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Hiring Tips: How to Prevent a Bad Hire

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HR Question: I know the cost of a bad hiring decision can be very expensive. What can I do to prevent a bad hire and make sure I select the best candidate into my organization?
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How Do I Manage a Disrespectful Employee?

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HR Question: I have a member on my team who consistently exhibits disrespectful behavior toward me. They interrupt me in meetings, gossip about me, and do not follow my directives. How do I effectively manage a disrespectful employee?
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How Can I Support Employee Well-Being Beyond the EAP?

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While many organizations have implemented an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an important way to support their employees' mental health, that is only one component of well-being. There are many ways HR can play a direct role in supporting employees' overall well-being. In this article, we'll discuss what well-being is, how it impacts individuals and organizations, and offer specific examples of how you can support employee well-being in your organization.
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How Do I Handle Missing or Incorrect I-9 Forms?

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HR Question: My company recently began reviewing our I-9s and found that we have some missing or incorrect I-9 Forms. Can we ask the affected employees to fill out another I-9 if it is missing? If so, how do we do it correctly? And if it was incomplete, can we update it on the old form?
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How Can HR Play a Strategic Role in My Organization?

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The days of transactional human resources departments are dwindling as the function must move to play a strategic role within the organization it serves. Involvement in strategic planning conversations leads to transformational change that is felt by all staff to meet companywide goals. In order to make sure these discussions are made with staff front of mind and driven by human capital data, human resources must be part of these conversations and included in the decision-making process.
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How to Create an Effective HR Communication Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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We are getting ready to roll out a new employee handbook and I've been asked to create a Communication Plan. I'm not a marketer, what does such a plan entail?
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What Employers Need To Know About Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)

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On February 21, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4002 into law, amending the state's Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). These changes have significant implications for employers operating within Michigan as they include revisions to accrual rates, carryover rules, and compliance deadlines.
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