absent, who have
not sent in a reason for absence, should be removed from the time board
and such employees should secure permission from those authorized before
their time can be again marked. Lists of those going on holidays should
be supplied time-keeper, and their cards should also be removed. The
time-keeper should supply the wages department with correct time sheets,
as desired. He should see that employees are orderly in passing in and
out, and permit no loitering in the cloakrooms. A register is usually
placed at the exit door, which should be signed by one appointed for
each department or section of the store when leaving at night,
certifying that all persons have left their department, and that all
windows are secured, blinds down, etc.

Employing Help.

The hiring of help is largely centered in one individual for the entire
store. Departments requiring additional help should notify the
employment office, and give particulars of the kind of help required,
which fact should be noted and filed for reference, a preference being
given former employees seeking reengagement. The hours for engaging help
are usually from 8 to 10 A. M., after which no applications are
considered for that day. All applicants must be treated with courtesy.
Even though no immediate help is required, applicants in many cases are
permitted to fill out application, which should be placed on file for
reference, and a satisfactory applicant may then be notified as soon as
a position is open. All applications should contain, as far as possible,
full particulars concerning applicant. It should show the date of
engagement, name, address, whether married or single, nationality,
church denomination, where previously employed, for how long, and
reasons for leaving. References should be given, who may be communicated
with, and whose replies should be attached to application. Application
blank should show salary agreed upon and for what particular department
employed. Space should be provided for percentage record, and for
transfer from one department to another, for increased salary
recommendations, which are usually signed by heads of departments and
passed by those appointed. They should be at all times a complete and
permanent record of each employee. All help is usually engaged upon the
distinct understanding and agreement that they are privileged to leave
any day, or their services may be dispensed with at any time. A new
employee, wh