Tag Archives: human resources

What We’re Reading: When is a Mid-Level Manager Personally Liable for Wage Violations?

Wage and hour issues can become serious violations, as an Alabama hotel manager recently learned when he was held personally liable for violations to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here’s a quick summary of the backstory: Manager is the … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – A year after lockdown: 5 ways the world of work has changed for good

It’s doubtful that anyone remains unaffected by the lockdowns that persist a year after the start of the public health emergency. Every sector and group would argue that the effects have been particularly difficult on its own members, but most … Read Full Post

Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, hiring, human resources, lockdowns, mental health, onboarding, remote work, talent acquisition |

Succession Plans: Essential for the Small Business

Companies that involve their human resources department in their strategic plans will usually have a succession plan/strategy in place. This ensures that the business continues to function as seamlessly as possible in the event of a planned or unplanned departure … Read Full Post

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Now is the Time for Longer-Term COVID-19 HR Planning

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and remote working becomes the norm, Human Resources professionals attempt to balance the needs of all employees: both management and their direct reports. As HR departments all over the country navigate their individual needs based … Read Full Post

Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, HR plan, human resources, management |

Employee Relations: Lay the foundation for a good business!

A good work environment is the foundation of a solid and effective employee-relations program. Employee relations focuses on communication as it relates to satisfactory productivity, motivation, morale and the prevention and resolution of problems that arise or affect work situations. … Read Full Post

Tagged employee morale, employee relations, employee-relations environment, health care organizations, home health agencies, human resources, improving company morale, job performance, job responsibilities, leadership, performance evaluations, practice management |

HR Issues for the Small Business: Disciplinary policies (Part 3)

Let’s face it, disciplining employees can be distasteful and this discomfort leads managers to follow the “let’s ignore the problem and see if it goes away” course of action. Not a good idea! Every business should have a standardized written … Read Full Post

Tagged disciplinary action, disciplinary policies, documentation, EEOC, entrepreneurs, home health agencies, hr issues, hr issues in small businesses, hr policies, human resources, medical practice, medical practice issues, orientation, practice management, small practice hr issues |

Form I-9 – Compliance, Audits and Common Mistakes

Every employer in the United States is required to complete an I-9 form for all employees and this must be completed within three business days of hire. The rule has been in effect since 1986 and only employees hired prior … Read Full Post

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Get Familiar with the EEOC Complaint process

In our previous blog, we discussed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, important federal anti-discrimination legislation as it relates to Title VII. As employers, we obviously strive to avoid litigation in any area of employee discrimination; however, we may be … Read Full Post

Tagged antidiscrimination in the workplace, EEOC, eeoc complaint process, hr professionals, human resources, practice management, us equal employment opportunity |

Job Descriptions & Performance Appraisals – Who Needs ‘Em?! (Part 4)

This is Part IV of our four-part series on job descriptions and performance evaluations, two tools that are underestimated in the operation of any department or business. Monday, we discussed that the two are inter-related. We suggested using the essential … Read Full Post

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Job Descriptions & Performance Appraisals – Who Needs ‘Em?! (Part 3)

Last week, we discussed the need for job descriptions for each position in your company. Smart managers quickly realize that the formality of a job description is paramount to the employee’s understanding of where the job fits in the organization’s … Read Full Post

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