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So you're onboarding a new team member, all the pleasantries are going well, break room found, fridge etiquette explained, then it comes down to the paperwork.
You press their shiny new employee handbook into their hands and ask them to sign it.....but they politely refuse...😲

Now what?

Read on

HR Q&A -Does an Employee Have to Sign Our Handbook? - APlus Payroll Refusal to sign a handbook doesn’t make policies unenforceable; however, proper documentation of the refusal strengthens the employer’s

Knowing your rights within the workplace can really make a difference to both you and your colleagues.
Here's our latest blog highlighting some basic rights that, under Federal law, every employee has.

HR Q&A - Can We Tell Employees Not to Discuss Pay? - APlus Payroll No you cannot. In fact the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives non-supervisory employees the right to speak up about these things...

Mandatory retirement can create a slippery slope into discriminatory practices. Age isn’t a skill or performance metric, so why treat it like one?

Read our latest HR Q&A blog on whether you can or cannot mandate a work retirement age.

HR Q&A - Can We Have a Mandatory Retirement Age? - APlus Payroll No you cannot have a mandatory retirement age. Just hearing the phrase can make HR folks break into a cold sweat. On the one hand...

What does bad service look like to you?

I think we're all tired of the bots and 'voicemail jails' that so many Companies put in the way of actually speaking to a real person.

Then after you finally crack the code you have to play 50 first dates and explain again who you are?

Yep, that's among the biggest complaints we hear about Payroll Companies

Don't you deserve better? Read More:

What Are the Biggest Complaints About Payroll Companies? - APlus Payroll The biggest frustration we hear from businesses is all revolve around communication with their provider. While large providers might promise..

"Ever Been the Office Therapist?"

One thing about working in HR? You will become the go-to person for vent sessions. We've all had employees drop by just to unload about overflowing inboxes, tricky team dynamics, or even which snacks or leftovers disappeared from the kitchen or refrigerator (classic).

Here’s what we've learned: Not every vent requires action, but every vent deserves to be heard. Sometimes, all someone needs is a listening ear and a bit of validation. “That sounds like a tough situation,” can go a long way. Other times, what seems like a casual complaint might signal something deeper that needs follow-up, like harassment concerns or burnout.

If you’re in HR, you know the balancing act of empathy and action. What’s your go-to approach when an employee vents? We'd love to hear your thoughts. https://hubs.ly/Q03fF46h0

HR Q&A -What Do I Do if An Employee Comes to Me to Vent? - APlus Payroll The short answer? It depends. The more nuanced answer? Not every venting session requires immediate action, but as an HR professional...