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Employee Engagement Ideas To Fit Any Budget
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
HR Question: What are some fun and interesting ways to encourage employee engagement with my team that do not take tons of time or money? HR Answer: We spend so much of our time with our co-workers every week, and it is important to keep things exciting and to maintain open communication among the teams. […]
Characteristics of Strong Leadership During COVID-19
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: As a result of COVID-19, many business leaders will be put to the test as their businesses have had to stop, reassess, pivot, and restart parts of or all of their operations in a flash. What are some characteristics of strong leadership during COVID-19? HR Answer: During a crisis, leadership characteristics and values […]
Who Is Responsible to Provide COBRA Coverage to M&A Qualified Beneficiaries?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
(By Diane Cross, Compliance Analyst at HORAN. Reposted from HORAN’s Health Benefits Compliance Blog) HR Question: Business reorganizations, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), directly impact employee benefits administration – and one consideration is COBRA responsibility. What is our COBRA responsibility as a result of our business sale (or purchase)? is a common question we receive from […]
Selecting a Learning Management System (LMS) for Your Organization
Last Updatedin Training & Development
HR Question: My company has been considering adding a Learning Management System (LMS). What do I need to consider to select the best LMS for my organization? HR Answer: Selecting an LMS for your organization can be a big decision and requires a lot of research. There are many issues to consider to adding an […]
Do We Have to Provide Employees Time Off to Vote?
Last Updatedin Communications, HR Compliance
HR Question: We received a request from an employee for time off to vote. My state doesn’t require voting leave, but this employee works in a different state, and we have employees located across the country. What do I need to do here? HR Answer: If an employee of yours works in a state with […]
Electronic Recordkeeping Checklist
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
HR Question: What do I need to consider when moving to an electronic filing system? HR Answer: Electronic communication and recordkeeping is a great way to save space and allow quick access to files. But it takes some effort to get the systems set up properly and to convert paper to e-files. In considering what […]
Performance Review Copies
Last Updatedin HR Compliance, Recordkeeping
HR Question: Am I required to provide my employees with a copy of their performance reviews? HR Answer: We consider it a best practice to give employees a copy of their performance review since it is being discussed with them, it can affect your/management’s decisions regarding their compensation, and it is a signed document. However, […]