Firing an Employee: A User Guide

Not many Managers have experience firing an employee. Terminations can be emotional and awkward, so being prepared is crucial to ensure the experience goes as well as possible for the ex-employee and representatives of the company. Pre-Termination Best Practices Have employees read and sign an employee handbook or code of conduct during the on-boarding process. […]
Contractor or Employee? Which One Are You?

There has been a great deal of controversy lately regarding the “Contractor or Employee” question. We see it everywhere in the post-Great Recession economy, where people may be working as contractors to earn extra money or have been pushed into this world based on the job market. Consequently, there are benefits and risks to both […]
The Proper Interview

The Kona team conducts recruiting and interview training for many of our clients. We at Kona HR thought it would be pertinent to review some key elements of the proper interview. Key Elements of a Proper Interview Compliance Before the interview several compliance related items should have happened. Employment Application: Your firm may have a […]