We have been fielding questions about employees returning to work as the expiration date for the shelter in place is weeks away in Wisconsin. In addition to my previous blogs about how to welcome back employees, employers are bracing for the “what if” scenarios. While it’s ideal if employers can continue to have their employees […]
Category Archives: HR Blog
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Apr
Apr
The announcement of another six weeks of shelter in place is much like the groundhog seeing his shadow in February, it’s a bit hard to swallow. As we check in with our clients and their employees, we are finding that some employees are settling into the remote working routine, while others were just getting by […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting during this “shelter in place” season we’re in. I miss seeing my coworker, Sandy, and all of the clients we go on-site to support. I’m an extrovert, so while Zoom and phone calls have helped soften the blow of remoteness, I can’t wait to get back to business […]
HR Blog
COVID 19 & Workforce Planning: What Are Employers Options Besides Layoffs and/or Reduction In Force?
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Mar
Mar
We’ve worked so diligently to attract and retain our talented employees. The last thing we want to do is lay them off. With COVID-19 in play and businesses shut down or working remotely, Companies may be planning for the “what if” scenarios. This is familiar territory for me. I worked with a reputable Wisconsin Company […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you ever heard the saying, “be the leader that people want to follow?” I can’t think of a more fitting time in our world to aim for that style of leadership. Our employees are concerned. They aren’t only concerned about the health of the company as we all figure out a new way to […]
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Mar
Mar
As Human Resources Consultants at Milestones HR, LLC we often get asked, “We’re a small business, do we really need an Employee Handbook?” It’s a great question, as small businesses enjoy being nimble and are normally tight-knit with their employees. Those same two reasons are good reasons why having an Employee Handbook makes good business […]
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