Wednesday May 8, 2024

Keeping up to date on 6 critical HR activities

How can you find the information you need to be sure you’re compliant with changes in relevant laws and regulations? The best way is to identify at least one reliable source of information for each of the six primary “buckets” of HR: Hiring, Discipline, Termination, Recordkeeping and Retention, Administering Policies and Procedures and Legal Updates. […]

Onboarding: First-week tactics that pave the way to success

Easing new hires into the job is important. And the best way to do that is give them real responsibilities —  and expect results — in the first week. Ideally, after a banner first day of introductions, special events and a great lunch, the rest of the week is time to have them roll up […]

Workplace investigations: Handling employee complaints and problems successfully

We live in a litigious world, and nowhere is that truer than in the workplace. Especially since the #MeToo era began, workplace investigations have come under increased scrutiny. Two leading investigators – Alison West and Michael W. Johnson – recently conferred with the folks at XpertHR to talk about how to handle a workplace investigation that’ll […]

Using forms and templates saves small HR shops’ time and sanity

As a one- or two-person shop wearing multiple hats in addition to HR —payroll and workplace safety are probably under your wing as well — protecting your time is constant challenge. That includes not reinventing the wheel when it comes to the hundreds of forms you work with during a year. The good news? There […]

Effective screening tactics when recruiting top talent

As the talent market tightens, the pressure on HR to recruit, hire and retain high-performing employees is more intense than ever. Companies of all sizes are seeking that perfect employee as the demand for talent quickly exceeds the supply. You’ve no doubt heard that the cost of hiring the wrong person is significant – up […]