Here’s a tricky scenario for any HR pro: You have reason to believe that an employee, an employee who has suddenly started showing increasingly erratic behavior, is actually becoming a threat to herself or her co-workers. What can you do? Can you require that worker to undergo an independent medical exam before returning to work? […]
Posted on October 29th, 2017 by admin
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Heads up: There’s a good chance a lot of your employees are currently looking for another job. A recent study showed that almost three out of four employees are so unhappy with their jobs they are looking for employment elsewhere. Mental Health America (MHA) and the Faas Foundation’s 2017 Mind The Workplace report found that […]
Posted on October 28th, 2017 by admin
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Failing to provide a timely notice is a major source of COBRA-related lawsuits employers face. Even if the company relies on a TPA to handle its COBRA administration, it’s still ultimately liable for any violations. That’s why it’s so important to have proof you did everything possible to make sure the notice was actually sent […]
Posted on October 27th, 2017 by admin
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Despite mountains of damning evidence, one employer avoided losing a racially hostile workplace lawsuit. The ruling serves as a reminder to HR pros everywhere on the importance of clear policies and consistent follow-through. In McKinney v. G4S Government Solutions, Inc., McKinney, an African-American employee, claimed his employer, a security and fire support services company, essentially […]
Posted on October 26th, 2017 by admin
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As much as we try to avoid it, performance reviews seemingly boil down to last minute gathering of notes and memories, prodded by HR chasing you down to meet deadlines. Sound familiar? The cycle can be broken. In our latest ebook, learn about 5 strategies that help you have a more effective performance review season. […]
Posted on October 23rd, 2017 by admin
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The most important step is for leaders to step out of their comfort zones and ask the most difficult questions. This may not be intuitive, however it’s crucial for success. As a leader, you must encourage team members to pose the answers to these questions without fear of reprimand and victimization. Then, once you’ve collaborated […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2017 by admin
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With the DOL’s overtime changes under construction, some employers are putting pay-process reviews on the back burner, but that could be a very costly mistake. There are plenty of risky payroll practices employers may not even know could put them at risk for wage-and-hour violations. At the 2017 SHRM Conference & Exposition, former DOL […]
Posted on October 21st, 2017 by admin
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As HR pros immerse themselves in negotiating plan changes for this year’s open enrollment, it’s critical to keep these new 2018 regulation changes front and center. To help, here’s a checklist of changes you’ll need to be aware of when making plan-design moves: 1. Mental Health Parity reg changes enforced Beginning on January 1, 2018, […]
Posted on October 20th, 2017 by admin
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Ask employees and HR pros what the Human Resources department actually does, and you’re liable find some common beliefs and some major differences. That’s what a recent study by Paychex uncovered. The study polled both employees and HR specialists about the roles and responsibilities of the HR department. Here’s the breakdown of what employees expect […]
Posted on October 19th, 2017 by admin
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By now, most savvy companies know they can’t bar employees from discussing such things as salaries and working conditions. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some companies out there that try to do it anyway. Worker spoke up, was disciplined Take the recent case of Banner Health System, which had adopted a Confidentiality Agreement, identifying […]
Posted on October 14th, 2017 by admin
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