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What Is the Difference Between FSAs and HSAs

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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 […]
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What Is a Safety Audit and How Can Job Hazard Analysis Help?

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My manager is concerned about our company’s ability to pass a safety inspection and wants us to do a safety audit. What is a safety audit?
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5 Key Points To Use Assessments in the Employee Life Cycle

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What is so significant about the term experience? Experience is how we remember life. An experience awakens the senses and, for better or worse, leaves a lasting impression. Often, those impressions are shared with others, especially with the ease of the Internet and social media. Driven by this, organizations today strive to leave a positive […]
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What to Include in a Written Warning

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I was told that I should give a written warning to a problem employee to create documentation. What should the written warning include?
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What Are Total Compensation Statements?

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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 […]
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How To Handle Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

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HR Question: I am part of our HR team, and a supervisor approached me because they suspect one of their employees may be drunk or on some type of drug that is inhibiting their performance. We have a policy prohibiting workplace drug and alcohol abuse that allows us to test if we have reasonable suspicion. […]
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Can I Fire Someone During Their Introductory Period?

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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 […]
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