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How Can HR Professionals Reduce Workplace Violence?

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HR Question: How can we reduce workplace violence? HR Answer: The numbers are staggering and undeniable. According to SHRM’s 2019 study, 48% of HR professionals reported some type of workplace violence incident in their organization. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported in the same year there were 888,220 events or exposures involving injury […]
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What is Equal Pay Day?

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HR Question: I keep seeing information about “Equal Pay Day” during Women’s History Month. What is Equal Pay Day, and how can I recognize it in my organization? HR Answer: Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day that puts into perspective the 23% pay gap between a woman and a man in the same role. Based […]
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How To Organize Employee Records And Remain Compliant

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How To Set Up The HR Function In Your Company

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Recruiting Etiquette

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Question: This is supposed to be a tough job market with too many job seekers and not enough jobs. I would think job seekers would be extra careful about their business etiquette. But I’ve called and emailed would-be candidates to the point of “stalking” with no response – how many times should I try before […]
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Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?

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Question: Should my company conduct social media background checks as part of our recruitment process? Answer: When a hiring team considers using social media background checks on potential candidates, they should first assess the risk of performing these checks and proceed with caution. Social media profiles often include information such as: Age, Race, Gender, National […]
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What To Do If a Background Check Results in a Rejection of Hire

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HR Question: What steps need to be taken after I reject an applicant based on the results of a background check? What are pre-adverse and adverse action notices?  When do I need to send them? HR Answer: When considering the addition of a new employee to your team, background checks are an essential final screening […]
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