Is Your Work Culture Based on Fear?
Even though the economy is starting to show signs of life, many employee are still worried about being laid off. But in some worst-case scenarios, the culture goes beyond uncertainty to actual fear. In...
View ArticleAre You Prepared for Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law?
On January 1, 2012, Connecticut’s newly enacted paid sick leave law took effect. This law requires certain employers to give paid sick leave to service employees. Here’s how the new law works: Hourly...
View ArticleHow to Handle an Employee’s Poor Clothing Choices
In a perfect world, all of your employee’s would follow workplace rules – including the office dress code. They’d show up looking sharp, professional, and ready to take on the world. In reality,...
View ArticleHow to Make Your New Hire’s First Day Great
A new hire’s first day on the job can be stimulating – or downright dull. Unfortunately, for most new employees, it’s the latter. As a Connecticut human resources consulting firm, Stewart Staffing...
View ArticleHow to Deal With a Skills Mismatch
You have an employee with a great attitude; they’re dependable and hard-working. The trouble is: they’re also not meeting the goals and expectations you’ve set out for them. As one of the leading human...
View ArticleA Day at the Beach? Setting Your Summer Dress Code
Imagine this scenario: You walk into the office and past the reception area. Something catches your eye. You look up and see the new receptionist sitting behind her desk, answering phones, and...
View ArticleTips for Preventing Workplace Violence
As one of the leading human resources firms in Connecticut, Stewart Staffing knows that workplace violence is a serious issue. According to a “Violence in the American Workplace” survey conducted by...
View ArticleDo You Really Need to Hire an HR Person?
Unfortunately, there’s no magic equation that will help you determine when it’s time to bring in an HR person. But if your company is growing – and your facing HR-related obstacles – then it’s...
View ArticleShould I Let an Employee Work From Home?
As one of the leading human resources firms in Connecticut, Stewart Staffing can tell you that today, more and more employees want to work remotely. Some employers are embracing the concept of...
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