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How Can I Prevent Unethical Behavior On My Team?
Publishedin HR Compliance
HR Question: I’m a new supervisor. Now that I have oversight of my team, I know it’s my responsibility to keep an eye out for unethical behavior. But what does that behavior look like? How can I prevent unethical conduct on my team? HR Answer: Ethics in the workplace can be a broad and, at […]
Emergency Response Plans: Preparing for Emergencies & Natural Disasters
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
HR Question: Do we need an emergency response plan? HR Answer: Would your team members know how to react if there was a tornado? What about a fire or an active shooter? These questions matter because emergency response plans are becoming more critical than ever. Emergency response plans should include the actions that need to […]
Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, Health, Safety & Security, HR Strategy
In today’s chaotic environment, many American workers have been searching for ways to cope with the “new normal.” Between the pandemic, civil unrest, a divisive and contentious election, and frequent changes in their day to day life, it’s no surprise that mental health concerns in the workplace are on the rise. What impact can your […]
Do Our Remote, Out-of-State Employees Qualify for FMLA?
Last Updatedin HR Compliance
HR Question: Our company has employees located in Ohio who all qualify for the protections covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but we also have employees working remotely in other states. Do our remote, out-of-state employees qualify for our FMLA policy? HR Answer: Great question. Even if the employees don’t fall within the […]
Should We Abolish Performance Improvement Plans?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
What is a PIP? A performance improvement plan (or PIP), as defined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is a tool utilized specifically to provide employees with an “opportunity to succeed,” rather than lose their job. PIPs provide two important features: first, to provide a timeline for improvement; and second, to create documentation […]
Key Components of an Onboarding Plan
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: We’re a small company, but growing quickly. We don’t have a formal process for onboarding yet. What are the key components of a good onboarding plan? HR Answer: In this tight labor market, anyone who is responsible for hiring new talent understands how difficult it is to find the right person with the […]
What’s the Most Effective Way to Use Panel Interviews?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: As a retention and growth opportunity, we have decided to shift to panel interviews to engage our team members in the hiring process. What’s the most effective way to use panel interviews? HR Answer: Panel interviews, when planned properly, can greatly exceed the effectiveness of single interviewer methods. Why Single Interviewer Methods Can […]