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Does My Company Need an AED?

Last Updated November 19th, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Question: AED’s have been mentioned in safety demos and tutorials that I have attended. Does my company need one of these devices? If so, what type of training is needed in order to use it? Answer: The safety and well-being of your employees and anyone who visits your place of employment should be top of […]

Compensating Employees for Travel Time

Last Updated November 15th, 2021
in HR Compliance Question of the Week

Question: We have employees who occasionally have to travel from one of our offices to another during their work day. Are we required to pay them for their travel time? Answer: This is a very common situation, and the quick answer is it depends. Exempt employees generally are not entitled to additional compensation for travel […]

Systemic Racism: How Can I Fight It?

Last Updated November 15th, 2021
in HR Strategy Question of the Week

HR Question: The longstanding systemic racism and racial injustice against Black Americans is causing turmoil in my community – with my friends, with my family, and with my coworkers. What can my organization do to activate solutions to promote progress against systemic racism? How can I be a part of the solution through my workplace […]

How to Tackle the Challenges of Scaling a Business

Last Updated November 15th, 2021
in HR Strategy Question of the Week

The path of an entrepreneur isn’t an easy one, and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. Although the journey can be filled with challenges and obstacles along the way in scaling a business, it can also be filled with fabulous opportunities that create a rewarding career. To share the lessons that she’s learned […]

Do Injury Prevention Programs Really Work?

Last Updated October 22nd, 2021
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Question We’ve experienced an increase in work-related injuries this year. Do injury prevention programs really work? Answer: The answer is a resounding YES! Quality onsite injury prevention programs accomplish over a 50% reduction in musculoskeletal recordable injuries and the associated cost along with a 30% reduction in non-work-related musculoskeletal issues. This is a key point […]

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

Question: According to our company’s NAICS code it says we’re a Partially Exempt Industry. Do we have to complete the OSHA Form 300A each year? Answer: If your North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code classifies you as a Partially Exempt Industry, it is not necessary to complete OSHA injury and illness records (including the OSHA Form 300A). Unless you […]

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Avoid Penalties: Maintain a Legal Hiring Process

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

Question: We are continuously chasing paperwork for employees that a manager may have hired but didn’t include HR in the hiring process. What problems does this present that we can share with the hiring managers? Answer: It is important to make sure HR is included in the hiring process to assure all items are completed […]

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