business policies

Employee absences are inevitable. Confusion about them is not. A manager should not have to invent a rule when someone calls in sick, needs time for a family emergency, or asks for an extended leave. An employee should not have to guess whom to contact, what to share, or whether a missed shift will count […]

Ordinary workplace rules can create unnecessary barriers for employees with diabetes. A fixed break schedule, a no-food rule, or the lack of a private and clean space may make daily management harder even when an employee can perform every essential part of the job. There are easy ways employers support employees with diabetes without trying […]

Merely having an ethics policy in place isn’t enough.

Organizational policies should be reviewed on a regular cycle so they reflect current business realities, clarify accountability, and stay aligned with changing conditions.

Veteran-friendly policies help you attract, hire, support, and retain military veterans. Learn the onboarding, disability support, and skills-translation practices that make them work.

Learn how to write effective accounting policies with our comprehensive guide.

The best policies give everyone in the organization a sense of purpose and direction.

Employers, and particularly owners of small or medium-sized businesses, have to be careful about developing a personal trading policy for their employees. Developing an in-depth trading policy could protect you from liability and even criminal charges. Do you have effective employee personal trading policies?

There’s no question about it: the world of work is changing. Though remote work certainly did not originate with the COVID-19 pandemic, in the wake of widespread global lockdowns, millions of workers found themselves in the virtual office space for the first time. What policies should remote businesses implement to support their success?