Bonita Martin

Bonita_Martin

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Suggestions for Helping Employees with Burnout

I see and hear conversations from colleagues and customers about burnout. The standard answer to burnout are PTO or find a new job. What other creative ideas can we provide our customers when…
- Bonita_Martin
- updated 5 yrs ago
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- Employee Relations
Re: PTO accrual policy
Hi Kristy. Here is language from a sample policy that might help: PTO is capped at one and a half (1.5) times the employee's annual PTO allotment. When an employee reaches the cap,…
- Bonita_Martin
- 5 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Shift Differential Recommendations
Hi Debbie. I have worked in manufacturing for several years at several companies of different sizes and all have had $1/hr shift differential for hourly associates working an off shift.
- Bonita_Martin
- 5 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Compiling a list and Need your help
My favorite question is "Why did you join the Company and why do you stay?" I have stolen this one and used it myself when considering a new position!
- Bonita_Martin
- 5 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Unlimited PTO System Samples
Hi, Steve. We are not allowed to share company policies at my current company, but I am happy to discuss the parameters of our "discretionary PTO" program for exempt employees if you would like.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Unlimited Vacation
Hi Nicole. My Company implemented "discretionary PTO" this year for exempt positions. I kind of like how this is communicated vs unlimited PTO. So the communication was that the expectation is for…
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Coronavirus in the Workplace Question
I brought up the same concern to my HR VP and think that we should provide flexibility to employees with serious medical conditions themselves or with family members. If able, work from home.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- Safety & Health
- Reported - view
Re: Shift Differential
Shift differential for all of the manufacturing companies that I have worked at in the past 10 years has been $1.00/hr at every company.
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Maintenance Training/Apprentice Program

Does anyone have a maintenance apprentice or training program outline that they would be willing to share? I can share mine as well once it is complete!
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- 11
- Training & Development
Re: Risk Assessment Vendor Recommendations
Ohio BWC will do a free safety audit for your facility if you are located in Ohio. It may extend to equipment in the facility. They have a vested interest in a safe work environment!
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- Safety & Health
- Reported - view
Re: Need Assistance on Defining our Company Culture
A previous company used the OCI culture survey tool to create a baseline culture and "ideal culture". Defining the ideal culture using the tool, seeing the baseline culture after the first survey…
- Bonita_Martin
- 6 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: State Laws
SHRM does a nice job of sending updates about new or changing laws in cities and states. Another option is to subscribe to a large law firm blog in your area.
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Anniversary Recognition
@Robin Throckmorton $25 per year of service was the benchmark that we followed. Our points are $.33 each, so 1 year would be $25 or 75 points.
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Anniversary Recognition
In addition to the normal 5 year milestones, Harmon is adding 1 and 3 year anniversary recognition starting in 2019. We give out recognition points for service awards and spot awards now towards an…
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Looking for input on a survey to identify root causes for turnover
Hi, Carrie. I would suggest a different approach - talk to the people who are currently working. It is very difficult to get former employees to take the time to provide feedback after they leave…
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: What is your vacation / PTO award for 15+ years of service?
Hi, Bobbie. My company is a construction/manufacturing company and we have 27 days of PTO for years 15-19 and 30 days for years 20+ for our office or professional positions (not hourly…
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Sexual Harassment Training Ideas
I've heard really good feedback from my HR network about Jeff Shoshkin's in-person (and local to Cincinnati) presentation "Words Matter". Jeff is so funny and a lawyer,…
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- Training & Development
- Reported - view
Re: First Aid Cabinets
We use Cintas to stock our first aid cabinets. In my opinion, it is overpriced and you pay for convenience. If the safety cabinets are 5S with the items that are needed,…
- Bonita_Martin
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Safety & Health
- Reported - view
Re: Part Time Employee Vacation Accrual
Hi, Erin. Previous employers have offered PTO accruals for part time employees at by using percentage of the normally scheduled work week and normal PTO schedule.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Sick Leave Policy Levels
Hi, Shreya. I think that the new state and local sick pay laws are generous. Many are 1 hour accrues for every 30 ours worked, max of 40 hours per yr. SHRM also provided guidance for a federal sick…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: PTO Donation Policy
Hi, Sheryl. We allow an employee to receive up to 480 hours of donated PTO that runs concurrently with unpaid FML. We will only pay PTO donations if the person is approved for FML, if FML applies.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: HR Presentation for Board of Directors
Yes! I did a presentation about the HRBP model and how it is different from a transactional HR model. The kaleidoscope activity that Steve suggested would be a perfect intro to this presentation.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs
We very recently implemented Transcend Engagement's platform for online points recognition and service awards. transcendengagement.com . Transcend allowed us to customize the catalog with input from…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Service Awards
Hi, Lisa. We very recently implemented an online points Recognition Program and updated our Service Award program at the same time to $25 per year of service.…
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- 2
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Exit Interview Form
@Evelynn McVicker Thank you! Bonita
- Bonita_Martin
- 8 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view

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Bonita Martin

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Suggestions for Helping Employees with Burnout

Re: PTO accrual policy

Re: Shift Differential Recommendations

Re: Compiling a list and Need your help

Re: Unlimited PTO System Samples

Re: Unlimited Vacation

Re: Coronavirus in the Workplace Question

Re: Shift Differential

Maintenance Training/Apprentice Program

Re: Risk Assessment Vendor Recommendations

Re: Need Assistance on Defining our Company Culture

Re: State Laws

Re: Employee Anniversary Recognition

Re: Employee Anniversary Recognition

Re: Looking for input on a survey to identify root causes for turnover

Re: What is your vacation / PTO award for 15+ years of service?

Re: Sexual Harassment Training Ideas

Re: First Aid Cabinets

Re: Part Time Employee Vacation Accrual

Re: Sick Leave Policy Levels

Re: PTO Donation Policy

Re: HR Presentation for Board of Directors

Re: Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs

Re: Service Awards

Re: Exit Interview Form

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