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What Are Unemployment Voluntary Contributions?
Publishedin HR Strategy
HR Question: What are unemployment voluntary contributions? Can this benefit our company? HR Answer: Before we dive into voluntary contributions, let’s first address unemployment insurance. The US Department of Labor (DOL) explains that unemployment insurance is a federal-state program that is financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes. Typically, according to the DOL, employers must […]
Do I Have To Pay Employees for the Company Holiday Party?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance
HR Question: Our organization is hosting our annual holiday party, and we’re trying to answer a question – do we have to pay our employees to attend? HR Answer: It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is here! And with this season come parties and events designed to celebrate this festive time […]
Marijuana in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
HR Question: Now that Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio, has passed, what does it mean for my employment policies? Does this mean my drug-free workplace policies are no longer valid? How should I navigate marijuana in the workplace? HR Answer: Medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in September 2016, and retail sales began […]
What Is an RPO?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: I keep hearing about RPOs… but I don’t have a clue what they are. What are they, and should I be looking into one? HR Answer: It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of the business acronyms, new or old, so it’s not shocking that you may not have heard of an […]
Employee Engagement Ideas To Fit Any Budget
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: What are some fun and interesting ways to encourage employee engagement with my team that do not take tons of time or money? HR Answer: We spend so much of our time with our co-workers every week, and it is important to keep things exciting and to maintain open communication among the teams. […]
Selecting a Learning Management System (LMS) for Your Organization
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: My company has been considering adding a Learning Management System (LMS). What do I need to consider to select the best LMS for my organization? HR Answer: Selecting an LMS for your organization can be a big decision and requires a lot of research. There are many issues to consider to adding an […]
Electronic Recordkeeping Checklist
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
HR Question: What do I need to consider when moving to an electronic filing system? HR Answer: Electronic communication and recordkeeping is a great way to save space and allow quick access to files. But it takes some effort to get the systems set up properly and to convert paper to e-files. In considering what […]