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Why Is Workplace Monitoring Necessary?

Question:  I just noticed that there are a number of cameras monitoring me in my workplace.  I’m not sure why I never noticed it before but as I look around, there appears to be a number of “eyes in the sky”.  Is this legal?  It really makes me feel uncomfortable and I can’t believe they […]

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An Internal Review of Human Resources – The HR Audit and Organizational Analysis

The end of the year and beginning of the new year always seem to be a time of personal reflection and the same is true of our organizations! When we hear the word audit, most of us immediately think “finance” or “accounting,” not Human Resources.  However, as HR continues to evolve into the role of […]

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10 Key Areas of HR to Review as You Begin the New Year

As we roll into the New Year, it’s a fabulous time to do a quick audit of your HR function. This will help you start your year off on the right foot with a plan. Too often the day to day grind keeps us from planning and being strategic. This year, let’s change this! Handbook […]

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Preparing For a Potential Active Shooter Incident

Active shooter incidents are an unfortunate reality facing us all. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and can evolve quickly. It is important to provide your employees with the information needed to help prevent and prepare for the unthinkable. How to Prepare – create an Emergency Action Plan: Clearly identify possible evacuation routes – have at least […]

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What’s the difference between “Training” and “Development”?

Question: What’s the vast difference between “Training” and “Development”? Answer: Asked at a recent HR Roundtable in Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan Otto, owner of Training-Modules.com, LLC, provided some insight via a small group discussion. Here are the results of the overall discussion as captured that day by facilitator Steve Browne: Training                                                         Development Short-term focus/Task Oriented                     Long-term focus/Skills […]

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Delegation – But I Don’t Want to Give Up Control!

Question: Help! We are having some major issues with our managers delegating. They are either not delegating at all, therefore stressed, or they are delegating the wrong things to the wrong people. What guidance can I offer them? Answer: Delegation can be a tricky thing.  When done right, it helps a manager to be more […]

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Investigations with Intent

In June 2018, the EEOC’s Select Task Force on Study of Harassment in the Workplace reconvened after two years of work on the topic. According to Victoria A. Lipnic, Acting Chair for the Task Force, the number of charges of harassment have not significantly increased, which at first glance appeared surprising as we are well […]

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