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How Do I Write and Deliver a Written Warning?
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
HR Question: I have an employee who is not following company policy. I have given them several verbal warnings, and I know my next step is a written warning. How do I write and deliver a written warning? HR Answer: Disciplining employees can be uncomfortable. That’s why most companies have a Progressive Disciplinary Policy, clearly […]
How Can I Improve My Recruitment Processes?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: We’re in desperate need of the right talent, but I can’t seem to attract or engage the number of candidates I need! How can I improve my recruitment processes to attract more candidates? HR Answer: You’re not alone! Recruiting the right talent is a challenge in almost every industry and market right now. […]
How Do Glassdoor Reviews Impact My Company and Our Recruiting Efforts?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
What are the Newest Benefit Trends?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: We’re trying to review our benefit offerings to make sure that we’re meeting each of our employees’ needs. We’re able to offer the basics – health, dental, vision – but are there offerings we haven’t considered yet to keep up with benefit trends? HR Answer: In today’s market, it’s as important to retain […]
Specific Ways HR Can Cultivate an Inclusive Workplace
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: We’re celebrating the last full week of Black History month, and we want to keep the conversation going. How can our HR department cultivate a more inclusive environment beyond Black History Month? HR Answer: While the month of February inspires us to celebrate the successes and recognize the struggles of Black and African […]
Federal Employment Poster Requirements for On-Site and Remote Workers
Last Updatedin HR Compliance, Recordkeeping
HR Question: I keep receiving notices that I need to order new posters to meet federal employment poster requirements. Many of my employees aren’t in the office regularly and those that are don’t look at the posters or any of the compliance documents we are required to distribute. What’s the risk if we don’t post […]
How to Handle Unemployment Fraud?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: Our company is getting unemployment notices for people that have never worked here, or in some cases, people who are still employed. How should I handle this unemployment fraud? HR Answer: The increasing level of unemployment fraud has been a source of frustration for states, employers, and individual employees. Various US congressional packages […]