HR Question of The Week

Scroll to view all questions or click a category to view by topic area. Submit questions to info@strategicHRinc.com.

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="850" height="300" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fighting-team.png" class="wp-image-78210 avia-img-lazy-loading-78210 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fighting-team.png 850w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fighting-team-350x124.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fighting-team-768x271.png 768w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fighting-team-200x71.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" />

Solutions for Dysfunctional Teams

Last Updated October 25th, 2017
in Training & Development Question of the Week

A one-time functional team can become dysfunctional for a variety of reasons - we provide suggestions to improve the team dynamics.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="850" height="300" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/release.png" class="wp-image-78216 avia-img-lazy-loading-78216 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/release.png 850w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/release-350x124.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/release-768x271.png 768w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/release-200x71.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" />

The Pros and Cons of Using a “Release” During a Termination Case

Last Updated December 5th, 2016
in HR Compliance Question of the Week

What are the pros and cons of using a "release" during a termination case? Learn more in our Question of the Week.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="850" height="300" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rlift-truck.png" class="wp-image-78219 avia-img-lazy-loading-78219 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rlift-truck.png 850w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rlift-truck-350x124.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rlift-truck-768x271.png 768w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rlift-truck-200x71.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" />

What is a powered industrial truck according to OSHA? Do you need proper training?

Last Updated December 5th, 2016
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

What is the definition of a powered industrial truck according to OSHA and what training is required if we have one at our location?

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="850" height="300" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electronic-files.png" class="wp-image-77670 avia-img-lazy-loading-77670 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electronic-files.png 850w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electronic-files-350x124.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electronic-files-768x271.png 768w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/electronic-files-200x71.png 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" />

Managers Maintaining Personnel Files

Last Updated December 5th, 2016
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

Managers like to maintain their own employee files on their staff. What are the pros and cons of these types of files?

NEWSLETTER DISCLAIMER

The recommendations and opinions provided by Clark Schaefer Strategic HR and its staff are advisory only and are based on general human resource management fundamentals, practices and principles, and are not legal opinions or guaranteed outcomes. This information is provided with the understanding that the user assumes the risk of verifying information used from this site when interpreting it for their own use. We strongly recommend, as part of a team approach to management, that companies consult with their legal counsel to address specific legal concerns related to human resource issues.

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice about their particular situation and relevant jurisdiction. This website contains links to other third-party websites. These links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Strategic HR does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites.