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Can I Fire Someone During Their Introductory Period?
Publishedin Employee Relations
HR Question: Can I fire someone during their introductory period? Are there ways to reduce our risk? HR Answer: The short answer can be yes. As long as an employer has a properly written (and implemented) introductory period, there should be little concern over terminating someone during their new hire period. In fact, sometimes it […]
How To Say Sponsorship Is Not Available And Remain Compliant
Last Updatedin Recruitment
Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa. How do we word this on our employment ads to avoid problems?
How Can We Make DE&I Programs More Effective?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs (DE&I programs) that create a culture of inclusivity are key to attracting top talent, retaining employees, and developing an engaged and highly productive workforce. The significance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion within the workplace is not a new concept. However, a growing number of businesses are researching and implementing these […]
Building A DEI&B Roadmap
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
When considering how to implement a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) roadmap, many organizations may feel intimidated. It can feel like a mountain to climb when it comes to the sheer number of possibilities, programs, and efforts that you can undertake. So, what’s a measured and structured way of implementing (or evaluating already established) […]
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Last Updatedin Communications
HR Question: While the US recognizes several national holidays throughout the year, it’s easy to get caught up and forget the reason behind the day. So, why do we celebrate Labor Day? HR Answer: Its title gives a clue to this holiday’s purpose as many of us understand Labor Day to be a national holiday […]
What Should We Include On Our Careers Page?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: What should we include on our company Careers page to ensure we’re keeping up with the times? HR Answer: You’re wise to have the quality of your company’s Careers page on your radar. This is a critical recruitment marketing tool to capture the attention of potential candidates. Your page’s content, look, and feel […]
Why Is Harassment Training Important?
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: Do I really need to provide harassment training? Isn’t having an anti-harassment policy sufficient? HR Answer: While it’s definitely a great place to start, having an anti-harassment policy isn’t enough. It’s crucial to ensure that your entire team is on the same page when it comes to definitions, expectations, and consequences surrounding harassment […]