Christine Richardson

Table of Contents Introduction Pre-Boarding Steps First Day Agenda Training and Development Plan Setting Clear Expectations and Goals Continuous Support and Feedback BlueStone Services Is Your Onboarding Partner An effective onboarding process goes beyond mere first impressions, setting the stage for long-term engagement, productivity, and employee retention. A thoughtfully designed onboarding experience conveys organizational values … Read more

Since the Federal Trade Commission ‘s (FTC) January 2023 proposal to ban noncompete agreements, followed by its Final Rule approval on April 23, 2024, the landscape of restrictive covenants has shifted. WHAT HAPPENED The Final Rule, passed by a narrow margin of 3-2, bans new noncompete agreements for all workers except senior executives earning over … Read more

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers generally do not have to provide short breaks or lunch periods to employees. However, the Act places restrictions on employers who choose to provide them. The FLSA also has guidelines for dealing with sleep time and breastfeeding breaks. Let’s review these breaks individually. Short Breaks These include coffee, … Read more

Like other HR branches, offboarding is evolving drastically. Offboarding is no longer about creating a list of administrative tasks and checking all the boxes. These days, offboarding can help you: Identify recruiting strengths and weaknesses. Detect onboarding problems. Spot employee turnover issues. Measure the departing employee’s perception of the company. Keep your brand and reputation … Read more