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Handling Bullying Complaints in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: We have received several complaints from employees and upon investigating they seem to be more bullying than harassment. There doesn’t seem to be any reference to protected status. How do I handle bullying complaints? Answer: Even though bullying may not be legally actionable, it’s no less detrimental to the work environment and morale. The […]
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 […]
Do Injury Prevention Programs Really Work?
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
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 […]
How Do I Pay Employees After a Natural Disaster?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: What is the standard for paying an employee after a natural disaster (i.e. inclement weather)? Answer: When the company closes due to a natural disaster (inclement weather), non-exempt employees (those who are entitled to overtime) need to be paid only for actual hours worked. For non-exempt employees, the company may: 1. Pay the employee for the […]
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 […]
Developing Successful Training Programs
Last Updatedin Training & Development
Question: Why does training sometimes not succeed or produce the expected results? How do I ensure our training programs will be beneficial and successful? Answer: Successful training programs are an essential tool that organizations must have in place to help employees continue to grow and develop. The type of training (in-house, on the job, out […]