Sample Policy: FMLA

  • January 01, 2007

The following sample policy was excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2007. Edit for your organization’s purposes. ...

Sample Policy: Vacations

  • January 01, 2007

The following sample policies were excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2007. Edit for your organization’s purposes. ...

Sample Policy: Moonlighting

  • January 01, 2007

The following sample policies were excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2007. Edit for your organization’s...

Not being used to my full potential

  • December 08, 2006

Question: I am the executive assistant for the CEO/president of a small (45 employees) company. The boss frequently travels, either on business trips, family trips or...

Tactful criticism

  • December 08, 2006

Question: During a performance review, how do you tactfully discuss with an employee -- point out to an employee -- that he or she spends way too much time visiting...

Why Henry Ford doubled wages

  • December 01, 2006

When Henry Ford announced Five-Dollar Day in 1914, it created a sensation. Overnight, the Ford Motor Co. would double the standard wage of automobile workers. Why did...

Tired of running boss’s personal errands

  • November 22, 2006

Question: I work for a business owner as a bookkeeper and assistant office manager. I also am referred to by others as the business owner's secretary. I don't have...

My co-worker doesn’t have to punch in

  • November 03, 2006

Question: In my company of approximately 125 people, all non-exempt personnel are required to punch a time clock. That was instituted by the boss's wife, who is the...