What Is a Safety Audit and How Can Job Hazard Analysis Help?
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How To Handle Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
Do you know what to do if you suspect workplace drug and alcohol abuse? We'll walk you through what to do step by step.
Can I Fire Someone During Their Introductory Period?
Are you putting your organization at risk if you fire someone during their introductory period? Here's how to reduce your risk.
Why Is Harassment Training Important?
Think your organization doesn't need harassment training because you have an anti-harassment policy? Think again.
Do I Need a Heat Safety Plan? How Do I Build One?
With summer temperatures rising, do you have a heat safety plan in place to protect your team members? Are you ready for OSHA Inspections?
Federal Employment Poster Requirements for On-Site and Remote Workers
HR Question: I keep receiving notices that I need to order new posters to meet federal employment poster requirements. Many of my employees aren’t in the office regularly and those that are don’t look at the posters or any of the compliance documents we are required to distribute. What’s the risk if we don’t post these posters or distribute the annual notifications to employees?
How Do We Create An Emergency Preparedness Plan?
Don't get caught without an emergency preparedness plan! We'll explain why organizations need it and how to create a plan.
When Do I Have to Deliver an Employee’s Final Paycheck?
Do you know when an employee's final paycheck is due after they've quit? What if you've let them go? Don't miss these important dates!
Designing a Modern Dress Code for Today’s Workplace
Do you think your organization has a modern dress code? How have you allowed inclusivity and self-expression to play a role?
How Can HR Professionals Reduce Workplace Violence?
Find out how HR professionals can reduce workplace violence in their environments beyond implementing an Employee Assistance Program.
What is Equal Pay Day?
Do you know how long it takes for a woman to earn as much as her male counterpart's annual salary? It changes every year!
How To Organize Employee Records And Remain Compliant
It's critical to follow federal regulations as you organize employee records. Here are 5 key types of employee files & how to maintain them.
How To Set Up The HR Function In Your Company
Learn how to determine if you need HR and the 7 key areas of HR you should consider addressing as you set up your HR function.
Could Sabbaticals Be Your Next Retention Tool?
Sabbaticals are gaining in popularity as companies look for meaningful ways to retain employees. Here's what you should consider.
What is the Value of Job Descriptions?
What's the value of job descriptions? We'll explain what to include in job descriptions and how they can help with your HR HR Compliance.
What are the Essentials of a Good Employee Relations Plan?
What is Employee Relations and how do you develop a good Employee Relations Plan? Here are examples of what to include in your plan.
Why Is It Important To Get An Employee’s Signature?
Learn why an employee signature is critical to protect your business and the employee. We explain signature best practices & what not to do.
How To Determine If A Home Office Injury Is Covered By Workers’ Compensation
Remote workplace injuries can be harder to investigate. Here's how to determine if an injury is covered by workers' compensation.
How Can I Prevent Unethical Behavior On My Team?
As a supervisor, I know it’s my responsibility to prevent unethical behavior on my team. But what does that look like? How do I prevent it?
Bonus Grants: A Creative Way to Retain and Reward Key Employees
If you're struggling to retain employees, bonus grants are a flexible and simple tool to use as part of your retention strategy.
Does My Company Need an AED?
Create an awareness plan tonsure employees know where to find their AED in the case of an emergency as well as receive adequate training.
Compensating Employees for Travel Time
The FLSA and state laws exist to provide definitions of travel time or impose additional requirements for travel time pay.
How to Handle Unemployment Fraud?
HR Question: Our company is getting unemployment notices for people that have never worked here, or in some cases, people who are still employed. How should I handle this unemployment fraud?
How to Handle Political Talk During the Work Day
It's hard to avoid political talk at work these days. We'll share how employers can help employees approach it with civility and respect.
What is a Certificate of Qualification for Employment?
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 […]
