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When employees fail to report for work without prior notice ("no call/no show"), they can leave employers scrambling to find a replacement. After a number of no calls/no shows, many employers will consider the job abandoned. To address this, employers often include job abandonment guidelines in their attendance policies. Here are some points to consider when drafting and enforcing these policies.

When an employee resigns, accepting their resignation and conducting an exit interview are two important steps in the voluntary termination process. With proper care, these steps can help ensure a smooth departure and transition, and provide employers with valuable information. However, mistakes can lead to headaches and/or additional costs later. To help, here are some guidelines for a smooth transition.

In recent weeks, the federal government and several states have declared a public health emergency in response to increases in monkeypox cases. As a result, employers may have questions about the impact of this public health emergency on the workplace. 

Knowing what questions to ask and what questions to avoid is critical to conducting an effective and compliant interview. Some questions are expressly prohibited by law while others may directly or indirectly reveal an applicant is a member of a protected group. Both types of questions should be avoided during interviews. Here are five examples of questions to avoid, along with some suggested alternatives.

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently issued decisions that are sparking intense debate around the country. As a result, employers may see more employees express their views on these rulings in the workplace and engage in heated political discussions and activity. Here are some guidelines to consider to help you prepare for these situations.

Few situations are as uncomfortable for an employer as talking with an employee about their personal hygiene. Still, poor hygiene can have a negative effect on clients and co-workers, and hygiene concerns should be addressed carefully. The following are some guidelines for addressing personal hygiene issues with an employee.

When an employee leaves your company, you have a responsibility to ensure that they receive their final pay in accordance with federal and state law. Generally, these laws dictate when you must provide the employee with their final pay, where it must be delivered, and what the pay must include. Below, we provide answers to frequently asked questions about final pay.

The costs associated with recruiting and training a new employee can be significant, especially for roles that require more experience. This even more true now because of the difficulty many employers are experiencing when trying to fill open positions. That's why retaining your employees is so important right now. To help you manage costly turnover, here are some warning signs that an employee is about to leave—and what you can do about it.=

Interviews are an essential part of hiring process, helping you gather job-related information that you typically can't find through resumes and applications alone. To be effective, interviewers should prepare and ask the right questions. Here are ten key interview questions to consider: