● Smoking in the workplace. ● Social media. ● Standards of conduct. ● Substance abuse/drug testing. ● Training and education. ● Travel/expense accounts. ● Wellness programs. ● Workday/hours.
● Immigration reform and control laws. ● Insurance benefits. ● Jury duty. ● Leave: sick, annual Long-term absence. ● Military leave. ● Natural and manmade disasters. ● Outside employment.
● Pay and cost-of-living (COLA) increases. ● Performance reviews; Probationary period. ● Personal property. ● Progressive disciplinary system. ● Reimbursement for continuing education. ● Retirement plans. ● Security of electronic devices. ● Separation (retirement, voluntary departure, dismissal). ● Sexual harassment. Job description The community association should prepare a written job description for each employee before it begins recruitment. The job description informs candidates and employees of what is expected of the person in the position. This is necessary to attract and select qualified candidates. The job description does not set goals and objectives that are to be met. Chain of command The chain of command clearly identifies employees by position, and to whom they report. The chain of command in a community association is the order of hierarchy by which an organization wields and delegates authority and power from top management to every employee at every level of the organization. Directions flow downward along the chain of command and accountability flows upward. Remote workers Over the past few years many organizations, including CABs and community associations, have added a new category of employees, remote workers. Considerations of additional job descriptions as well as employee policies must be made if an organization employs remote workers. To determine if the employing unit sees a place for remote workers, they will raise some of the following questions: ● Is there a place for working remotely in our organization? ○ If there are, at what levels? ● How does working remotely benefit the employee? ● How does it benefit the employing unit, whether that is a CAB or a community association? Many people express several benefits of working remotely. However, there are also non-beneficial aspects for remote workers. Here are a few pros and cons for remote workers. Advantages of Working Remotely Disadvantages of Working Remotely Flexibility of time. Separating work and leisure time. Fewer interruptions (coworkers and watercooler chat). Less person-to-person contact. Advantages for the employer of remote workers ● Improved retention, engagement, and loyalty. ● Improved performance and time management leading to higher productivity. ● Lower overhead and operating costs. ● Access to larger and more diverse talent pool.
* Employment at will: Florida is an “at-will” state. The law is complex, but in brief, it means that, absent limitations of a contract, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or for no reason at all without advance notice, as long as it is not for an unlawful reason. It also means that an employee can leave the job and the employer cannot take legal action against them. Without a written job description, the community association limits its ability to select qualified employees and to evaluate performance. The job description should describe: ● Required duties. ● Necessary skills and knowledge. ● Reporting relationships (also referred to as chain of command). The CAM takes direction from the board of directors and its officers. Staff members take their direction from the CAM. Staff interaction and reporting to board members as well as to members is limited in scope best communicated in an accurate and thorough job description and orientation.
Advantages of Working Remotely Cuts commute time and expenses significantly.
Disadvantages of Working Remotely
Electronic communications often create misunderstandings.
More time for family and friends. A change of scenery from time- to-time is important. Staring at a work project can result in less productivity. Flexibility in the work times. Separating work and personal space. Get more done with better focus. No in-office perks. Cost for work wardrobe significantly less. Self-motivation and self- discipline are key. Live anywhere; work anywhere. Some bosses may be biased against those who do not work in the office. Both employers and employees benefit from remote work. Employees love their freedom and flexibility, and employers often find that their teams are happier and more productive. ● Forces employers to modernize and adopt new technology and security systems. ● Fewer office politics and related problems that can negatively affect productivity. ● Improved communication and collaboration. ● Healthier employees and lower absenteeism.
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