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Multicolored wheel divided into 7 equal sections Recruitment, Training and Development, Benifits and Compensation, Communicating, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health safety and security with Legal compliance written on the outer edge and company strategy in the center
Multicolored wheel divided into 7 equal sections Recruitment, Training and Development, Benifits and Compensation, Communicating, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health safety and security with Legal compliance written on the outer edge and company strategy in the center communication is emphasized

How to Ensure You Effectively Run Meetings

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Question:   Although we are collaborative and encourage employees to work together in teams, we hear complaints that there are too many meetings that take up their time.  Is there anything we can do to help employees understand the importance of coming together?  How can we keep them engaged in brainstorming and problem-solving when they don’t […]

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Multicolored wheel divided into 7 equal sections Recruitment, Training and Development, Benifits and Compensation, Communicating, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health safety and security with Legal compliance written on the outer edge and company strategy in the center employee relations is emphasized

How Do I Pay Employees After a Natural Disaster?

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Question: What is the standard for paying an employee after a natural disaster (i.e. inclement weather)? Answer: When the company closes due to a natural disaster (inclement weather), non-exempt employees (those who are entitled to overtime) need to be paid only for actual hours worked. For non-exempt employees, the company may: 1. Pay the employee for the […]

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