Author Archives for Robin Lloyd

Is It Smart to Hire During a Pandemic?

December 1, 2020 7:42 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Is It Smart to Hire During a Pandemic?

Good candidates are available, even amid this uncertainty.

Can You Fire An Employee? Take These Steps First

October 23, 2020 7:41 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Can You Fire An Employee? Take These Steps First

Before you fire an employee, you must protect yourself and ensure there is no liability for wrongful termination.

Manage Smarter: 5 Tips to Help Employees Grow

August 1, 2020 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Manage Smarter: 5 Tips to Help Employees Grow

You have the opportunity to help your employees grow in ways that will make all of your jobs easier. Manage smarter, and reap the benefits.

How to Earn Trust: 7 Keys to Winning Over Employees

June 23, 2020 7:41 pm Published by Robin Lloyd 1 Comment

If you want your employees to provide their best work and follow your leadership, you need to first earn their trust.

Best Federal Stimulus Package Options

April 11, 2020 7:42 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Best Federal Stimulus Package Options

Business leaders like you are turning to Allevity with rapid-fire questions on handling the COVID-19 virus in the workplace, from "How do I make sure my employees have a safe work environment?" to "What are my best options in the federal stimulus package?"

10 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree

March 24, 2020 5:11 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on 10 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree

You don't need to have a college degree to get a good job. There is a new kind of job that emphasizes skills over education and work experience.

5 Questions Employers Should Never Ask In a Job Interview

March 15, 2020 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on 5 Questions Employers Should Never Ask In a Job Interview

These five questions are the most commonly asked job interview inquiries that are, in fact, illegal. Avoid them!

Writing Job Descriptions: 7 Tips to Make Them Matter

February 23, 2020 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on Writing Job Descriptions: 7 Tips to Make Them Matter

Writing job descriptions is an essential component to establishing expectations and protecting your company from potential liabilities.

5 Overtime Myths (and the Facts That Can Set You Straight)

February 23, 2020 7:41 am Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on 5 Overtime Myths (and the Facts That Can Set You Straight)

Big misunderstandings about the rules have created some pretty gnarly overtime myths. We present the facts, so you can manage OT right.

How Can a PEO Solve Your Small Business’ Problems?

February 4, 2020 7:42 pm Published by Robin Lloyd Comments Off on How Can a PEO Solve Your Small Business’ Problems?

The PEO is the gold standard of human resource outsourcing, but is it right for your small business? If you need more time, then probably.