Managing Employees
Much of a small business manager's time is spent managing employees, which requires a basic understanding of employment law and the ability to maintain a harmonious workplace. Information in this section covers a wide variety of management issues, including articles about forming discipline policies; how to create an effective and enforceable employee handbook; implementing a telecommuting policy; the basics of employee unions and how they interact with management; and more.
Learn About Managing Employees
- Guide to Creating Employee Handbooks
Point-by-point guide to writing an effective employee handbook
- Forming Discipline Policies
Advice for creating fair and effective workplace discipline policies
- Employee Internet Usage
Legal implications of workplace Internet usage, including policy suggestions
- Telecommuting Policies
The pros and cons of telecommuting, and how to craft a workable policy
Managing Employees Articles
- Employee Discipline and Theft on the Job
- Employee Internet Usage
- Forming Discipline Policies
- Guide to Creating Employee Handbooks
- Lie Detector Tests
- Personnel Policies and Employee Files
- Personnel Policies and Practices FAQ
- Telecommuting Policies
- Unions Basics
- What You Should Keep In Your Employees' Personnel Files
- Whistleblower Retaliation Could Land You in Trouble
- Who Can Look at Employee Personnel Files?
- Workplace Bullying
- Workplace Retaliation