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Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrong

Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrongby: HR GuyPublished on: 03/16/2026

You may have TONS of excuses why you don't need to pay your techs/installers OT. We've heard it all... but you still do need to pay it. This post outlines how and why to start tracking hours and paying OT correctly if your payroll isn't compliant.

Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrong

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listen

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listenby: HR GuyPublished on: 03/04/2026

You've got four options when you just can't get your employees to do something you've asked of them... and some of these options are better than others. Read HR Guy's take on how to proceed.

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listen

Separation Notices: The HR Document You Shouldn't Skip

Separation Notices: The HR Document You Shouldn't Skipby: The HR TeamPublished on: 01/27/2026

Despite what you may have heard, you should ALWAYS provide terminating employees with an official separation notice. Here are some do's and don'ts to keep yourself out of legal trouble with this critical document.

Separation Notices: The HR Document You Shouldn't Skip

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Management

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Managementby: HR GuyPublished on: 01/15/2026

When your employees question your policies or act in unexpected ways, it's best to ask "Why?" before simply reacting or saying "Because I said so." This post explains the reason.

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Management

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