Easing new hires into the job is important. And the best way to do that is give them real responsibilities — and expect results — in the first week. Ideally, after a banner first day of introductions, special events and a great lunch, the rest of the week is time to have them roll up […]
Posted on April 9th, 2019 by admin
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We live in a litigious world, and nowhere is that truer than in the workplace. Especially since the #MeToo era began, workplace investigations have come under increased scrutiny. Two leading investigators – Alison West and Michael W. Johnson – recently conferred with the folks at XpertHR to talk about how to handle a workplace investigation that’ll […]
Posted on April 6th, 2019 by admin
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As a one- or two-person shop wearing multiple hats in addition to HR —payroll and workplace safety are probably under your wing as well — protecting your time is constant challenge. That includes not reinventing the wheel when it comes to the hundreds of forms you work with during a year. The good news? There […]
Posted on April 4th, 2019 by admin
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As the talent market tightens, the pressure on HR to recruit, hire and retain high-performing employees is more intense than ever. Companies of all sizes are seeking that perfect employee as the demand for talent quickly exceeds the supply. You’ve no doubt heard that the cost of hiring the wrong person is significant – up […]
Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by admin
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What are your employees’ favorite perks? If your workforce is anything like the 1,227 participants in a recent Unum survey, the answer is time away from the workplace. Leave, flexibility carry the day The company gave survey participants a list of 15 perks (non-insurance or retirement benefits) and here’s what they chose as their top […]
Posted on March 30th, 2019 by admin
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The ability to work from home has morphed into a highly valued perk. In response, many companies are implementing work-from-home-benefits for employees in an effort to attract and retain top talent, and to stay competitive. As these benefits become more popular, and more customized, employers are wise to take caution: It’s possible that without a […]
Posted on March 27th, 2019 by admin
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In the past few years, there’s been an explosion of employers – of all sizes and from all business sectors – looking to start wellness programs to contain their long-term health costs. And when wellness programs are conceived and carried out properly, they’ve been proven to get results. But here’s the key component for a […]
Posted on March 26th, 2019 by admin
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The freedom to work from home is one of the most highly sought after perks today. And in order to attract and retain top talent, many companies are implementing a work from home benefit for their employees. But without a clear remote work policy, things can quickly spiral out of control. Creating an airtight policy […]
Posted on March 23rd, 2019 by admin
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Walmart is already paying a heavy public relations price for its announced decision to eliminate the “Greeter” position at its U.S. stores, replacing those jobs with a new position it is calling “customer host.” Now it faces at least one lawsuit and numerous EEOC complaints alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new […]
Posted on March 20th, 2019 by admin
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A typical day in HR is… anything but typical. Whether you’re dealing with an employee suddenly leaving or your CEO demanding results, you’re constantly on the move and putting out new fires. You’re busy, to say the least. And on top of it all, you still have to answer questions about payroll and keep up […]
Posted on March 19th, 2019 by admin
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