HR Business Links: A Healthy Start
Have you had your annual physical? The year 2009 is over in approximately 15 days. “I know, thanks for the reminder. Especially for us who need more time to schedule that Dr.’s appointment”. I don’t know about you, but I’ve met people that look really fit, but on the inside their health is questionable, as I’m told. We’ll leave that to the doctors to figure out, right? How’s your business health this year? Are you “fit” for compliance such as Employee Handbook updates, up to date Policies and Procedures manual, current forms (i.e. I-9′s)?
In the coming year many companies will be faced with new and revised amendments of employment laws and regulations such as the ADA Amendment Act, FMLA Amendment, Military Leave, Employee Free Choice Act, and others. Check your business pulse to see how you fair “inside and out” on administering your policies and guidelines like an Employee Handbook check up, updated philosophy of the company, EEO, overview of employee expectations, benefits, recognition programs, code of conduct/business ethics, payroll, protocols for behavior and health and safety.
Other things that should be a priority this time of year include: policies and procedures manual check-up, solicitation or distribution of literature, computer usage, email, internet, cell phones, progressive discipline and discharge. This is also a good time of year to update and communicate your company’s mission, goals and objectives to your entire team.
These are just a few honorable mentions of a very long list of items that businesses should be focusing on. So whether your company is a start-up, in a season of growth, or has reached maturity, you can use this as a guide to a healthy start in the new year. The goal is to be in better shape to stay compliant with the 2010 challenges, specifically to the employment laws and regulations that businesses will face. Here’s to your taking $tock of your Business Health!
Stay tuned for the next article in the series, “For Business Sake”.
Your comments and insights are welcomed to help guide the direction of the column. If you have a specific HR question, please ask in the form of a comment.
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Posted by Vanessa Blakley
on Dec 10 2009. Filed under Viewpoints.
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Thanks Vanessa,
You have given me other items to think about and to create items to put on my “to grow” list for my business in 2010. I know that this next year I will be increasing my business and staff to accomodate the growth. I need to be reminded often while building the foundation for my employees and the processes that will sustain my business into the next decade. Look forward to your next article. How can I contact you?
Hi Vanessa,
What a wake-up call for the Business Industry. You left no stones unturned,watching how we have performed poorly in the last decade. You have invited the unthinkable to take a good hard look at what they have not done and their needsto be met before progress and growth can take place. Touching every aspect of a SUCCESSFUL business every tool you have listed is of the utmost importance.We are well connected to Government and their attitude is coming down the pipes with a vengence on how all Business are practicing the rules and regulations.No more whos not minding the store, we have lost toooo much . Good advise on a healthy start in your BUSINESS. Keep the energy going,can’t wait for the next Article.Thanks.
Vanessa, thank you for your information to keep my business in compliance. I respect you as a valuable resource that makes a difference in my business. Please keep the articles coming so I can rely on your education and information. I look forward to referring you to several clients who need your real world experience, education and expertise! Would you offer a workshop on Business Ethics? In gratitude, Mon
Well done article. Thank you for getting us focused on our greatest business resource, our human capital. I look forward to additional information in the coming articles on how to keep our businesses HR Healthy in 2010. Thank you again.