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Time & Attendance

Not keeping track of employee time and attendance can lead to issues with productivity and performance. In this category we share tips and examples of how to manage time off requests, employee absenteeism and other employee management factors.

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By: | Oct 10, 2017
One of your employees has called out “sick” for the second time in two weeks — and you’re concerned he’ll repeat the behavior. In most businesses, it’s not uncommon for employees to call out unexpectedly. But, excessive absences on short notice can create problems for your business — reducing productivity and increasing your stress. What... read more
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By: | Sep 29, 2017
To be at work or not to be at work? That is the question. While employees across the country face this dilemma daily, business owners should do everything humanly possible to reduce unexcused absences. And for good reason: Unplanned absenteeism significantly impacts morale and profitability. Before we go any further, ask yourself a question: Do... read more
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By: | Sep 25, 2017
Here’s a statistic that’s a tad surprising: Whoa. If you find yourself in similar shoes, just know this practice is akin to lighting wads of cash on fire. Not keeping accurate records encourages employees to work less and take unaccounted time off simply because you allow it. Just know if you don’t think it’s a... read more
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By: | Sep 11, 2017
You may be aware that the federal government’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires businesses with 50 or more employees (and in some states as few as 10 under state law) to provide unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. But did you know that many states also have small necessities leave (SNL)... read more
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By: | Sep 01, 2017
Getting into a fender bender, dealing with a power outage or caring for a sick child are all valid reasons for tardiness or absenteeism, but how do you deal with employees who have chronic attendance issues? As a small-business owner, you have more important things to do than deal with employee attendance and punctuality. Yet,... read more