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What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health Issues

What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health Issues

What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health IssuesThe HR Team
Published on: 10/01/2025

When an employee claims a mental health issue, you need to take it seriously - even if you suspect it's just an excuse to leave work early. Here's how to treat these situations with compassion, without leaving yourself open to abuse.

Why You Can’t Trust AI to Write Your Employee Handbook

Why You Can’t Trust AI to Write Your Employee Handbook

Why You Can’t Trust AI to Write Your Employee HandbookThe HR Team
Published on: 09/03/2025

You can get into deep trouble if you trust AI to write a document as important as your Employee Handbook.... especially if you aren't an expert on the regulations in your state/industry. AI will always fall short, so here's what you can do about it.

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break Tools

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break Tools

Creative Discipline When Techs Lose or Break ToolsThe HR Team
Published on: 07/10/2025

Lost and broken tools are a part of the job, but how do you keep this to a minimum? The right answer isn't what you think. Here are some formal and creative tips to hold employees accountable for lost or broken tools.

When and Why to Test Employees for Drugs

When and Why to Test Employees for Drugs

When and Why to Test Employees for DrugsThe HR Team
Published on: 06/09/2025

A guide to the types of employee drug testing: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Random Selection, and Reasonable Suspicion.

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee Missteps

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee Missteps

How to Stop Overreacting to Employee MisstepsThe HR Team
Published on: 05/28/2025

Employees can be your greatest asset... or your biggest frustration. When issues come up, here are some steps to make sure you respond appropriately instead of just reacting from emotions. Trust us, you'll get much better results this way.

Written Warnings 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Employee Management

Written Warnings 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Employee Management

Written Warnings 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Employee ManagementThe HR Team
Published on: 05/12/2025

Written warnings can be key in managing employees, so you need to know both the art and the science of doing them correctly. These tips for what to include - and what NOT to include - in your written warnings.

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