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Should We Abolish Performance Improvement Plans?

Published June 8, 2022
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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 […]

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Key Components of an Onboarding Plan

Last Updated April 14th, 2022
in Training & Development Question of the Week

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 […]

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What’s the Most Effective Way to Use Panel Interviews?

Last Updated April 14th, 2022
in Recruitment Question of the Week

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 […]

Why Employee Retention is More Important Now Than Ever

Last Updated April 7th, 2022
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

We’ve all been hearing the same thing: we’re in the Post-Pandemic War for Talent. Some have called it the Turnover Tsunami or the Great Resignation. No matter what it’s called, the reality remains the same: businesses are in a talent crisis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 9.2 million job openings in May 2021 – […]

Hiring Ex-Sex Offenders

Last Updated April 6th, 2022
in Recruitment Question of the Week

HR Question: I am open to the idea of possibly hiring someone with a past record as a sex offender. Will this be a concern to my employees? What do I need to think about before bringing them on board? HR Answer: When it comes to hiring ex-sex offenders, companies should walk into the situation […]

Strategies for Managing Change in Your Organization

Last Updated April 5th, 2022
in HR Strategy Question of the Week

Change – it impacts us at work and in our personal lives. Sometimes it happens suddenly and swiftly where no pre-planning can occur. We find ourselves scrambling to process what’s happened, what it means, and how it will affect us. We are forced to pivot and determine what to do differently so “the change” becomes […]

H-1B Termination

Last Updated March 11th, 2022
in HR Compliance Question of the Week

What is an employer's obligation when terminating an H-1B employee?

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