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How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your Employees

How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your Employees

How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your EmployeesHR Guy
Published on: 07/22/2025

You want your employees' buy-in as they represent your Brand. Whether you're talking about a dress code, tool use, or sales steps, there are ways to get employees to actively engage. Here are some thoughts and suggestions.

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay CompliantHR Guy
Published on: 06/26/2025

In California, you need to pay rest breaks for non-exempt workers at their average earnings rate, including any commissions, spiffs, or KPI bonuses... or you risk legal challenges. Here's how.

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a Crutch

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a Crutch

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a CrutchHR Guy
Published on: 06/20/2025

Can you think without the help of AI? More importantly... can your employees? Here's why to seriously consider this MIT study and the impact on your business.

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or Else

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or Else

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or ElseHR Guy
Published on: 05/19/2025

Hold your employees to the standard of being PROFESSIONAL representatives of the Trades, not just technical experts, and you greatly minimize the risk of getting hit with an EEOC settlement. Here's why.

Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the Trades

Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the Trades

Building a Strong Brand: How to Attract Top Talent in the TradesHR Guy
Published on: 04/30/2025

You need a strong Brand and good company culture to attract - and keep - the best employees. Here are some tips for how to showcase your home service company as a great place to work and take the first step towards successful recruiting.

Key Insights on Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA

Key Insights on Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA

Key Insights on Reasonable Accommodations and the ADAHR Guy
Published on: 04/07/2025

Reasonable Accommodations in the workplace can get you into serious legal trouble if you don't comply with the ADA. Yet here's a case study on a company who wasn't held liable for terminating someone for an issue directly related to their disability.

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