ESC will be hosting a breakfast seminar for clients on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Milo's Restaurant. This is one of our most requested client seminars, focusing on entry-level coaching and progressive discipline. If you are a new manager, team leader, first level manager, or a seasoned manager looking for a refresher, you won't want to miss this.…
When I returned from a trip to Japan—that I unenthusiastically agreed to—I was amazed at the level of peace that I felt. I was calm. I was thoughtful. I was … happy. At first I just dismissed this as being refreshed from the vacation, which I am sure did play a part; however, as I thought about what we experienced—and the breakneck speed at which we experienced it—I realized it was so much more than being away from work.…
Starting January 1, 2018, nearly all private employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. Here is what you need to do now.…
There may be times when a business owner or manager will terminate an employee and not provide the individual with a reason for the separation. We have had business owners and managers make the statement “we are an at-will employment state, and I don’t have to give them a reason.” While this statement is true, it is not recommended.…
If an employer is required to provide Disability coverage, then they will also be required to provide Paid Family Leave to employees. Employers with even one employee will be required to comply with this new leave benefit, unlike the federal FMLA which only applies to employers with 50 or more employees in a 75 mile geographic range. Below are areas for consideration and tips to assist you.…
The New York State Department of Labor follows specific procedures when determining a claimant’s eligibility for unemployment benefits. Awareness of these procedures and having strong proactive HR systems in place will assist in protesting any unjustified unemployment claims. This ultimately has potential to help lower your company’s unemployment costs.…
We have found that it means different things to various organizations and at ESC we work with our clients to help them create and live a culture where the employee experience is positive and energizing. When our clients ask us about employee experience, we share with them that it is a practice that should mirror the customer experience.…
Today, employers are conducting more and more background checks on new candidates in hopes of making a great hire. It is a best practice to conduct a job related background check after an offer of employment is given.…
“Employee separation” or “separation of employment” refers to the process of managing the end of the employment cycle. There are many different types of separations which include both voluntary and involuntary. ESC recommends a formal process for all types of separation. It is important to note, if you are an ESC client we are happy to assist you with any or all steps of these processes.…