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Understanding the Importance of Organizational Analysis
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
HR Question: Our business needs and demands have grown dramatically as a result of the pandemic, and this is putting a strain on our employees. I want to make sure that we approach the growing and changing needs strategically rather than using a band-aid approach for quick fixes. What do I need to do to […]
What Role Should HR Play in Benefits Open Enrollment to Ensure Success?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: I recently took on the responsibility of overseeing our company’s benefits. Can you offer advice on the role HR should play in benefits open enrollment to ensure its success? HR Answer: As many employers, like yourself, are in the midst of planning for benefits open enrollment, it takes me back to the early […]
Good Samaritan Law
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
Question: If an employee tries to medically help someone during a medical emergency are they or our company liable if something should go wrong? Answer: If you work in Ohio you are covered by something called the “Good Samaritan” law that protects bystanders who provide emergency aid from financial liability if there is an unintended injury […]
Four Ways to Improve New Hire Onboarding and Training
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: Currently, our onboarding includes completing new hire paperwork, going over our company history and policies, ensuring they have the necessary technology tools, and having them meet with select employees to learn what they need to learn to hit the ground running. What else should we incorporate to improve our new hire onboarding and […]
Expatriate Training and Development – Don’t Skip The Soft Skills!
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: What are the essentials to include in our expatriate training and development efforts? HR Answer: There are many things that companies could do to enhance ex-pats’ productivity and quality of life during their overseas assignments with carefully planned training and development activities. There are two types of training that expatriates need: hard skills and […]
Employee’s Failure to Pay Premiums Under FMLA Protected Leave
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: An employee on FMLA protected leave of absence has stopped paying for their health insurance premiums. Is it safe to terminate their health coverage given the employee’s failure to pay premiums? HR Answer: If the employee is on FMLA protected leave, absent any written policy that provides a longer grace period, the regulations […]
What Is the Difference Between FSAs and HSAs
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: We’ve been fielding a lot of benefits questions from our employees and some are trying to choose between opting into an FSA or HSA. What’s a good way to describe the difference between FSAs and HSAs? HR Answer: HR professionals play an important role in helping employees understand their benefits options so they […]