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Employee Files
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
Question: I’m a new HR assistant in a company that hasn’t had an HR presence before. The secretary previously handled all of the personnel paperwork and the files are a mess. What’s the first thing I should do? Answer: Keeping employee files “clean” are a very important part of human resources. If you have inherited […]
Do I Have to Allow Employees to “Opt Out” of Pre-Tax Deductions?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
Question: If I have an employer that has a premium only (pre-tax / IRS Section 125a premium deduction plan) – do I have to allow employees the opportunity to “opt out” of the pre-tax deduction? In other words, they want the premium to come out post-tax….do I have to allow that? Answer: Yes, employees must […]
Key Areas of Recordkeeping to Keep Up to Date in the New Year
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
Question: As the new year begins, what specific tasks should I be thinking about to ensure we have our Recordkeeping up to date and accurate for the new year? Answer: Kudos to you for thinking proactively. As you close out last year and dive into the new year, there are a few key areas of […]
What is a Certificate of Qualification for Employment?
Last Updatedin HR Compliance, Recruitment
HR Question: This week a hiring manager was excited about a candidate but learned during an interview that the candidate has had a Felony for theft. The candidate mentioned having an Ohio Certificate of Qualification for Employment that they could provide. Although we are not a bank and the role does not handle money, we […]
Can We Hire Someone on a J-2 Visa?
Last Updatedin HR Compliance
Question: What is a J-2 Visa holder? Can we hire a J-2 Visa holder for a position that is located in the United States? Answer: A J-2 Visa holder is a spouse or dependent of a J-1 Visa holder. A J-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to research scholars, professors, and exchange visitors […]
Skipping Manager Training Is Too Big a Risk for What’s at Stake
Last Updatedin Training & Development
By Cathleen Snyder, SPHR, SHRM-SCP One of the most frequent complaints that we hear about mid-level managers is, “They don’t manage their people.” A team isn’t meeting productivity goals, has high turnover, and/or low engagement. Add to that, that most companies evaluate their managers on productivity goals, but overlook how they achieve those goals. Are […]
How Can HR Impact the Bottom Line?
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
Question: What are some tactics I can use to show the Executive Suite how HR impacts and contributes to the bottom line? Answer: Getting the respect from the C-suite that HR is a value added partner won’t happen overnight; it takes time, patience, and lots of work. There are some key competencies that you need […]