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What Does It Mean To Be a Partially Exempt Industry Under OSHA?

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Some industries are exempt from OSHA's recordkeeping requirements - What NAICS codes are included and why it matters.

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Avoid Penalties: Maintain a Legal Hiring Process

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

Be sure hiring process is consistent and legal to avoid challenges to both the employer and the new employee.

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Working Together Effectively After A Harassment Investigation

Last Updated September 5th, 2021
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

Learn how to help an employee and their supervisor being able to work effectively together after a harassment complaint has been filed.

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Hiring Practices in a Candidate Driven Market

Last Updated August 5th, 2021
in Recruitment Question of the Week

Learn about effective strategies to improve your hiring practices in this tight candidate-driven job market.

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Happy and Positive Thinking Is a Choice

Last Updated July 19th, 2021
in Communications Question of the Week

Positive thinking makes a difference. If we put more energy to a positive outlook , the impact on our work environment can’t help but improve.

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How to Handle Unemployment Fraud?

Last Updated June 26th, 2021
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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?

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Why Is Workplace Monitoring Necessary?

Last Updated April 30th, 2021
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

Workplace monitoring is often in place to help you. If you have concerns, just ask your organization why they are monitoring the workplace.

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