Absenteeism—being absent from work without a valid reason—is a chronic problem for U.S. employers, conservatively costing $3,600 per hourly employee per year, and $2,650 per salaried employee per year. Based on this, a company of 5,000 hourly employees will lose over $18 million per year without a strong absence policy. But being physically present isn’t always the best thing for overall productivity.

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Running a bit late? Overslept or got caught in traffic? It happens to the best of us. In fact, over 1 in 4 workers (29%) admit to showing up to work late at least once a month. While the occasional late start is understandable, chronic absenteeism and tardiness significantly drain productivity—The CDC estimates that absenteeism costs U.S. employers $225.8 billion annually, or $1,685 per employee! In this article, we’ll explore how to develop a reasonable attendance policy.

Employee expectations are behavior, performance, and outcomes employers require from their workforce. They provide clarity and direction, ensuring the organization achieves shared business goals. Without outlining (and monitoring) these expectations, employees won’t be clear on their roles or how they contribute to the bigger picture. They may become disengaged, lose productivity, or leave, which hurts any business.

By now, you may have heard that the US banking giant Wells Fargo has fired some employees following claims that they were faking keyboard activity to fool the company into thinking they were working when they were not. This has left many managers to wonder—Are my employees faking their computer activity? Employee monitoring software is crucial in tracking productivity and ensuring accountability in the modern workplace.

In our ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape organizations must keep a watchful eye on user activity to ensure critical assets are protected against a potential insider threat. This practice, known as user activity monitoring (UAM), involves tracking and recording what users do on devices, networks, and applications. UAM serves a dual purpose: Improving security and understanding end-user behavior.

In today’s globalized world, remote teams are more prevalent than ever. While this flexibility offers a multitude of benefits, fostering effective collaboration across geographical distances can be a challenge. To keep your remote team firing on all cylinders, it’s crucial to avoid common pitfalls that can hinder communication and teamwork. This blog will guide you through the key collaboration mistakes to steer clear of, equipping you to set up your remote teams for success.