good fit for your culture – and the job they are applying for – is far from easy. But it is vital. Hiring someone who doesn’t fit and then dealing with the resulting turnover, can cost the company up to 80% of the employee’s salary.Read More

Most organizations focus on hiring employees that have the best skills for the job. Sometimes employees are hired because the boss has a relative or friend that needs a job, and occasionally some are hired because the business simply needs to fill an open slot.Read More

If you are responsible for managing people, you are more than likely familiar with the concept of the Employee Lifecycle; if you are responsible for managing costs, you may also be familiar with the concept of Risk Management.Read More

Next year is coming fast. Budgets are finalized (or should be soon). Leadership teams are working to ensure the right resources are in place to meet business objectives.Read More