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Then and Now - Employment Practices for Women

11 Tips on How to Handle Women Employees 

 

The following is an excerpt from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was quite serious at its time and written for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II - a mere 58 years ago! Obviously, the intent was not to be "funny," but by today's standards, this is hilarious!

For those of you with efficiency issues, pay attention to #8.

There is no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage.

Article Submitted By: Attorney Shannon M. Jenkins

Keys to protecting your business, part 2

Trained supervisors and the right industrial clinic help meet human resource regulations.

By AUDRIANNE ADAMS LEE
Special to the Register

In Part I last week we identified two key elements that small business owners should implement to protect themselves and their businesses from the maze of federal and state employment regulations – job descriptions and an employee handbook

This week, we add two more key elements to the business owner's "toolbox" – training your supervisors and identifying an industrial clinic.

Article Submitted By: Attorney Shannon M. Jenkins

Keys to protecting your business Part 1

Job descriptions and employee handbooks are human resources elements.

By AUDRIANNE ADAMS LEE

Special to the Register

As a human resources professional helping small businesses, I am often asked, "How can I protect my business from the maze of federal and state employment regulations?" There are a few key elements that every business should have in place, no matter what size you are.

Today I will identify two key elements that you can implement to protect yourself and your business. In addition to providing protection, they also go a long way in improving your status as a "preferred" employer and communicating with your employees. Next week I'll talk about training your supervisors and finding the right clinic.

Article Submitted By: Attorney Shannon M. Jenkins