Summer HR Checklist for Small Business Owners

June 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Summer is here!

Okay, it’s not officially here yet. But it’s past Memorial Day, and that’s good enough for us.

The pools are open. Our children are off school. And the sunshine is slowing making its way into our lives again.

Obviously, we’re ready for the season. You probably are too. But is your business?

There’s a lot to consider in the business world during the summer months, especially on the HR-side of things.

But no need to worry. We’ve compiled a checklist for tackling all things HR this season.

Without further ado, here’s your ultimate summer HR checklist:

Dress code
1. Do you have a summer dress code policy?
With summer comes warm weather, and with warm weather comes different clothing. So having season-specific dress code policies is important. After all, you don’t want your employees meeting clients in bikinis or swim trunks. Okay, that’s probably a stretch. But necklines can plunge and shorts can show up, so you want employees to know what is acceptable. If you don’t have one already, you may consider creating a summer dress code policy. Don’t forget to communicate the policy to your employees!

Seasonal Help

2. Have you considered taking on seasonal help or interns?

With students out for Summer, it’s the ideal time for companies to add temporary employees. If your company could use a little help, you may consider hiring seasonal employees or an intern. Hey, who knows? You may even decide to keep those employees after the summer nights have faded (Aw, too soon!)

3. Does your internship or seasonal help plan meet regulations?

We get a lot of questions around this time about the legalities of summer interns. And for good reason. When it comes to pay (or lack of) there’s a lot of rules to follow. If you’re taking on new employees, you want to ensure that your company meets regulations concerning hiring minors, internship pay, and more. Lucky for you, we’ve got two great blogs to help (see link at bottom to visit our blog).

Employee Engagement and Wellness

4. Is your workplace prepared for the summer heat?

One great thing about summer is the weather. But sometimes the heat can be not so great. Rising temperatures can create a hazards and health risks. You should take care to prevent heat-related hazards at your workplace. Additionally, the heat can have a negative effect on employee motivation. A good way to help your employees push through the summer brain drain is to have activities or flexible options planned. Read our past blog for a lot of fun ideas.

5. Have you planned a seasonal teambuilding event?

We may have mentioned the great weather a few times by now. (Can you tell we love summer?) Along with other benefits, the sunshine and warmth provide a great backdrop for a fun teambuilding activity. Picnics are the classic choice. But whatever works best for your company and employees is great. Spending time together outdoors will strengthen your culture and help keep employees engaged.

We're just getting started! Head over to our blog to read checkpoints 6-10. We also provide links to more resources to help you check these all off your list this summer! Visit our blog here: http://integrityhr.com/integrity-hrs-summer-hr-checklist-...