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What Questions Should I Ask During An Exit Interview?
Publishedin Employee Relations
HR Question: We’ve decided to start conducting exit interviews but aren’t sure of the right questions to ask. What are some key questions to ask during an exit interview? HR Answer: Exit interviews are an important part of the employee life cycle. These interviews, conducted after an employee has formally turned in their resignation and […]
Does A Hospital Overnight Stay Qualify for FMLA?
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
HR Question: We have an employee that was admitted to the hospital overnight for a reaction to a medication. The condition does not meet the parameters of a serious health condition. He was only ill for two days and had no follow-up with the doctor. Does this hospital overnight stay qualify for FMLA? HR Answer: […]
How Do Glassdoor Reviews Impact My Company and Our Recruiting Efforts?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
Setting Guidelines for Celebrating Halloween in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: With Halloween right around the corner, we’d like to allow our employees to wear costumes to celebrate Halloween in the workplace but we are worried it could get out of hand. Do we need to have some kind of guidelines? HR Answer: As you may have seen, some schools have migrated away from […]
Can My Employee Take a Vacation While on FMLA Leave?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, Employee Relations
HR Question: I currently have an employee who is out on FMLA leave due to their own serious injury. Multiple employees have come to me sharing the employee’s Facebook post where she is sitting on the beach – clearly on vacation. The employees are upset and demand that she be fired. Can my employee take […]
What Are Total Compensation Statements?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: Can you explain Total Compensation Statements … What are they? What should they include? When should we use them? HR Answer: Total Compensation Statements convey the total value of your compensation and benefits offerings as they include an employee’s direct and indirect compensation. They are a great tool to show not only how […]
How to Address Employee Hygiene Issues in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: We’ve had some complaints about employee hygiene issues, including body odor. What is the best way to handle such a sensitive topic? HR Answer: This can definitely be an uncomfortable situation for both the employer and the employee, but it’s important to address employee hygiene issues because they can negatively impact co-workers, clients, […]