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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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Here’s how to prevent it: Implement a Clear Policy: Every organization should have a clear, written policy regarding substance abuse. This policy should outline the consequences of substance abuse, including potential disciplinary actions, while also emphasizing support mechanisms for those seeking help.

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . These are often hidden and include workplace distractions and loss of productivity for your HR and legal teams, as well as your executives, who must take time out of their days to deal with these allegations. .

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). These documents tend to be ones containing sensitive or confidential information. Beneficiary information. Job description.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

It also ensures that any information necessary is easily retrievable. Software systems also tend to be more secure for sharing sensitive information including employee forms with SSNs and other private data. However, it is best to avoid keeping unnecessary documents on file if they have private information. Preventing lost data.

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10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages

Ian's Messy Desk

The date and time will be important if need to support a process for certification or legal reasons. When writing the information, make sure to ask for correct spellings. The date and time of the call is essential. This will help you recall the conversation. Note whether the message is urgent. Thanks for the reminder.

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E-mail Etiquette

Laughing all the Way to Work

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business email. 3) The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance. 3) The name, contact information, and office hours of someone to contact if they require immediate assistance.

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