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Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-59374 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

Why Should We Provide Civility Training at Our Company?

Last Updated April 22nd, 2024
in HR Strategy

Question: What is Civility Training and should I be offering it at my work-site? I have done the typical harassment, communication, and customer service training – is Civility Training different? Answer: Civility Training is a new approach for training. It is workplace training that includes: Harassment, Bullying, Cultural sensitivity, Diversity, and Professional Etiquette – all […]

Image of our Wheel of HR Services, with a focus on Employee Relations.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59377 avia-img-lazy-loading-59377 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Image of our Wheel of HR Services, with a focus on Employee Relations." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

Handling Bullying Complaints in the Workplace

Last Updated April 22nd, 2024
in Employee Relations

Question: We have received several complaints from employees and upon investigating they seem to be more bullying than harassment. There doesn’t seem to be any reference to protected status. How do I handle bullying complaints? Answer: Even though bullying may not be legally actionable, it’s no less detrimental to the work environment and morale. The […]

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59381 avia-img-lazy-loading-59381 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

Why Is Harassment Training Important?

Last Updated April 22nd, 2024
in 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 […]

HR Wheel for Recruitment Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59380 avia-img-lazy-loading-59380 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="HR Wheel for Recruitment Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How to Handle Background Checks for Temporary Employees

Last Updated April 10th, 2024
in Recruitment

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Mandatory Retirement: Is It Legal?

Last Updated April 3rd, 2024
in Employee Relations, HR Compliance

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59378 avia-img-lazy-loading-59378 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How To Conduct a Workplace Accident Investigation

Last Updated March 26th, 2024
in Health, Safety & Security, HR Compliance

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-59374 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How Do I Prepare for an HR Leave of Absence?

Last Updated March 20th, 2024
in HR Strategy

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