Scroll to view all questions or click a category to view by topic area. Submit questions to info@strategicHRinc.com.
NEWSLETTER DISCLAIMER
The recommendations and opinions provided by Clark Schaefer Strategic HR and its staff are advisory only and are based on general human resource management fundamentals, practices and principles, and are not legal opinions or guaranteed outcomes. This information is provided with the understanding that the user assumes the risk of verifying information used from this site when interpreting it for their own use. We strongly recommend, as part of a team approach to management, that companies consult with their legal counsel to address specific legal concerns related to human resource issues.
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 […]
Do I Need HR?
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
HR Question: As a business owner, how do I know when I should engage someone to help me with our human resources needs? HR Answer: The quick answer is the typical rule of thumb is to have one HR professional for every 100 employees. However, depending on the scope of the role and how proactive […]
When To Complete an I9 for a Rehired Employee?
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
Question: We are starting to gear up for seasonal hiring for the summer. If I rehire seasonal workers from last year, do I need to have them complete a new I9 form? Answer: According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, if an employee is rehired within three (3) years of the […]
Are Wellness Program Incentives Taxable?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
Question: Is it true that employees have to pay taxes on wellness program incentives? Answer: With wellness programs on the rise, there is plenty of opportunity for employees to receive various incentives – from t-shirts and event tickets to gift cards and cash. As employers consider wellness program design and how to incentivize employees (if […]
Empathy First — A Modern Approach to Conducting Not-for-Profit Layoffs with Empathy
Last Updatedin Communications, Employee Relations
Layoffs are never easy. For not-for-profits (NFPs), where mission-driven cultures and tight-knit teams are the norm, the impact of workforce reductions can feel even more personal. Yet in times of economic uncertainty, funding changes, or strategic realignment, reductions in force (RIFs) may be unavoidable. Although consideration for the necessary legal concerns related to a layoff […]
How Do I Successfully Coach Employees to Improve Performance?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations, Training & Development
Six Key Leadership Attributes for Your Leadership Development Plan
Last Updatedin HR Strategy