All good things come to an end. As an employer, this can ring true when your favorite employee springs up without warning, and tables a resignation letter. No matter the work environment you provide, there are things beyond your control that can see your employee of the year want to leave.

So, while you hope that you never have to come across an employee resignation announcement, the smart thing to do is prepare for it. In this podcast, we will provide you with useful tips to help you turn employee resignation into a positive experience.

Inaccurate paychecks are bad for business, whether companies are overpaying or underpaying. Either they are cutting into their profit margin or short-changing their workforce, leaving themselves open to lawsuits. Obviously, neither is ideal. 

We'll share 4 ways you can avoid payroll mistakes.

Harassment harms your workplace not only by creating risk for litigation but by undermining the well-being of employees—stifling creativity and career development. 

No one can completely control the actions of those working for them, but there are steps you can take to create a culture where harassment isn't the norm and if it does happen, it's handled effectively.

When you value your employees’ hard work and contributions to the company, it’s important to show appreciation. Showing your gratitude lets employees know when they’re excelling, and can increase engagement. Rewarding your employees can include anything from writing a note to providing financial incentives, and you can show your appreciation as often as you want.

Showing appreciation and recognizing your employees’ hard work can benefit both your company and your employees.

A job posting is often the first impression a prospective job applicant has with your organization. It’s important for that impression to be an informative one. Your job postings should convey why someone would want to work for your company, what distinguishes your workplace from others, what’s exciting about your mission and vision, what you have to offer, and what the job is and requires. 

Here are a few ways to improve your job postings to get better results.

Periods of growth are particularly exciting for small and midsize businesses, but they also bring new HR challenges. Along with adding employees—which may change the feel of your culture as well as your floorplan—your organization may become subject to federal and state laws that take effect once you have a certain number of employees.

Most employment laws apply to organizations based on the number of people they employ, so as you grow, it’s vital to keep up-to-speed on any laws that newly apply or will soon apply to your organization.

In most states, at-will employment is the norm—protecting employers and employees from financial liability when an employment relationship ends for legal reasons.

Even when terminating for legal reasons, make sure to document the decision in case it was ever challenged in court.

I'll share 3 big exceptions to the employment at-will concept during this episode.

The FLSA regulates the minimum amount of money that employers are allowed to pay their non-exempt workers. These rules are important because they ensure that workers understand the minimum amount of money that they are guaranteed to earn.

It's critical to understand how your employees should be paid and also having clear policies so employees understand expectations.

In today's tough hiring market, it is important to get feedback from your employees.  The goal of a stay interview is to learn what an employee likes, dislikes, and what keeps them from taking a job elsewhere. Furthermore, it helps to build trust and gives employees the opportunity to communicate their experiences, ideas, and needs.

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The employee handbook can help protect your business against employee lawsuits and claims, such as wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination. The handbook is also a crucial introduction to your business for new hires, providing insights for new hires to understand your mission and values.