Employee Terminations & Layoffs: 8 Steps for Avoiding Termination Lawsuits

As the economy remains unstable, many business owners are faced with the difficult decision of downsizing their operations. When layoffs and employee terminations are necessary, employers must have the proper procedures in place in order to avoid liability. Discharged and disgruntled employees are more likely to file a lawsuit, claiming wrongful discharge or discriminatory practices. So, it's especially important for employers to follow all appropriate procedures when terminating an employee, including proper documentation to support the termination decision as well as a constructive termination meeting and exit interview. What are you doing to protect your business?
"But he seemed so nice in the interview!": How to avoid hiring disasters with pre-employment background screening

If you've hired employees, chances are it's happened to you: A great resume, a great interview, everything is going smoothly... until one day it isn't. Whether your disaster is theft, violence, or simply poor performance, your candidate's interview isn't always the best predictor of how they'll act once they're hired. And while there's no way to predict your hire's future with 100% accuracy, there is one way to make your odds a little better: thorough pre-employment background checks.
North by Performance Management: Your road map to getting the most out of your employee—without making the trip miserable

Now more than ever, it's increasingly important to make sure everyone on your team—supervisors, managers, and employees—are all moving towards the same business goals. Keep your employees on the fast track to success by being your employees' own GPS.
Employee Handbooks: How to develop manage & maintain professional employment policies & handbooks

When created properly—and acknowledged by all employees—an employee handbook can protect you in the case of an employment-related lawsuit. But, if developed and implemented incorrectly, an employee handbook can do more harm than good. And many people, especially those creating their first formal policy manual, commit critical errors that can affect their handbook's ability to stand up in court. Learn the 10 most widespread employee handbook mistakes and what you can do to avoid them in this 45-minute Webinar.
HR411.com: The Premiere HR Solution for Today's Successful Business

Having employees means having lots of responsibilities. And managing the human resources obligations for your business can be expensive, time consuming, and a burden on your resources. But it doesn't have to be. We understand the challenges you face in meeting your HR obligations, and want to help you protect your business, better manage employees, and save time and money